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 Narromine (A), accounting for 16.3% (1,038 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 110 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Narromine (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Narromine (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narromine (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
407
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
407
6.4%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
651
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
651
10.2%
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
527
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
527
8.3%
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
442
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
442
6.9%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
710
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
710
11.2%
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,038
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,038
16.3%
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
764
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
764
12.0%
-1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
800
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
800
12.6%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
833
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
833
13.1%
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
169
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
169
2.7%
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)
-47
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
+0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+20
+0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-10
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+54
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-22
-0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-110
-1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-39
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+51
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-6
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Narromine (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) | 407 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 454 | 7.0% | 5.8% | -47 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 651 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 654 | 10.1% | 8.9% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 527 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 507 | 7.9% | 7.3% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 442 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 452 | 7.0% | 7.9% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 710 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 656 | 10.2% | 11.0% | +54 | +1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,038 | 16.3% | 17.5% | 1,060 | 16.4% | 18.0% | -22 | -0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 764 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 874 | 13.6% | 13.8% | -110 | -1.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 800 | 12.6% | 13.3% | 839 | 13.0% | 13.1% | -39 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 833 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 782 | 12.1% | 11.4% | +51 | +1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 169 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 175 | 2.7% | 2.7% | -6 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,444 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -84 | 0.0pp |