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 Tuncurry, accounting for 27.3% (1,743 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 159 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Tuncurry - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Tuncurry 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 Tuncurry, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
176
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
176
2.8%
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
296
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
296
4.6%
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
286
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
286
4.5%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
335
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
335
5.3%
+0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
430
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
430
6.7%
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
704
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
704
11.0%
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
709
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
709
11.1%
-1.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,208
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,208
18.9%
-0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,743
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,743
27.3%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
502
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
502
7.9%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-53
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+33
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+11
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+65
+0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+25
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+17
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-94
-1.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-6
-0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+159
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+59
+0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Tuncurry. 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) | 176 | 2.8% | 4.1% | 229 | 3.7% | 4.6% | -53 | -0.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 296 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 263 | 4.3% | 7.6% | +33 | +0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 286 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 275 | 4.4% | 6.8% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 335 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 270 | 4.4% | 5.6% | +65 | +0.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 430 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 405 | 6.5% | 7.4% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 704 | 11.0% | 14.0% | 687 | 11.1% | 15.0% | +17 | -0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 709 | 11.1% | 13.2% | 803 | 13.0% | 14.5% | -94 | -1.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,208 | 18.9% | 17.9% | 1,214 | 19.6% | 17.7% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,743 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 1,584 | 25.6% | 17.0% | +159 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 502 | 7.9% | 4.0% | 443 | 7.2% | 3.8% | +59 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 6,376 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +190 | 0.0pp |