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 Bulloo (S), accounting for 20.2% (68 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which decreased by 54 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bulloo (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bulloo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulloo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
21
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
21
6.2%
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
31
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
31
9.2%
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
24
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
24
7.1%
+4.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
31
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
31
9.2%
-1.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
51
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
51
15.1%
+3.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
68
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
68
20.2%
+6.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
31
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-14.9pp
31
9.2%
-14.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
49
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
49
14.5%
+3.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
17
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
17
5.0%
-1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
0
0.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-1
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+5
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+15
+4.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-7
-1.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+9
+3.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+18
+6.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-54
-14.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+11
+3.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-6
-1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.8pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bulloo (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 21 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 22 | 6.2% | 6.1% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 31 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 26 | 7.4% | 9.4% | +5 | +1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 24 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 9 | 2.5% | 7.7% | +15 | +4.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 31 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 38 | 10.8% | 8.3% | -7 | -1.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 51 | 15.1% | 12.4% | 42 | 11.9% | 12.4% | +9 | +3.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 68 | 20.2% | 19.0% | 50 | 14.2% | 19.6% | +18 | +6.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 31 | 9.2% | 13.2% | 85 | 24.1% | 13.4% | -54 | -14.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 49 | 14.5% | 12.2% | 38 | 10.8% | 11.7% | +11 | +3.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 17 | 5.0% | 11.3% | 23 | 6.5% | 9.4% | -6 | -1.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 3 | 0.8% | 1.9% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |