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 Kanimbla (Qld), accounting for 23.6% (668 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 75 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kanimbla (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kanimbla (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kanimbla (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
167
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
167
5.9%
-1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
286
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
286
10.1%
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
277
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
277
9.8%
+1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
195
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
195
6.9%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
292
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
292
10.3%
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
668
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
668
23.6%
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
442
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
442
15.6%
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
286
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
286
10.1%
+2.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
172
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
172
6.1%
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
23
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-29
-1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-36
-2.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+48
+1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+15
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-33
-1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-2
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+38
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+75
+2.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+68
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kanimbla (Qld). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 167 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 196 | 7.3% | 6.5% | -29 | -1.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 286 | 10.1% | 9.2% | 322 | 12.1% | 9.9% | -36 | -2.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 277 | 9.8% | 8.3% | 229 | 8.6% | 8.1% | +48 | +1.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 195 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 180 | 6.7% | 8.0% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 292 | 10.3% | 13.2% | 325 | 12.2% | 13.6% | -33 | -1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 668 | 23.6% | 20.9% | 670 | 25.1% | 21.9% | -2 | -1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 442 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 404 | 15.1% | 13.6% | +38 | +0.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 286 | 10.1% | 11.2% | 211 | 7.9% | 10.4% | +75 | +2.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 172 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 104 | 3.9% | 6.6% | +68 | +2.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 23 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 18 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,827 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +157 | 0.0pp |