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 Invergowrie, accounting for 19.8% (157 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (16.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 141 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Invergowrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Invergowrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Invergowrie, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
39
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
39
4.9%
+1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
78
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
78
9.8%
+2.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
86
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
86
10.8%
+7.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
48
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
48
6.0%
+2.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
79
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
79
9.9%
+2.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
157
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
157
19.8%
+2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
138
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
138
17.4%
+6.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
99
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
99
12.5%
-3.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
89
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
89
11.2%
+5.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
8
1.0%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+36
+1.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+71
+2.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+83
+7.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+45
+2.7pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+72
+2.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+141
+2.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+128
+6.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+84
-3.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+84
+5.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
-2.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Invergowrie. 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) | 39 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 3 | 3.3% | 5.1% | +36 | +1.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 78 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7 | 7.6% | 9.9% | +71 | +2.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 86 | 10.8% | 8.7% | 3 | 3.3% | 8.2% | +83 | +7.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 48 | 6.0% | 6.0% | 3 | 3.3% | 6.0% | +45 | +2.7pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 79 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | +72 | +2.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 157 | 19.8% | 16.4% | 16 | 17.4% | 18.3% | +141 | +2.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 138 | 17.4% | 15.0% | 10 | 10.9% | 15.9% | +128 | +6.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 99 | 12.5% | 15.7% | 15 | 16.3% | 15.4% | +84 | -3.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 89 | 11.2% | 13.7% | 5 | 5.4% | 11.2% | +84 | +5.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 1.0% | 1.9% | 3 | 3.3% | 2.0% | +5 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 794 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +702 | 0.0pp |