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 Argents Hill, accounting for 18.4% (38 people). This share was similar to Nambucca (A) (18.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 38 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Argents Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Argents Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Argents Hill, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
9
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
9
4.3%
+4.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
11
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
11
5.3%
+5.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
18
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
18
8.7%
+8.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
18
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
18
8.7%
+8.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
10
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
10
4.8%
+4.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
22
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
22
10.6%
+10.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
34
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
34
16.4%
+16.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
38
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
38
18.4%
+18.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
33
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
33
15.9%
+15.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+9
+4.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+11
+5.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+18
+8.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+18
+8.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+10
+4.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+22
+10.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+34
+16.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+38
+18.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+33
+15.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Argents Hill. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 9 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | +9 | +4.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 11 | 5.3% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +11 | +5.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 18 | 8.7% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +18 | +8.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 18 | 8.7% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +18 | +8.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 10 | 4.8% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +10 | +4.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 22 | 10.6% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.4% | +22 | +10.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 34 | 16.4% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.9% | +34 | +16.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 38 | 18.4% | 18.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.4% | +38 | +18.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 33 | 15.9% | 17.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.2% | +33 | +15.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +194 | 0.0pp |