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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Cue (S), accounting for 20.9% (45 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (10.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 23 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cue (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cue (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 Cue (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
0
0.0%
-6.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
0
0.0%
-8.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
17
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
17
7.9%
+3.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
27
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
27
12.6%
+2.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
24
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
11.2%
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
41
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
41
19.1%
+2.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
41
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
41
19.1%
-6.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
45
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
45
20.9%
+9.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-12
-6.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-17
-8.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
0
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+8
+3.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+8
+2.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+2
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+9
+2.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-9
-6.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+23
+9.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cue (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) | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% | 12 | 6.2% | 6.6% | -12 | -6.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | 17 | 8.8% | 9.8% | -17 | -8.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 17 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 9 | 4.6% | 7.0% | +8 | +3.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 27 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 19 | 9.8% | 13.6% | +8 | +2.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 24 | 11.2% | 19.9% | 22 | 11.3% | 20.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 41 | 19.1% | 13.7% | 32 | 16.5% | 14.1% | +9 | +2.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 41 | 19.1% | 12.4% | 50 | 25.8% | 11.3% | -9 | -6.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 45 | 20.9% | 10.1% | 22 | 11.3% | 7.8% | +23 | +9.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |