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 Molong, accounting for 17.9% (465 people). This share was similar to Cabonne (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 79 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Molong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Molong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Molong, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
138
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
138
5.3%
-1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
280
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
280
10.8%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
227
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
227
8.7%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
193
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
193
7.4%
+0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
235
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
235
9.1%
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
465
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
465
17.9%
+1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
324
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
324
12.5%
-0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
320
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
320
12.3%
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
371
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
371
14.3%
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
89
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
89
3.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-41
-1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+8
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
0
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+10
+0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
0
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+32
+1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-9
-0.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+7
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+79
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Molong. 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) | 138 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 179 | 6.9% | 6.2% | -41 | -1.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 280 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 272 | 10.6% | 10.9% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 227 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 227 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 193 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 183 | 7.1% | 6.1% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 235 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 235 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 465 | 17.9% | 17.9% | 433 | 16.8% | 18.3% | +32 | +1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 324 | 12.5% | 13.8% | 333 | 12.9% | 14.7% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 320 | 12.3% | 13.2% | 313 | 12.1% | 12.9% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 371 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 292 | 11.3% | 10.8% | +79 | +3.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 89 | 3.4% | 2.4% | 82 | 3.2% | 2.3% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,577 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |