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 Cannon Hill, accounting for 24.6% (1,646 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 358 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cannon Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cannon Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cannon Hill, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
444
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
444
6.6%
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
613
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
613
9.1%
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
424
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
424
6.3%
+0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
627
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
627
9.4%
-1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,299
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,299
19.4%
+0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,646
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,646
24.6%
+1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
704
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
704
10.5%
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
487
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
487
7.3%
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
336
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
336
5.0%
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
99
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
99
1.5%
-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)
+28
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+133
+0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+122
+0.8pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+58
-1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+265
+0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+358
+1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+122
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+109
+0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+28
-0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-12
-0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cannon Hill. 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) | 444 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 416 | 7.6% | 6.0% | +28 | -1.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 613 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 480 | 8.7% | 8.3% | +133 | +0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 424 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 302 | 5.5% | 6.7% | +122 | +0.8pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 627 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 569 | 10.4% | 11.5% | +58 | -1.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,299 | 19.4% | 16.6% | 1,034 | 18.8% | 17.3% | +265 | +0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,646 | 24.6% | 22.1% | 1,288 | 23.4% | 21.5% | +358 | +1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 704 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 582 | 10.6% | 11.6% | +122 | -0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 487 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 378 | 6.9% | 8.6% | +109 | +0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 336 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 308 | 5.6% | 6.6% | +28 | -0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 99 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 111 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 6,701 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,207 | 0.0pp |