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, Young workforce (25 to 34) was the most common category among residents in Greenslopes, accounting for 24.1% (1,915 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 178 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Greenslopes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Greenslopes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenslopes, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
405
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
405
5.1%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
493
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
493
6.2%
+0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
338
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
338
4.3%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
935
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
935
11.8%
-1.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,915
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,915
24.1%
-2.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,816
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,816
22.9%
+1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
850
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
850
10.7%
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
647
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
647
8.1%
+1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
466
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
466
5.9%
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
96
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
96
1.2%
-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)
-19
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+70
+0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+27
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-92
-1.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-65
-2.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+178
+1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+160
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+121
+1.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+97
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-20
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Greenslopes. 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) | 405 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 424 | 5.7% | 6.0% | -19 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 493 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 423 | 5.7% | 8.3% | +70 | +0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 338 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 311 | 4.2% | 6.7% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 935 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 1,027 | 13.7% | 11.5% | -92 | -1.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,915 | 24.1% | 16.6% | 1,980 | 26.4% | 17.3% | -65 | -2.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,816 | 22.9% | 22.1% | 1,638 | 21.9% | 21.5% | +178 | +1.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 850 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 690 | 9.2% | 11.6% | +160 | +1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 647 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 526 | 7.0% | 8.6% | +121 | +1.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 466 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 369 | 4.9% | 6.6% | +97 | +1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 96 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 116 | 1.5% | 1.8% | -20 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 7,941 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,488 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +453 | 0.0pp |