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 Bakers Creek (Qld), accounting for 21.3% (338 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which increased by 110 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bakers Creek (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bakers Creek (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bakers Creek (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
111
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
111
7.0%
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
163
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
163
10.3%
+1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
113
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
113
7.1%
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
118
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
118
7.4%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
290
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
290
18.2%
+2.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
338
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
338
21.3%
+0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
207
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
207
13.0%
-3.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
154
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
154
9.7%
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
109
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
109
6.9%
+0.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
3
0.2%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+33
+0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+61
+1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+32
+0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+19
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+110
+2.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+97
+0.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+20
-3.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+64
+1.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+31
+0.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bakers Creek (Qld). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 111 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 78 | 6.7% | 6.7% | +33 | +0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 163 | 10.3% | 9.6% | 102 | 8.8% | 9.9% | +61 | +1.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 113 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 81 | 7.0% | 8.1% | +32 | +0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 118 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 99 | 8.5% | 8.1% | +19 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 290 | 18.2% | 12.8% | 180 | 15.5% | 13.5% | +110 | +2.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 338 | 21.3% | 19.9% | 241 | 20.8% | 20.7% | +97 | +0.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 207 | 13.0% | 13.8% | 187 | 16.1% | 14.2% | +20 | -3.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 154 | 9.7% | 11.4% | 90 | 7.8% | 10.1% | +64 | +1.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 109 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 78 | 6.7% | 7.2% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5 | 0.4% | 1.4% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,590 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +429 | 0.0pp |