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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Bolwarra (NSW), accounting for 17.9% (242 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (19.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which decreased by 155 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bolwarra (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bolwarra (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bolwarra (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
82
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
82
6.1%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
139
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
139
10.3%
+1.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
143
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
143
10.6%
+2.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
72
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
72
5.3%
-2.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
139
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
139
10.3%
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
242
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
242
17.9%
+0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
172
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
172
12.7%
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
215
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
215
15.9%
+4.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
148
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
148
11.0%
-3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
9
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
9
0.7%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-55
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-44
+1.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-34
+2.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-100
-2.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-68
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-118
+0.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-117
-0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-20
+4.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-155
-3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-50
-2.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bolwarra (NSW). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 82 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 137 | 6.5% | 7.5% | -55 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 139 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 183 | 8.6% | 10.4% | -44 | +1.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 143 | 10.6% | 8.1% | 177 | 8.4% | 8.0% | -34 | +2.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 72 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 172 | 8.1% | 8.6% | -100 | -2.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 139 | 10.3% | 14.3% | 207 | 9.8% | 13.7% | -68 | +0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 242 | 17.9% | 19.5% | 360 | 17.0% | 19.8% | -118 | +0.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 172 | 12.7% | 11.6% | 289 | 13.6% | 12.3% | -117 | -0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 215 | 15.9% | 10.2% | 235 | 11.1% | 10.3% | -20 | +4.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 148 | 11.0% | 9.1% | 303 | 14.3% | 7.8% | -155 | -3.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 9 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 59 | 2.8% | 1.7% | -50 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 1,350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -769 | 0.0pp |