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 Kintore, accounting for 22.1% (93 people). This share was lower than MacDonnell (R) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 21 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kintore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kintore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kintore, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
32
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
32
7.6%
+1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
50
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
50
11.9%
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
43
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
43
10.2%
+0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
61
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
61
14.5%
+3.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
75
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
75
17.9%
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
93
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
93
22.1%
+4.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
37
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
37
8.8%
-3.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
29
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
29
6.9%
+2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
5
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
5
1.2%
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
4
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
4
1.0%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+6
+1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-7
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+5
+0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+16
+3.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
0
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+21
+4.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-14
-3.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+10
+2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-2
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
+1.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kintore. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 32 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 26 | 6.3% | 6.9% | +6 | +1.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 50 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 57 | 13.9% | 9.9% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 43 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 38 | 9.3% | 8.3% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 61 | 14.5% | 12.4% | 45 | 11.0% | 17.3% | +16 | +3.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 75 | 17.9% | 19.2% | 75 | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 93 | 22.1% | 22.7% | 72 | 17.6% | 20.7% | +21 | +4.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 37 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 51 | 12.4% | 10.1% | -14 | -3.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 29 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 19 | 4.6% | 5.4% | +10 | +2.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 5 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7 | 1.7% | 2.3% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 4 | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 420 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 410 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |