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 Woree, accounting for 19.9% (1,020 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (20.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 107 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Woree - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Woree in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woree, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
298
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
298
5.8%
-1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
456
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
456
8.9%
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
378
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
378
7.4%
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
469
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
469
9.1%
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
690
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
690
13.5%
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,020
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,020
19.9%
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
626
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
626
12.2%
-0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
650
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
650
12.7%
+1.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
475
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
475
9.3%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
51
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
51
1.0%
-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)
-41
-1.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-16
-0.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+36
+0.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+26
-0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+21
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+90
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+4
-0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+85
+1.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+107
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-30
-0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Woree. 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) | 298 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 339 | 7.0% | 6.5% | -41 | -1.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 456 | 8.9% | 9.2% | 472 | 9.8% | 9.9% | -16 | -0.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 378 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 342 | 7.1% | 8.1% | +36 | +0.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 469 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 443 | 9.2% | 8.0% | +26 | -0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 690 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 669 | 13.9% | 13.6% | +21 | -0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,020 | 19.9% | 20.9% | 930 | 19.3% | 21.9% | +90 | +0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 626 | 12.2% | 13.6% | 622 | 12.9% | 13.6% | +4 | -0.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 650 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 565 | 11.7% | 10.4% | +85 | +1.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 475 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 368 | 7.6% | 6.6% | +107 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 51 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 81 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 5,127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,821 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +306 | 0.0pp |