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 Beecher, accounting for 19.3% (169 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 51 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Beecher - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Beecher in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beecher, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
23
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
23
2.6%
-2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
104
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
104
11.9%
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
101
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
101
11.5%
+1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
44
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
44
5.0%
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
60
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
60
6.8%
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
169
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
169
19.3%
-6.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
145
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
145
16.6%
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
129
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
129
14.7%
+4.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
90
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
90
10.3%
+3.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
11
1.3%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-22
-2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+4
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+14
+1.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-1
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-3
-0.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-51
-6.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-10
-1.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+38
+4.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+32
+3.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+8
+1.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Beecher. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 23 | 2.6% | 6.4% | 45 | 5.2% | 7.5% | -22 | -2.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 104 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 100 | 11.6% | 10.8% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 101 | 11.5% | 8.8% | 87 | 10.1% | 8.4% | +14 | +1.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 44 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 45 | 5.2% | 8.0% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 60 | 6.8% | 12.3% | 63 | 7.3% | 13.9% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 169 | 19.3% | 20.3% | 220 | 25.5% | 22.0% | -51 | -6.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 145 | 16.6% | 14.3% | 155 | 18.0% | 14.0% | -10 | -1.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 129 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 91 | 10.5% | 9.2% | +38 | +4.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 90 | 10.3% | 7.7% | 58 | 6.7% | 5.5% | +32 | +3.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 11 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 876 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |