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 Corinda, accounting for 22.3% (1,236 people). This share was similar to Brisbane (C) (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 243 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Corinda - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Corinda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Corinda, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
294
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
294
5.3%
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
505
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
505
9.1%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
503
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
503
9.1%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
417
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
417
7.5%
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
562
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
562
10.1%
-1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,236
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,236
22.3%
+0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
737
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
737
13.3%
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
559
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
559
10.1%
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
593
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
593
10.7%
+3.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
133
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
133
2.4%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+34
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-15
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+49
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-22
-1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-17
-1.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+128
+0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+89
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+28
-0.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+243
+3.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-18
-0.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Corinda. 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) | 294 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 260 | 5.1% | 6.0% | +34 | +0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 505 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 520 | 10.3% | 8.3% | -15 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 503 | 9.1% | 7.0% | 454 | 9.0% | 6.7% | +49 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 417 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 439 | 8.7% | 11.5% | -22 | -1.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 562 | 10.1% | 16.6% | 579 | 11.4% | 17.3% | -17 | -1.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,236 | 22.3% | 22.1% | 1,108 | 21.9% | 21.5% | +128 | +0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 737 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 648 | 12.8% | 11.6% | +89 | +0.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 559 | 10.1% | 8.8% | 531 | 10.5% | 8.6% | +28 | -0.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 593 | 10.7% | 7.7% | 350 | 6.9% | 6.6% | +243 | +3.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 133 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 151 | 3.0% | 1.8% | -18 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 5,555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,064 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +491 | 0.0pp |