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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Temora (A), accounting for 16.2% (980 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 154 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Temora (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Temora (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 Temora (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
321
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
321
5.3%
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
523
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
523
8.7%
-0.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
479
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
479
7.9%
-0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
408
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
408
6.8%
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
523
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
523
8.7%
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
912
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
912
15.1%
-1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
769
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
769
12.7%
-1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
870
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
870
14.4%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
980
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
980
16.2%
+2.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
242
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
242
4.0%
+0.5pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-47
-0.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-59
-0.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-24
-0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+27
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-34
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-74
-1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-105
-1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+20
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+154
+2.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+30
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Temora (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) | 321 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 368 | 6.0% | 5.8% | -47 | -0.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 523 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 582 | 9.5% | 8.9% | -59 | -0.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 479 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 503 | 8.2% | 7.3% | -24 | -0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 408 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 381 | 6.2% | 7.9% | +27 | +0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 523 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 557 | 9.1% | 11.0% | -34 | -0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 912 | 15.1% | 17.5% | 986 | 16.1% | 18.0% | -74 | -1.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 769 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 874 | 14.3% | 13.8% | -105 | -1.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 870 | 14.4% | 13.3% | 850 | 13.9% | 13.1% | +20 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 980 | 16.2% | 13.0% | 826 | 13.5% | 11.4% | +154 | +2.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 242 | 4.0% | 2.8% | 212 | 3.5% | 2.7% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 6,034 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -76 | 0.0pp |