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 Cargo, accounting for 18% (101 people). This share was similar to Cabonne (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 27 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cargo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cargo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cargo, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
38
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
38
6.8%
-2.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
82
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
82
14.6%
+3.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
55
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
55
9.8%
+2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
33
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
33
5.9%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
64
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
64
11.4%
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
101
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
101
18.0%
-3.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
89
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
89
15.8%
+4.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
50
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
50
8.9%
-1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
33
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
33
5.9%
-1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
12
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
12
2.1%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-19
-2.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+16
+3.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+11
+2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-9
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+3
+1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-27
-3.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+24
+4.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-11
-1.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-12
-1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cargo. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 38 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 57 | 9.6% | 6.2% | -19 | -2.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 82 | 14.6% | 10.2% | 66 | 11.1% | 10.9% | +16 | +3.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 55 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 44 | 7.4% | 8.7% | +11 | +2.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 33 | 5.9% | 6.6% | 42 | 7.0% | 6.1% | -9 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 64 | 11.4% | 8.3% | 61 | 10.2% | 9.0% | +3 | +1.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 101 | 18.0% | 17.9% | 128 | 21.5% | 18.3% | -27 | -3.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 89 | 15.8% | 13.8% | 65 | 10.9% | 14.7% | +24 | +4.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 50 | 8.9% | 13.2% | 61 | 10.2% | 12.9% | -11 | -1.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 33 | 5.9% | 13.2% | 45 | 7.6% | 10.8% | -12 | -1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 12 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 7 | 1.2% | 2.3% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 562 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 596 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |