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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Gormans Hill, accounting for 17.4% (154 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (10.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Elderly aged (85 and over), which increased by 42 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Gormans Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Gormans Hill 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 Gormans Hill, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
33
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
33
3.7%
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
58
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
58
6.5%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
52
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
52
5.9%
-0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
80
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
80
9.0%
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
93
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
93
10.5%
-0.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
108
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
108
12.2%
+0.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
92
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
92
10.4%
-1.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
107
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
107
12.1%
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
154
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
154
17.4%
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
129
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
129
14.5%
+3.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-6
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+7
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+1
-0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+14
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+4
-0.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+18
+0.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
0
-1.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+18
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+36
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+42
+3.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Gormans Hill. 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) | 33 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 39 | 5.0% | 6.2% | -6 | -1.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 58 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 51 | 6.5% | 9.5% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 52 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 51 | 6.5% | 8.2% | +1 | -0.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 80 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 66 | 8.4% | 10.6% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 93 | 10.5% | 13.0% | 89 | 11.3% | 12.5% | +4 | -0.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 108 | 12.2% | 17.9% | 90 | 11.5% | 18.3% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 92 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 92 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0 | -1.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 107 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 89 | 11.3% | 11.1% | +18 | +0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 154 | 17.4% | 10.6% | 118 | 15.0% | 8.9% | +36 | +2.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 129 | 14.5% | 2.4% | 87 | 11.1% | 2.2% | +42 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 887 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +102 | 0.0pp |