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 Mount Larcom, accounting for 20.8% (69 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 51 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Mount Larcom - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Mount Larcom in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Larcom, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
17
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
17
5.1%
+5.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
30
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
30
9.0%
+2.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
31
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
31
9.3%
+9.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
19
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
19
5.7%
+2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
29
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
29
8.7%
+5.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
69
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
69
20.8%
+1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
52
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
52
15.7%
+1.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
69
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
69
20.8%
-6.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
39
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
39
11.7%
0.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3
0.9%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+17
+5.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+24
+2.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+31
+9.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+16
+2.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+26
+5.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+51
+1.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+39
+1.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+43
-6.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+28
0.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Mount Larcom. 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) | 17 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.5% | +17 | +5.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 30 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 6 | 6.4% | 10.8% | +24 | +2.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 31 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% | +31 | +9.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 19 | 5.7% | 7.2% | 3 | 3.2% | 8.0% | +16 | +2.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 29 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3 | 3.2% | 13.9% | +26 | +5.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 69 | 20.8% | 20.3% | 18 | 19.1% | 22.0% | +51 | +1.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 52 | 15.7% | 14.3% | 13 | 13.8% | 14.0% | +39 | +1.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 69 | 20.8% | 11.6% | 26 | 27.7% | 9.2% | +43 | -6.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 39 | 11.7% | 7.7% | 11 | 11.7% | 5.5% | +28 | 0.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 332 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +238 | 0.0pp |