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 Glen Eden, accounting for 20.4% (596 people). This share was similar to Gladstone (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 596 people and 20.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Glen Eden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Glen Eden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Eden, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
243
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
243
8.3%
+8.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
337
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
337
11.5%
+11.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
265
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
265
9.1%
+9.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
309
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
309
10.6%
+10.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
508
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
508
17.4%
+17.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
596
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+20.4pp
596
20.4%
+20.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
329
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
329
11.3%
+11.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
189
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
189
6.5%
-3.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
118
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-23.6pp
118
4.0%
-23.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
40
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
40
1.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+243
+8.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+337
+11.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+265
+9.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+309
+10.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+508
+17.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+596
+20.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+329
+11.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+186
-3.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+110
-23.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+40
+1.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Glen Eden. 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) | 243 | 8.3% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.5% | +243 | +8.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 337 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +337 | +11.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 265 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% | +265 | +9.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 309 | 10.6% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.0% | +309 | +10.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 508 | 17.4% | 12.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% | +508 | +17.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 596 | 20.4% | 20.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.0% | +596 | +20.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 329 | 11.3% | 14.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.0% | +329 | +11.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 189 | 6.5% | 11.6% | 3 | 10.3% | 9.2% | +186 | -3.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 118 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 8 | 27.6% | 5.5% | +110 | -23.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 40 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +40 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 2,918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,889 | 0.0pp |