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 Cudal, accounting for 16% (94 people). This share was lower than Cabonne (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 90 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cudal - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cudal in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cudal, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
33
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
33
5.6%
+5.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
72
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
72
12.3%
+5.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
48
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
48
8.2%
+8.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
44
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
44
7.5%
+7.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
47
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
47
8.0%
+8.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
94
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
94
16.0%
+6.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
65
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
65
11.1%
+11.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
69
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
69
11.8%
+5.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
89
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
89
15.2%
+8.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
11
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
11
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+33
+5.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+69
+5.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+48
+8.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+44
+7.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+47
+8.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+90
+6.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+65
+11.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+66
+5.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+86
+8.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+11
+1.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cudal. 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) | 33 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +33 | +5.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 72 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 3 | 6.8% | 10.9% | +69 | +5.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 48 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.7% | +48 | +8.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 44 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% | +44 | +7.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 47 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +47 | +8.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 94 | 16.0% | 17.9% | 4 | 9.1% | 18.3% | +90 | +6.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 65 | 11.1% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.7% | +65 | +11.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 69 | 11.8% | 13.2% | 3 | 6.8% | 12.9% | +66 | +5.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 89 | 15.2% | 13.2% | 3 | 6.8% | 10.8% | +86 | +8.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 11 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +11 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +542 | 0.0pp |