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 Bogan (A), accounting for 16.1% (397 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 77 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bogan (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bogan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bogan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
155
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
155
6.3%
-1.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
231
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
231
9.4%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
183
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
183
7.4%
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
189
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
189
7.7%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
323
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
323
13.1%
+1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
397
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
397
16.1%
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
361
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
361
14.6%
+0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
229
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
229
9.3%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
327
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
327
13.3%
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
69
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
69
2.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-61
-1.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-23
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+1
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-29
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+6
+1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-77
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-10
+0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-33
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+3
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+9
+0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bogan (A). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 155 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 216 | 8.0% | 5.8% | -61 | -1.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 231 | 9.4% | 8.6% | 254 | 9.4% | 8.9% | -23 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 183 | 7.4% | 7.4% | 182 | 6.8% | 7.3% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 189 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 218 | 8.1% | 7.9% | -29 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 323 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 317 | 11.8% | 11.0% | +6 | +1.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 397 | 16.1% | 17.5% | 474 | 17.6% | 18.0% | -77 | -1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 361 | 14.6% | 12.8% | 371 | 13.8% | 13.8% | -10 | +0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 229 | 9.3% | 13.3% | 262 | 9.7% | 13.1% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 327 | 13.3% | 13.0% | 324 | 12.0% | 11.4% | +3 | +1.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 69 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 60 | 2.2% | 2.7% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,467 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,692 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -225 | 0.0pp |