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, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Nebo, accounting for 20.8% (178 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 178 people and 20.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Nebo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Nebo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nebo, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
54
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
54
6.3%
+6.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
83
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
83
9.7%
+9.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
37
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
37
4.3%
+4.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
45
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
45
5.3%
+5.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
149
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
149
17.4%
+17.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
178
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
178
20.8%
+20.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
155
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
155
18.1%
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
82
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
82
9.6%
-4.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
46
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
46
5.4%
+5.4pp
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)
+54
+6.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+83
+9.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+37
+4.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+45
+5.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+149
+17.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+178
+20.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+151
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+79
-4.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+46
+5.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Nebo. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 54 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +54 | +6.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 83 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.1% | +83 | +9.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 37 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% | +37 | +4.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 45 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% | +45 | +5.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 149 | 17.4% | 18.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.1% | +149 | +17.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 178 | 20.8% | 23.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 23.2% | +178 | +20.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 155 | 18.1% | 13.2% | 4 | 19.0% | 12.2% | +151 | -0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 82 | 9.6% | 7.4% | 3 | 14.3% | 6.3% | +79 | -4.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 46 | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +46 | +5.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 857 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +836 | 0.0pp |