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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Bowraville, accounting for 15.5% (179 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (13.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which increased by 32 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bowraville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bowraville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowraville, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
69
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
69
6.0%
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
87
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
87
7.5%
-2.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
103
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
103
8.9%
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
100
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
100
8.6%
+2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
92
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
92
8.0%
-1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
174
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
174
15.0%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
179
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
179
15.5%
+2.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
154
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
154
13.3%
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
165
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
165
14.3%
+0.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
25
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
25
2.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+4
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-27
-2.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+6
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+32
+2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-10
-1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-8
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+29
+2.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+5
0.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+7
+0.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+6
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bowraville. 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) | 69 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 65 | 5.8% | 4.8% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 87 | 7.5% | 7.2% | 114 | 10.2% | 8.1% | -27 | -2.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 103 | 8.9% | 7.3% | 97 | 8.6% | 7.0% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 100 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 68 | 6.1% | 5.7% | +32 | +2.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 92 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 102 | 9.1% | 7.6% | -10 | -1.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 174 | 15.0% | 14.5% | 182 | 16.2% | 14.4% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 179 | 15.5% | 13.5% | 150 | 13.4% | 15.9% | +29 | +2.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 154 | 13.3% | 18.2% | 149 | 13.3% | 17.4% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 165 | 14.3% | 17.7% | 158 | 14.1% | 15.2% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 25 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 19 | 1.7% | 3.7% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |