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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Tooraweenah, accounting for 18.2% (46 people). This share was higher than Gilgandra (A) (14.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 589 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Tooraweenah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Tooraweenah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gilgandra (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tooraweenah, with comparison markers for Gilgandra (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
20
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
20
7.9%
+2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
19
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
19
7.5%
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
16
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
16
6.3%
-1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
5
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
5
2.0%
-7.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
32
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
32
12.6%
+1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
32
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
32
12.6%
-7.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
46
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
46
18.2%
+4.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
39
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
39
15.4%
+4.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
25
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
25
9.9%
-1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
4
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
4
1.6%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-145
+2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-243
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-213
-1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-275
-7.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-304
+1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-589
-7.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-376
+4.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-291
+4.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-319
-1.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-112
-2.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Tooraweenah. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gilgandra (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gilgandra (A)% | Count | % | Gilgandra (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 20 | 7.9% | 6.1% | 165 | 5.3% | 5.8% | -145 | +2.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 19 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 262 | 8.4% | 9.7% | -243 | -0.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 16 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 229 | 7.3% | 7.3% | -213 | -1.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 5 | 2.0% | 5.5% | 280 | 9.0% | 6.7% | -275 | -7.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 32 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 336 | 10.7% | 10.0% | -304 | +1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 32 | 12.6% | 15.8% | 621 | 19.9% | 16.1% | -589 | -7.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 46 | 18.2% | 14.2% | 422 | 13.5% | 14.4% | -376 | +4.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 39 | 15.4% | 14.7% | 330 | 10.6% | 13.8% | -291 | +4.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 25 | 9.9% | 14.0% | 344 | 11.0% | 13.7% | -319 | -1.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 116 | 3.7% | 3.1% | -112 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,874 | 0.0pp |