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 Kin Kora, accounting for 20.4% (489 people). This share was similar to Gladstone (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 85 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kin Kora - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kin Kora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kin Kora, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
157
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
157
6.6%
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
250
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
250
10.4%
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
220
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
220
9.2%
+1.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
174
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
174
7.3%
-3.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
336
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
336
14.0%
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
489
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
489
20.4%
-2.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
353
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
353
14.7%
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
252
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
252
10.5%
+2.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
157
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
157
6.6%
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
11
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
11
0.5%
-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)
+2
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-18
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+29
+1.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-82
-3.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-6
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-85
-2.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+27
+1.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+55
+2.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+14
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-19
-0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kin Kora. 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) | 157 | 6.6% | 6.4% | 155 | 6.3% | 7.5% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 250 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 268 | 10.8% | 10.8% | -18 | -0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 220 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 191 | 7.7% | 8.4% | +29 | +1.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 174 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 256 | 10.3% | 8.0% | -82 | -3.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 336 | 14.0% | 12.3% | 342 | 13.8% | 13.9% | -6 | +0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 489 | 20.4% | 20.3% | 574 | 23.2% | 22.0% | -85 | -2.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 353 | 14.7% | 14.3% | 326 | 13.2% | 14.0% | +27 | +1.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 252 | 10.5% | 11.6% | 197 | 8.0% | 9.2% | +55 | +2.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 157 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 143 | 5.8% | 5.5% | +14 | +0.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 11 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 30 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -19 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 2,396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -76 | 0.0pp |