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 Walgett (A), accounting for 16.4% (859 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 243 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Walgett (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Walgett (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
320
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
320
6.1%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
490
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
490
9.3%
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
335
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
335
6.4%
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
325
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
325
6.2%
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
640
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
640
12.2%
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
798
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
798
15.2%
-1.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
740
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
740
14.1%
-1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
859
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
859
16.4%
+2.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
671
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
671
12.8%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
84
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
84
1.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-87
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-160
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-14
+0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-93
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-90
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-243
-1.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-195
-1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+33
+2.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-6
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+9
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Walgett (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) | 320 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 407 | 6.7% | 5.8% | -87 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 490 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 650 | 10.6% | 8.9% | -160 | -1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 335 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 349 | 5.7% | 7.3% | -14 | +0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 325 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 418 | 6.8% | 7.9% | -93 | -0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 640 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 730 | 12.0% | 11.0% | -90 | +0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 798 | 15.2% | 17.5% | 1,041 | 17.0% | 18.0% | -243 | -1.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 740 | 14.1% | 12.8% | 935 | 15.3% | 13.8% | -195 | -1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 859 | 16.4% | 13.3% | 826 | 13.5% | 13.1% | +33 | +2.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 671 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 677 | 11.1% | 11.4% | -6 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 84 | 1.6% | 2.8% | 75 | 1.2% | 2.7% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 5,253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -854 | 0.0pp |