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 Cuballing (S), accounting for 17.7% (160 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 34 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cuballing (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cuballing (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cuballing (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
31
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
31
3.4%
-1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
66
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
66
7.3%
-3.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
65
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
65
7.2%
+2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
57
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
57
6.3%
+2.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
81
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
81
9.0%
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
139
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
139
15.4%
-2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
143
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
143
15.9%
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
160
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
160
17.7%
-0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
134
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
134
14.9%
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
19
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
19
2.1%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-9
-1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-23
-3.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+24
+2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+27
+2.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-19
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-11
-2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-6
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+5
-0.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+34
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cuballing (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 31 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 40 | 4.6% | 6.6% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 66 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 89 | 10.3% | 9.8% | -23 | -3.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 65 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 41 | 4.8% | 7.4% | +24 | +2.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 57 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 30 | 3.5% | 7.0% | +27 | +2.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 81 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 100 | 11.6% | 13.6% | -19 | -2.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 139 | 15.4% | 19.9% | 150 | 17.4% | 20.8% | -11 | -2.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 143 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 149 | 17.3% | 14.1% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 160 | 17.7% | 12.4% | 155 | 18.0% | 11.3% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 134 | 14.9% | 10.1% | 100 | 11.6% | 7.8% | +34 | +3.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 19 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 14 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 902 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |