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 Kelso (NSW), accounting for 18.4% (1,852 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 1,852 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kelso (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kelso (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 Kelso (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
684
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
684
6.8%
+6.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
1,078
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
1,078
10.7%
+10.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
938
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
938
9.3%
+9.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
840
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
840
8.4%
+8.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,320
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
1,320
13.1%
+13.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,852
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
1,852
18.4%
+18.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,116
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
1,116
11.1%
+11.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,004
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
1,004
10.0%
+10.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
973
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-50.3pp
973
9.7%
-50.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
236
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
236
2.4%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+684
+6.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+1,078
+10.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+938
+9.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+840
+8.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+1,320
+13.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+1,852
+18.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+1,116
+11.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+1,004
+10.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+970
-50.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+236
+2.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kelso (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) | 684 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +684 | +6.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 1,078 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +1,078 | +10.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 938 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +938 | +9.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 840 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +840 | +8.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,320 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.5% | +1,320 | +13.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,852 | 18.4% | 17.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.3% | +1,852 | +18.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,116 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.6% | +1,116 | +11.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,004 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.1% | +1,004 | +10.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 973 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 3 | 60.0% | 8.9% | +970 | -50.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 236 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | +236 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 10,039 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,034 | 0.0pp |