Population
Service age groups
About this topic
Service age groups divide the population into broad life-stage bands such as children, young adults, working-age adults, and older people. The groupings are designed to reflect typical demand for age-based services and facilities rather than exact five-year cohorts.
This view is useful for planning childcare, schools, recreation, aged services, and other community infrastructure. It works best alongside five year age groups, household type, and dwelling data, which add more detail about who is living in an area and how needs may change over time.
Interpretation notes
- This is a derived grouping rather than a direct Census question, so the age bands are planning-oriented summaries built from standard age data.
- Percentages relate to the total population; use five year age groups when exact cohort detail matters.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Eglinton (NSW), accounting for 20.4% (613 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 159 people and 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Eglinton (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Eglinton (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eglinton (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
244
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
244
8.1%
+0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
357
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
357
11.9%
+1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
284
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
284
9.4%
-0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
187
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
187
6.2%
-0.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
464
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
464
15.4%
+1.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
613
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
613
20.4%
+0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
334
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
334
11.1%
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
291
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
291
9.7%
-1.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
229
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
229
7.6%
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
30
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
30
1.0%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+74
+0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+111
+1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+65
-0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+31
-0.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+154
+1.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+159
+0.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+66
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+35
-1.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+98
+1.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Eglinton (NSW). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 244 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 170 | 7.5% | 6.2% | +74 | +0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 357 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 246 | 10.9% | 9.5% | +111 | +1.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 284 | 9.4% | 8.3% | 219 | 9.7% | 8.2% | +65 | -0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 187 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 156 | 6.9% | 10.6% | +31 | -0.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 464 | 15.4% | 13.0% | 310 | 13.7% | 12.5% | +154 | +1.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 613 | 20.4% | 17.9% | 454 | 20.1% | 18.3% | +159 | +0.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 334 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 268 | 11.9% | 12.6% | +66 | -0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 291 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 256 | 11.3% | 11.1% | +35 | -1.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 229 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 131 | 5.8% | 8.9% | +98 | +1.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 30 | 1.0% | 2.4% | 28 | 1.2% | 2.2% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,012 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +756 | 0.0pp |