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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Moorland (NSW), accounting for 16.9% (87 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which decreased by 29 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Moorland (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Moorland (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorland (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
26
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
26
5.0%
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
44
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
44
8.5%
+1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
48
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
48
9.3%
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
34
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
34
6.6%
+1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
50
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
50
9.7%
+2.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
68
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
68
13.2%
-4.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
70
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
70
13.6%
-2.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
87
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
87
16.9%
-6.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
64
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
64
12.4%
+0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
12
2.3%
+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)
0
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+7
+1.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+7
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+8
+1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+14
+2.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-19
-4.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-8
-2.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-29
-6.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+5
+0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+1.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Moorland (NSW). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 26 | 5.0% | 4.1% | 26 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 44 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 37 | 7.5% | 7.6% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 48 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 41 | 8.3% | 6.8% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 34 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 26 | 5.3% | 5.6% | +8 | +1.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 50 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 36 | 7.3% | 7.4% | +14 | +2.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 68 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 87 | 17.6% | 15.0% | -19 | -4.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 70 | 13.6% | 13.2% | 78 | 15.8% | 14.5% | -8 | -2.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 87 | 16.9% | 17.9% | 116 | 23.4% | 17.7% | -29 | -6.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 64 | 12.4% | 20.1% | 59 | 11.9% | 17.0% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 12 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5 | 1.0% | 3.8% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |