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 Cloncurry (S), accounting for 22.1% (806 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 167 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Cloncurry (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Cloncurry (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 Cloncurry (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
260
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
260
7.1%
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
344
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
344
9.4%
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
189
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
189
5.2%
-0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
393
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
393
10.8%
+2.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
626
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
626
17.2%
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
806
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
806
22.1%
+1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
441
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
441
12.1%
-2.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
341
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
341
9.4%
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
193
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
193
5.3%
+0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
22
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
0.6%
+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)
+18
-0.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+54
-0.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+11
-0.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+125
+2.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+86
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+167
+1.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+8
-2.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+63
+0.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+36
+0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Cloncurry (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) | 260 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 242 | 8.0% | 6.1% | +18 | -0.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 344 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 290 | 9.6% | 9.4% | +54 | -0.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 189 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 178 | 5.9% | 7.7% | +11 | -0.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 393 | 10.8% | 7.9% | 268 | 8.8% | 8.3% | +125 | +2.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 626 | 17.2% | 12.4% | 540 | 17.8% | 12.4% | +86 | -0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 806 | 22.1% | 19.0% | 639 | 21.1% | 19.6% | +167 | +1.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 441 | 12.1% | 13.2% | 433 | 14.3% | 13.4% | +8 | -2.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 341 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 278 | 9.2% | 11.7% | +63 | +0.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 193 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 157 | 5.2% | 9.4% | +36 | +0.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 22 | 0.6% | 2.1% | 15 | 0.5% | 1.9% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,644 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,032 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +612 | 0.0pp |