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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Eugowra (part), accounting for 16% (138 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4), which increased by 35 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Eugowra (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Eugowra (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eugowra (part), with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
58
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
58
6.7%
+3.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
65
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
65
7.5%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
60
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
60
7.0%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
52
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
52
6.0%
+1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
86
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
86
10.0%
+1.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
116
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
116
13.5%
-3.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
124
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
124
14.4%
+0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
138
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
138
16.0%
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
127
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
127
14.7%
-1.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
34
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
34
3.9%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+35
+3.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+5
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+14
+1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+21
+1.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-17
-3.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+17
+0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+15
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
0
-1.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+15
+1.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Eugowra (part). 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) | 58 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 23 | 3.0% | 6.2% | +35 | +3.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 65 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 68 | 8.7% | 10.9% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 60 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 55 | 7.1% | 8.7% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 52 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 38 | 4.9% | 6.1% | +14 | +1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 86 | 10.0% | 8.3% | 65 | 8.3% | 9.0% | +21 | +1.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 116 | 13.5% | 17.9% | 133 | 17.1% | 18.3% | -17 | -3.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 124 | 14.4% | 13.8% | 107 | 13.7% | 14.7% | +17 | +0.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 138 | 16.0% | 13.2% | 123 | 15.8% | 12.9% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 127 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 127 | 16.3% | 10.8% | 0 | -1.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 34 | 3.9% | 2.4% | 19 | 2.4% | 2.3% | +15 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 779 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |