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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Goondiwindi (R), accounting for 17.4% (1,796 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 178 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Goondiwindi (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Goondiwindi (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goondiwindi (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
705
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
705
6.8%
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
1,059
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,059
10.3%
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
712
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
712
6.9%
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
759
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
759
7.4%
+0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
1,199
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,199
11.6%
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,796
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,796
17.4%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,327
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,327
12.9%
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,328
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,328
12.9%
+1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,172
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,172
11.4%
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
244
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
244
2.4%
+0.4pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-23
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-74
-0.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-65
-0.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-13
+0.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-95
-0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-178
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-126
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+112
+1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+96
+1.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+28
+0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Goondiwindi (R). 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) | 705 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 728 | 6.8% | 6.1% | -23 | 0.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 1,059 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1,133 | 10.7% | 9.4% | -74 | -0.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 712 | 6.9% | 7.8% | 777 | 7.3% | 7.7% | -65 | -0.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 759 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 772 | 7.3% | 8.3% | -13 | +0.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 1,199 | 11.6% | 12.4% | 1,294 | 12.2% | 12.4% | -95 | -0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,796 | 17.4% | 19.0% | 1,974 | 18.6% | 19.6% | -178 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,327 | 12.9% | 13.2% | 1,453 | 13.7% | 13.4% | -126 | -0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,328 | 12.9% | 12.2% | 1,216 | 11.4% | 11.7% | +112 | +1.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,172 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 1,076 | 10.1% | 9.4% | +96 | +1.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 244 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 216 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +28 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 10,310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -320 | 0.0pp |