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 Charleville, accounting for 15.5% (463 people). This share was lower than Murweh (S) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 117 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Charleville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Charleville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murweh (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Charleville, with comparison markers for Murweh (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
157
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
157
5.2%
-2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
257
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
257
8.6%
-1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
199
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
199
6.7%
-1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
217
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
217
7.3%
-2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
440
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
440
14.7%
+1.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
463
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
463
15.5%
-1.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
420
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
420
14.0%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
458
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
458
15.3%
+4.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
264
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
264
8.8%
+0.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
88
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
88
2.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-103
-2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-66
-1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-61
-1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-97
-2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+3
+1.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-117
-1.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-66
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+98
+4.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-7
+0.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+6
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Charleville. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murweh (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murweh (S)% | Count | % | Murweh (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 157 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 260 | 7.8% | 7.5% | -103 | -2.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 257 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 323 | 9.7% | 9.8% | -66 | -1.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 199 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 260 | 7.8% | 6.9% | -61 | -1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 217 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 314 | 9.4% | 8.0% | -97 | -2.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 440 | 14.7% | 13.4% | 437 | 13.1% | 12.4% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 463 | 15.5% | 16.2% | 580 | 17.4% | 17.5% | -117 | -1.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 420 | 14.0% | 15.0% | 486 | 14.6% | 15.0% | -66 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 458 | 15.3% | 15.0% | 360 | 10.8% | 11.7% | +98 | +4.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 264 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 271 | 8.1% | 8.6% | -7 | +0.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 88 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 82 | 2.5% | 2.4% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,335 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -343 | 0.0pp |