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 No usual address (Qld), accounting for 20.9% (3,060 people). This share was higher than Queensland (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 832 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
No usual address (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for No usual address (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Queensland and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for No usual address (Qld), with comparison markers for Queensland.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
500
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
500
3.4%
+0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
712
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
712
4.9%
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
548
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
548
3.7%
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
1,178
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,178
8.0%
-3.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
2,636
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,636
18.0%
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
3,060
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
3,060
20.9%
+3.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
2,060
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
2,060
14.0%
-1.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
2,639
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
2,639
18.0%
-2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,318
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,318
9.0%
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
46
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
0.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+169
+0.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+319
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+317
+1.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-213
-3.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+344
-0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+832
+3.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+71
-1.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+95
-2.3pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+271
+0.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for No usual address (Qld). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Queensland.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Queensland% | Count | % | Queensland% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 500 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 331 | 2.6% | 6.3% | +169 | +0.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 712 | 4.9% | 9.0% | 393 | 3.1% | 9.4% | +319 | +1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 548 | 3.7% | 7.7% | 231 | 1.8% | 7.6% | +317 | +1.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 1,178 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 1,391 | 11.1% | 9.2% | -213 | -3.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 2,636 | 18.0% | 13.6% | 2,292 | 18.3% | 13.7% | +344 | -0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 3,060 | 20.9% | 19.9% | 2,228 | 17.8% | 20.2% | +832 | +3.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 2,060 | 14.0% | 12.6% | 1,989 | 15.9% | 12.8% | +71 | -1.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 2,639 | 18.0% | 10.9% | 2,544 | 20.3% | 10.7% | +95 | -2.3pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,318 | 9.0% | 10.0% | 1,047 | 8.4% | 8.3% | +271 | +0.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 46 | 0.3% | 1.9% | 44 | 0.4% | 1.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 14,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,160 | 0.0pp |