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 Macgregor (Qld), accounting for 20.2% (1,205 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which decreased by 329 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Macgregor (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Macgregor (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 Macgregor (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
262
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
262
4.4%
+0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
378
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
378
6.3%
+0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
338
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
338
5.7%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
803
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
803
13.4%
-6.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,205
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,205
20.2%
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,168
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,168
19.5%
+3.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
600
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
600
10.0%
+0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
510
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
510
8.5%
-0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
623
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
623
10.4%
+1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
87
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
87
1.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+49
+0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+41
+0.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+12
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-329
-6.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+1
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+226
+3.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+59
+0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-32
-0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+102
+1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-12
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Macgregor (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) | 262 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 213 | 3.6% | 6.0% | +49 | +0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 378 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 337 | 5.8% | 8.3% | +41 | +0.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 338 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 326 | 5.6% | 6.7% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 803 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 1,132 | 19.4% | 11.5% | -329 | -6.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,205 | 20.2% | 16.6% | 1,204 | 20.6% | 17.3% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,168 | 19.5% | 22.1% | 942 | 16.1% | 21.5% | +226 | +3.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 600 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 541 | 9.3% | 11.6% | +59 | +0.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 510 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 542 | 9.3% | 8.6% | -32 | -0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 623 | 10.4% | 7.7% | 521 | 8.9% | 6.6% | +102 | +1.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 87 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 99 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 5,980 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,844 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +136 | 0.0pp |