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 Jindalee (Qld), accounting for 22.8% (1,211 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 88 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Jindalee (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Jindalee (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 Jindalee (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
315
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
315
5.9%
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
481
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
481
9.0%
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
441
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
441
8.3%
+0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
424
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
424
8.0%
+0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
579
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
579
10.9%
-1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,211
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,211
22.8%
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
683
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
683
12.8%
+1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
486
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
486
9.1%
-1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
577
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
577
10.8%
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
90
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
90
1.7%
+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)
-18
-0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-32
-0.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+12
+0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+14
+0.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-53
-1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-32
-0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+88
+1.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-76
-1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+65
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+16
+0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Jindalee (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) | 315 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 333 | 6.3% | 6.0% | -18 | -0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 481 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 513 | 9.6% | 8.3% | -32 | -0.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 441 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 429 | 8.1% | 6.7% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 424 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 410 | 7.7% | 11.5% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 579 | 10.9% | 16.6% | 632 | 11.9% | 17.3% | -53 | -1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,211 | 22.8% | 22.1% | 1,243 | 23.4% | 21.5% | -32 | -0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 683 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 595 | 11.2% | 11.6% | +88 | +1.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 486 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 562 | 10.6% | 8.6% | -76 | -1.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 577 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 512 | 9.6% | 6.6% | +65 | +1.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 90 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 74 | 1.4% | 1.8% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |