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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Narrandera (A), accounting for 16.6% (944 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which decreased by 127 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Narrandera (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Narrandera (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
326
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
326
5.7%
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
575
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
575
10.1%
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
465
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
465
8.2%
+1.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
355
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
355
6.2%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
558
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
558
9.8%
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
944
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
944
16.6%
-0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
721
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
721
12.7%
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
778
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
778
13.7%
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
791
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
791
13.9%
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
201
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
201
3.5%
0.0pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-60
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-35
-0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+90
+1.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-73
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+11
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-39
-0.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-127
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-12
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+105
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Narrandera (A). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 326 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 386 | 6.6% | 5.8% | -60 | -0.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 575 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 610 | 10.4% | 8.9% | -35 | -0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 465 | 8.2% | 7.4% | 375 | 6.4% | 7.3% | +90 | +1.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 355 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 428 | 7.3% | 7.9% | -73 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 558 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 547 | 9.3% | 11.0% | +11 | +0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 944 | 16.6% | 17.5% | 983 | 16.8% | 18.0% | -39 | -0.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 721 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 848 | 14.5% | 13.8% | -127 | -1.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 778 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 790 | 13.5% | 13.1% | -12 | +0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 791 | 13.9% | 13.0% | 686 | 11.7% | 11.4% | +105 | +2.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 201 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 204 | 3.5% | 2.7% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,853 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -155 | 0.0pp |