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 South Bathurst, accounting for 17.2% (272 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 46 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
South Bathurst - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for South Bathurst 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 South Bathurst, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
92
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
92
5.8%
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
135
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
135
8.5%
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
121
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
121
7.6%
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
157
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
157
9.9%
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
233
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
233
14.7%
+2.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
272
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
272
17.2%
+1.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
176
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
176
11.1%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
178
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
178
11.2%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
212
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
212
13.4%
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
22
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
22
1.4%
-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)
-18
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-1
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+31
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-9
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+46
+2.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+20
+1.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-9
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+9
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+10
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-38
-2.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for South Bathurst. 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) | 92 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 110 | 6.9% | 6.2% | -18 | -1.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 135 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 136 | 8.6% | 9.5% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 121 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 90 | 5.7% | 8.2% | +31 | +1.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 157 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 166 | 10.5% | 10.6% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 233 | 14.7% | 13.0% | 187 | 11.8% | 12.5% | +46 | +2.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 272 | 17.2% | 17.9% | 252 | 15.9% | 18.3% | +20 | +1.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 176 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 185 | 11.7% | 12.6% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 178 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 169 | 10.7% | 11.1% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 212 | 13.4% | 10.6% | 202 | 12.8% | 8.9% | +10 | +0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 22 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 60 | 3.8% | 2.2% | -38 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 1,583 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,583 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |