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 Menindee (part), accounting for 18.2% (98 people). This share was higher than Central Darling (A) (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 22 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Menindee (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Menindee (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Menindee (part), with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
18
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
18
3.4%
-3.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
31
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
31
5.8%
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
41
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
41
7.6%
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
33
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
33
6.1%
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
46
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
46
8.6%
-3.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
91
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
91
16.9%
+2.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
73
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
73
13.6%
-3.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
98
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
98
18.2%
+3.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
79
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
79
14.7%
+4.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
10
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
1.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-21
-3.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-12
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-8
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-5
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-19
-3.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+12
+2.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-21
-3.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+15
+3.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+22
+4.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Menindee (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 18 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 39 | 7.1% | 7.4% | -21 | -3.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 31 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 43 | 7.8% | 7.9% | -12 | -2.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 41 | 7.6% | 5.9% | 49 | 8.9% | 6.9% | -8 | -1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 33 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 38 | 6.9% | 9.1% | -5 | -0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 46 | 8.6% | 12.9% | 65 | 11.8% | 14.6% | -19 | -3.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 91 | 16.9% | 17.4% | 79 | 14.3% | 17.5% | +12 | +2.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 73 | 13.6% | 13.7% | 94 | 17.1% | 14.2% | -21 | -3.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 98 | 18.2% | 14.4% | 83 | 15.1% | 13.1% | +15 | +3.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 79 | 14.7% | 13.0% | 57 | 10.3% | 8.4% | +22 | +4.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 10 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 9 | 1.6% | 1.0% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 551 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |