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, Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) was the most common category among residents in Bonegilla, accounting for 37% (226 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (8.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which increased by 185 people and 25.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bonegilla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bonegilla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bonegilla, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
11
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
11
1.8%
-2.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
26
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
26
4.3%
-2.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
22
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
22
3.6%
-5.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
226
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+25.4pp
226
37.0%
+25.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
78
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
78
12.8%
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
68
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
68
11.1%
-6.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
51
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
51
8.4%
-5.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
79
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
79
13.0%
-2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
36
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
36
5.9%
-4.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
0
0.0%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-5
-2.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+3
-2.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-9
-5.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+185
+25.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+46
+3.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+6
-6.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+1
-5.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+25
-2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
0
-4.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-7
-2.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bonegilla. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 11 | 1.8% | 6.3% | 16 | 4.5% | 7.2% | -5 | -2.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 26 | 4.3% | 9.7% | 23 | 6.5% | 9.6% | +3 | -2.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 22 | 3.6% | 7.9% | 31 | 8.8% | 7.8% | -9 | -5.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 226 | 37.0% | 8.6% | 41 | 11.6% | 9.7% | +185 | +25.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 78 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 32 | 9.0% | 13.8% | +46 | +3.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 68 | 11.1% | 18.6% | 62 | 17.5% | 18.8% | +6 | -6.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 51 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 50 | 14.1% | 12.6% | +1 | -5.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 79 | 13.0% | 11.2% | 54 | 15.3% | 10.7% | +25 | -2.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 36 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 36 | 10.2% | 8.0% | 0 | -4.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 7 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 610 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +256 | 0.0pp |