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 Kimba, accounting for 17.6% (107 people). This share was higher than Kimba (DC) (13%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which decreased by 20 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kimba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kimba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kimba (DC) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kimba, with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
30
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
30
4.9%
-1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
42
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
42
6.9%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
33
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
33
5.4%
-1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
33
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
33
5.4%
+0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
76
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
76
12.5%
-0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
96
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
96
15.8%
+2.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
67
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
67
11.0%
-2.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
96
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
96
15.8%
+2.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
107
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
107
17.6%
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
36
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
36
5.9%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-11
-1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-9
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-8
-1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+1
+0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-4
-0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+15
+2.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-20
-2.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+12
+2.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-7
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+1.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kimba. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kimba (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 30 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 41 | 6.5% | 8.7% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 42 | 6.9% | 13.2% | 51 | 8.1% | 11.3% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 33 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 41 | 6.5% | 4.9% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 33 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 32 | 5.1% | 5.4% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 76 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 80 | 12.7% | 14.4% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 96 | 15.8% | 18.1% | 81 | 12.9% | 15.1% | +15 | +2.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 67 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 87 | 13.8% | 14.6% | -20 | -2.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 96 | 15.8% | 13.1% | 84 | 13.4% | 9.4% | +12 | +2.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 107 | 17.6% | 13.0% | 114 | 18.1% | 10.7% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 36 | 5.9% | 3.8% | 29 | 4.6% | 2.9% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 608 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 629 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |