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 Uralla (NSW), accounting for 16.4% (448 people). This share was similar to Uralla (A) (16.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 93 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Uralla (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Uralla (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Uralla (NSW), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
150
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
150
5.5%
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
226
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
226
8.3%
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
221
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
221
8.1%
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
169
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
169
6.2%
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
275
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
275
10.1%
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
448
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
448
16.4%
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
357
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
357
13.1%
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
434
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
434
15.9%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
397
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
397
14.6%
+3.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
63
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
63
2.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-2
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-25
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+16
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-15
-0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+13
+0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-13
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-51
-1.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-12
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+93
+3.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Uralla (NSW). 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) | 150 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 152 | 5.5% | 5.1% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 226 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 251 | 9.2% | 9.9% | -25 | -0.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 221 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 205 | 7.5% | 8.2% | +16 | +0.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 169 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 184 | 6.7% | 6.0% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 275 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 262 | 9.6% | 7.9% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 448 | 16.4% | 16.4% | 461 | 16.8% | 18.3% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 357 | 13.1% | 15.0% | 408 | 14.9% | 15.9% | -51 | -1.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 434 | 15.9% | 15.7% | 446 | 16.3% | 15.4% | -12 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 397 | 14.6% | 13.7% | 304 | 11.1% | 11.2% | +93 | +3.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 63 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 66 | 2.4% | 2.0% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,728 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |