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 New Farm, accounting for 22.9% (2,794 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 470 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
New Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for New Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for New Farm, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
425
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
425
3.5%
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
505
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
505
4.1%
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
388
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
388
3.2%
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
993
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
993
8.1%
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
2,794
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
2,794
22.9%
-3.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
2,721
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
2,721
22.3%
+0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,523
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,523
12.5%
+1.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,355
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,355
11.1%
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,246
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,246
10.2%
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
275
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
275
2.3%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-24
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+15
+0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+119
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-180
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-470
-3.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-29
+0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+89
+1.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+21
+0.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+262
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-98
-0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for New Farm. 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) | 425 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 449 | 3.6% | 6.0% | -24 | -0.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 505 | 4.1% | 8.4% | 490 | 3.9% | 8.3% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 388 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 269 | 2.1% | 6.7% | +119 | +1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 993 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 1,173 | 9.4% | 11.5% | -180 | -1.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 2,794 | 22.9% | 16.6% | 3,264 | 26.0% | 17.3% | -470 | -3.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 2,721 | 22.3% | 22.1% | 2,750 | 21.9% | 21.5% | -29 | +0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,523 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 1,434 | 11.4% | 11.6% | +89 | +1.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,355 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 1,334 | 10.6% | 8.6% | +21 | +0.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,246 | 10.2% | 7.7% | 984 | 7.8% | 6.6% | +262 | +2.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 275 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 373 | 3.0% | 1.8% | -98 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 12,197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -345 | 0.0pp |