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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Coonamble (A), accounting for 15.6% (583 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 83 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Coonamble (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Coonamble (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coonamble (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
301
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
301
8.1%
+1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
356
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
356
9.5%
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
280
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
280
7.5%
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
264
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
264
7.1%
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
469
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
469
12.6%
+1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
583
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
583
15.6%
-1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
514
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
514
13.8%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
460
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
460
12.3%
-1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
422
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
422
11.3%
+0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
78
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
78
2.1%
-0.7pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+41
+1.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-12
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+1
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-35
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+29
+1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-83
-1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-49
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-65
-1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-2
+0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-32
-0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Coonamble (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) | 301 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 260 | 6.6% | 5.8% | +41 | +1.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 356 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 368 | 9.4% | 8.9% | -12 | +0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 280 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 279 | 7.1% | 7.3% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 264 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 299 | 7.6% | 7.9% | -35 | -0.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 469 | 12.6% | 11.6% | 440 | 11.2% | 11.0% | +29 | +1.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 583 | 15.6% | 17.5% | 666 | 17.0% | 18.0% | -83 | -1.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 514 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 563 | 14.4% | 13.8% | -49 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 460 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 525 | 13.4% | 13.1% | -65 | -1.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 422 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 424 | 10.8% | 11.4% | -2 | +0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 78 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 110 | 2.8% | 2.7% | -32 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 3,732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -186 | 0.0pp |