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 Stafford Heights, accounting for 20.5% (1,431 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which increased by 95 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Stafford Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Stafford 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 Stafford Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
468
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
468
6.7%
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
609
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
609
8.7%
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
462
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
462
6.6%
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
578
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
578
8.3%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,061
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,061
15.2%
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,431
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,431
20.5%
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
919
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
919
13.1%
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
633
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
633
9.1%
-0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
656
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
656
9.4%
-1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
146
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
146
2.1%
+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)
+21
+0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+38
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-3
-0.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-16
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+90
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+4
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+95
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-44
-0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-55
-1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+18
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Stafford 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) | 468 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 447 | 6.5% | 6.0% | +21 | +0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 609 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 571 | 8.4% | 8.3% | +38 | +0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 462 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 465 | 6.8% | 6.7% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 578 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 594 | 8.7% | 11.5% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,061 | 15.2% | 16.6% | 971 | 14.2% | 17.3% | +90 | +1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,431 | 20.5% | 22.1% | 1,427 | 20.9% | 21.5% | +4 | -0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 919 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 824 | 12.1% | 11.6% | +95 | +1.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 633 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 677 | 9.9% | 8.6% | -44 | -0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 656 | 9.4% | 7.7% | 711 | 10.4% | 6.6% | -55 | -1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 146 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 128 | 1.9% | 1.8% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +159 | 0.0pp |