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 Coolamon (A), accounting for 15.7% (687 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 90 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Coolamon (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Coolamon (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolamon (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
243
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
243
5.5%
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
431
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
431
9.8%
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
382
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
382
8.7%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
280
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
280
6.4%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
447
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
447
10.2%
+1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
687
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
687
15.7%
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
574
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
574
13.1%
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
594
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
594
13.5%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
601
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
601
13.7%
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
135
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
135
3.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-4
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-4
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+4
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
0
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+90
+1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-56
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-6
-0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+35
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-14
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+20
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Coolamon (A). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 243 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 247 | 5.7% | 5.8% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 431 | 9.8% | 8.6% | 435 | 10.1% | 8.9% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 382 | 8.7% | 7.4% | 378 | 8.8% | 7.3% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 280 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 280 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 447 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 357 | 8.3% | 11.0% | +90 | +1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 687 | 15.7% | 17.5% | 743 | 17.2% | 18.0% | -56 | -1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 574 | 13.1% | 12.8% | 580 | 13.4% | 13.8% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 594 | 13.5% | 13.3% | 559 | 13.0% | 13.1% | +35 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 601 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 615 | 14.3% | 11.4% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 135 | 3.1% | 2.8% | 115 | 2.7% | 2.7% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 4,385 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |