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 Junee (A), accounting for 19.9% (1,275 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 178 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Junee (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Junee (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Junee (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
327
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
327
5.1%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
498
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
498
7.8%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
419
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
419
6.5%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
494
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
494
7.7%
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
888
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
888
13.8%
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,275
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,275
19.9%
-0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
802
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
802
12.5%
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
844
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
844
13.2%
+1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
731
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
731
11.4%
+2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
128
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
128
2.0%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-17
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-69
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+3
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-29
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+21
0.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+11
-0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-70
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+84
+1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+178
+2.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+16
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Junee (A). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 327 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 344 | 5.5% | 5.8% | -17 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 498 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 567 | 9.0% | 8.9% | -69 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 419 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 416 | 6.6% | 7.3% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 494 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 523 | 8.3% | 7.9% | -29 | -0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 888 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 867 | 13.8% | 11.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,275 | 19.9% | 17.5% | 1,264 | 20.1% | 18.0% | +11 | -0.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 802 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 872 | 13.9% | 13.8% | -70 | -1.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 844 | 13.2% | 13.3% | 760 | 12.1% | 13.1% | +84 | +1.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 731 | 11.4% | 13.0% | 553 | 8.8% | 11.4% | +178 | +2.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 128 | 2.0% | 2.8% | 112 | 1.8% | 2.7% | +16 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +120 | 0.0pp |