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, Young workforce (25 to 34) was the most common category among residents in Kowanyama (S), accounting for 18.1% (195 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Secondary schoolers (12 to 17), which increased by 70 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kowanyama (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kowanyama (S) 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 Kowanyama (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
92
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
92
8.5%
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
116
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
116
10.8%
-2.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
149
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
149
13.8%
+5.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
119
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
119
11.0%
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
195
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
195
18.1%
+1.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
186
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
186
17.2%
-4.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
159
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
159
14.7%
+5.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
62
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
62
5.7%
-1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
28
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
28
2.6%
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
0
0.0%
-0.3pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+2
-1.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-13
-2.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+70
+5.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+21
+0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+41
+1.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-14
-4.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+69
+5.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-8
-1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+24
+2.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kowanyama (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) | 92 | 8.5% | 5.4% | 90 | 9.5% | 6.1% | +2 | -1.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 116 | 10.8% | 8.9% | 129 | 13.7% | 9.4% | -13 | -2.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 149 | 13.8% | 7.8% | 79 | 8.4% | 7.7% | +70 | +5.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 119 | 11.0% | 7.9% | 98 | 10.4% | 8.3% | +21 | +0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 195 | 18.1% | 12.4% | 154 | 16.3% | 12.4% | +41 | +1.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 186 | 17.2% | 19.0% | 200 | 21.2% | 19.6% | -14 | -4.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 159 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 90 | 9.5% | 13.4% | +69 | +5.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 62 | 5.7% | 12.2% | 70 | 7.4% | 11.7% | -8 | -1.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 28 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 4 | 0.4% | 9.4% | +24 | +2.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 3 | 0.3% | 1.9% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,079 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 944 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |