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 Wentworth (A), accounting for 17.7% (1,316 people). This share was similar to Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 184 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Wentworth (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Wentworth (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 Wentworth (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
477
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
477
6.4%
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
651
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
651
8.7%
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
576
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
576
7.7%
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
500
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
500
6.7%
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
814
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
814
10.9%
+0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,316
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,316
17.7%
+0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,030
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,030
13.8%
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,047
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,047
14.0%
-1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
917
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
917
12.3%
+1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
137
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
137
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+55
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+27
-0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+95
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+23
-0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+132
+0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+118
+0.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-8
-1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+16
-1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+184
+1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+1
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Wentworth (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) | 477 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 422 | 6.2% | 5.8% | +55 | +0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 651 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 624 | 9.2% | 8.9% | +27 | -0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 576 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 481 | 7.1% | 7.3% | +95 | +0.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 500 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 477 | 7.0% | 7.9% | +23 | -0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 814 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 682 | 10.0% | 11.0% | +132 | +0.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,316 | 17.7% | 17.5% | 1,198 | 17.6% | 18.0% | +118 | +0.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,030 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 1,038 | 15.3% | 13.8% | -8 | -1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,047 | 14.0% | 13.3% | 1,031 | 15.2% | 13.1% | +16 | -1.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 917 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 733 | 10.8% | 11.4% | +184 | +1.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 137 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 136 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 7,453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,794 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +659 | 0.0pp |