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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Nudgee Beach, accounting for 18.2% (56 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (8.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which increased by 18 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Nudgee Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Nudgee Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nudgee Beach, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
30
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
30
9.7%
+4.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
18
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
18
5.8%
+3.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
10
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
10
3.2%
+0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
24
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
24
7.8%
+5.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
21
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
21
6.8%
-6.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
45
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
45
14.6%
+1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
53
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
53
17.2%
-0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
56
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
56
18.2%
-4.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
37
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
37
12.0%
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
5
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+16
+4.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+12
+3.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+4
+0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+18
+5.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-15
-6.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+11
+1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+6
-0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-3
-4.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+4
-0.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+1.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Nudgee Beach. 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) | 30 | 9.7% | 5.5% | 14 | 5.3% | 6.0% | +16 | +4.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 18 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 6 | 2.3% | 8.3% | +12 | +3.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 10 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 6 | 2.3% | 6.7% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 24 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 6 | 2.3% | 11.5% | +18 | +5.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 21 | 6.8% | 16.6% | 36 | 13.7% | 17.3% | -15 | -6.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 45 | 14.6% | 22.1% | 34 | 12.9% | 21.5% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 53 | 17.2% | 11.8% | 47 | 17.9% | 11.6% | +6 | -0.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 56 | 18.2% | 8.8% | 59 | 22.4% | 8.6% | -3 | -4.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 37 | 12.0% | 7.7% | 33 | 12.5% | 6.6% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +5 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |