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 Balmoral (Qld), accounting for 25.2% (1,053 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 103 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Balmoral (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Balmoral (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balmoral (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
241
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
241
5.8%
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
437
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
437
10.5%
+0.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
333
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
333
8.0%
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
321
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
321
7.7%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
555
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
555
13.3%
-2.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,053
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,053
25.2%
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
595
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
595
14.3%
+0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
381
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
381
9.1%
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
188
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
188
4.5%
-0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
42
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
42
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-13
-0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+61
+0.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+68
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+7
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-64
-2.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+103
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+73
+0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+75
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+9
-0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-8
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Balmoral (Qld). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 241 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 254 | 6.6% | 6.0% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 437 | 10.5% | 8.4% | 376 | 9.7% | 8.3% | +61 | +0.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 333 | 8.0% | 7.0% | 265 | 6.9% | 6.7% | +68 | +1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 321 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 314 | 8.1% | 11.5% | +7 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 555 | 13.3% | 16.6% | 619 | 16.0% | 17.3% | -64 | -2.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,053 | 25.2% | 22.1% | 950 | 24.6% | 21.5% | +103 | +0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 595 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 522 | 13.5% | 11.6% | +73 | +0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 381 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 306 | 7.9% | 8.6% | +75 | +1.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 188 | 4.5% | 7.7% | 179 | 4.6% | 6.6% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 42 | 1.0% | 1.8% | 50 | 1.3% | 1.8% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,860 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +313 | 0.0pp |