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 Womina, accounting for 18.4% (38 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 35 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Womina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Womina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Womina, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
15
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
15
7.2%
+7.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
25
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
25
12.1%
+6.1pp
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
4
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
4
1.9%
+1.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
24
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
24
11.6%
+5.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
38
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
38
18.4%
+12.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
26
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
26
12.6%
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
17
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
17
8.2%
-5.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
21
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
21
10.1%
+4.1pp
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)
+15
+7.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+22
+6.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+18
+8.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+4
+1.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+21
+5.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+35
+12.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+19
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+10
-5.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+18
+4.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Womina. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 15 | 7.2% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +15 | +7.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 25 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 3 | 6.0% | 9.1% | +22 | +6.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 18 | 8.7% | 8.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +18 | +8.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 4 | 1.9% | 6.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% | +4 | +1.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 24 | 11.6% | 9.5% | 3 | 6.0% | 9.0% | +21 | +5.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 38 | 18.4% | 15.5% | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% | +35 | +12.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 26 | 12.6% | 13.6% | 7 | 14.0% | 14.1% | +19 | -1.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 17 | 8.2% | 15.6% | 7 | 14.0% | 14.9% | +10 | -5.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 21 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 3 | 6.0% | 12.9% | +18 | +4.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +157 | 0.0pp |