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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Arding, accounting for 17% (31 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Primary schoolers (5 to 11), which decreased by 16 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Arding - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Arding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Arding, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
0
0.0%
-1.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
3
1.6%
-7.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
8
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
8
4.4%
-5.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
16
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
16
8.8%
+5.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
13
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
13
7.1%
+5.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
30
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
30
16.5%
-1.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
28
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
15.4%
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
31
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
31
17.0%
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
20
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
20
11.0%
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
3
1.6%
-2.2pp
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
-1.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-16
-7.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-13
-5.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+9
+5.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+10
+5.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-7
-1.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-4
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-3
+0.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+4
+3.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-5
-2.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Arding. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4 | 1.9% | 5.1% | -4 | -1.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 3 | 1.6% | 8.2% | 19 | 9.1% | 9.9% | -16 | -7.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 8 | 4.4% | 8.7% | 21 | 10.1% | 8.2% | -13 | -5.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 16 | 8.8% | 6.0% | 7 | 3.4% | 6.0% | +9 | +5.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 13 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 3 | 1.4% | 7.9% | +10 | +5.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 30 | 16.5% | 16.4% | 37 | 17.8% | 18.3% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 28 | 15.4% | 15.0% | 32 | 15.4% | 15.9% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 31 | 17.0% | 15.7% | 34 | 16.3% | 15.4% | -3 | +0.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 20 | 11.0% | 13.7% | 16 | 7.7% | 11.2% | +4 | +3.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 8 | 3.8% | 2.0% | -5 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 208 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |