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 Jamboree Heights, accounting for 23% (722 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 124 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Jamboree Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Jamboree Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jamboree Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
209
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
209
6.7%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
343
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
343
10.9%
+1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
198
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
198
6.3%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
225
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
225
7.2%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
464
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
464
14.8%
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
722
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
722
23.0%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
360
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
360
11.5%
+0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
278
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
278
8.9%
-1.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
307
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
307
9.8%
+3.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
43
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
43
1.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-12
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+39
+1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+2
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-32
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-8
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-25
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+11
+0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-46
-1.6pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+124
+3.9pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+13
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Jamboree Heights. 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) | 209 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 221 | 7.1% | 6.0% | -12 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 343 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 304 | 9.8% | 8.3% | +39 | +1.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 198 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 196 | 6.3% | 6.7% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 225 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 257 | 8.3% | 11.5% | -32 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 464 | 14.8% | 16.6% | 472 | 15.3% | 17.3% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 722 | 23.0% | 22.1% | 747 | 24.2% | 21.5% | -25 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 360 | 11.5% | 11.8% | 349 | 11.3% | 11.6% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 278 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 324 | 10.5% | 8.6% | -46 | -1.6pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 307 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 183 | 5.9% | 6.6% | +124 | +3.9pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 43 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 30 | 1.0% | 1.8% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,093 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |