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, Young workforce (25 to 34) was the most common category among residents in Newtown (NSW) (part), accounting for 28.7% (4,223 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (19.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 391 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Newtown (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Newtown (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newtown (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
510
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
510
3.5%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
620
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
620
4.2%
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
515
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
515
3.5%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
1,691
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,691
11.5%
-1.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
4,223
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
4,223
28.7%
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
3,571
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
3,571
24.3%
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,737
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,737
11.8%
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,072
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,072
7.3%
+1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
635
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
635
4.3%
+0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
103
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
103
0.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-101
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+8
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+97
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-306
-1.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-391
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-187
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+191
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+176
+1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+124
+0.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+11
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Newtown (NSW) (part). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Inner West (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 510 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 611 | 4.1% | 5.9% | -101 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 620 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 612 | 4.1% | 7.1% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 515 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 418 | 2.8% | 4.6% | +97 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 1,691 | 11.5% | 7.8% | 1,997 | 13.2% | 8.5% | -306 | -1.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 4,223 | 28.7% | 19.3% | 4,614 | 30.6% | 20.3% | -391 | -1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 3,571 | 24.3% | 24.2% | 3,758 | 24.9% | 24.8% | -187 | -0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,737 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 1,546 | 10.3% | 12.0% | +191 | +1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,072 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 896 | 5.9% | 8.6% | +176 | +1.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 635 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 511 | 3.4% | 6.6% | +124 | +0.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 103 | 0.7% | 2.0% | 92 | 0.6% | 1.7% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 14,690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,074 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -384 | 0.0pp |