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 Brighton (Qld), accounting for 22.7% (2,198 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 159 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Brighton (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Brighton (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 Brighton (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
561
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
561
5.8%
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
963
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
963
10.0%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
746
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
746
7.7%
+0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
586
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
586
6.1%
+0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
875
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
875
9.1%
-1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,198
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
2,198
22.7%
-1.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,521
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,521
15.7%
+1.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,114
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,114
11.5%
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
899
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
899
9.3%
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
157
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
157
1.6%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-73
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+36
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+95
+0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+20
+0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-123
-1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-128
-1.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+159
+1.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+65
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+90
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-38
-0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Brighton (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) | 561 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 634 | 6.7% | 6.0% | -73 | -0.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 963 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 927 | 9.8% | 8.3% | +36 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 746 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 651 | 6.9% | 6.7% | +95 | +0.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 586 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 566 | 6.0% | 11.5% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 875 | 9.1% | 16.6% | 998 | 10.5% | 17.3% | -123 | -1.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,198 | 22.7% | 22.1% | 2,326 | 24.5% | 21.5% | -128 | -1.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,521 | 15.7% | 11.8% | 1,362 | 14.4% | 11.6% | +159 | +1.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,114 | 11.5% | 8.8% | 1,049 | 11.1% | 8.6% | +65 | +0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 899 | 9.3% | 7.7% | 809 | 8.5% | 6.6% | +90 | +0.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 157 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 195 | 2.1% | 1.8% | -38 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 9,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,479 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +185 | 0.0pp |