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 Hope Vale (S), accounting for 18.4% (180 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 25 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Hope Vale (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Hope Vale (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hope Vale (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
108
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
108
11.1%
+0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
134
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
134
13.7%
+1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
85
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
85
8.7%
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
109
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
109
11.2%
-2.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
173
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
173
17.7%
+1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
180
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
180
18.4%
-3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
94
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
94
9.6%
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
68
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
68
7.0%
+2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
29
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
29
3.0%
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
8
0.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+12
+0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+18
+1.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-7
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-14
-2.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+23
+1.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-16
-3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+15
+1.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+25
+2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+4
+0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Hope Vale (S). 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) | 108 | 11.1% | 5.4% | 96 | 10.5% | 6.1% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 134 | 13.7% | 8.9% | 116 | 12.6% | 9.4% | +18 | +1.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 85 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 92 | 10.0% | 7.7% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 109 | 11.2% | 7.9% | 123 | 13.4% | 8.3% | -14 | -2.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 173 | 17.7% | 12.4% | 150 | 16.3% | 12.4% | +23 | +1.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 180 | 18.4% | 19.0% | 196 | 21.4% | 19.6% | -16 | -3.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 94 | 9.6% | 13.2% | 79 | 8.6% | 13.4% | +15 | +1.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 68 | 7.0% | 12.2% | 43 | 4.7% | 11.7% | +25 | +2.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 29 | 3.0% | 11.3% | 25 | 2.7% | 9.4% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 0.8% | 2.1% | 10 | 1.1% | 1.9% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |