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 Winton (Qld), accounting for 18.9% (162 people). This share was lower than Winton (S) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Secondary schoolers (12 to 17), which decreased by 30 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Winton (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Winton (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Winton (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winton (Qld), with comparison markers for Winton (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
49
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
49
5.7%
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
85
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
85
9.9%
+2.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
32
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
32
3.7%
-3.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
63
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
63
7.4%
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
84
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
84
9.8%
-0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
162
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
162
18.9%
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
107
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
107
12.5%
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
135
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
135
15.8%
+1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
117
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
117
13.7%
+1.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
20
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
20
2.3%
0.0pp
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
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+19
+2.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-30
-3.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-14
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-10
-0.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+2
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-2
0.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+6
+1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+9
+1.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Winton (Qld). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Winton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Winton (S)% | Count | % | Winton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 49 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 47 | 5.4% | 5.9% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 85 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 66 | 7.5% | 7.2% | +19 | +2.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 32 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 62 | 7.1% | 5.9% | -30 | -3.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 63 | 7.4% | 5.9% | 77 | 8.8% | 7.1% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 84 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 94 | 10.7% | 11.6% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 162 | 18.9% | 19.4% | 160 | 18.3% | 18.5% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 107 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 109 | 12.5% | 14.6% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 135 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 129 | 14.7% | 15.7% | +6 | +1.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 117 | 13.7% | 12.5% | 108 | 12.3% | 12.8% | +9 | +1.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 20 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 20 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |