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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Kuttabul, accounting for 23.9% (169 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (13.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 56 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Kuttabul - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Kuttabul in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kuttabul, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
24
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
24
3.4%
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
35
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
35
5.0%
-6.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
78
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
78
11.0%
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
38
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
38
5.4%
-3.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
71
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
71
10.0%
+2.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
136
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
136
19.2%
-7.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
169
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
169
23.9%
+5.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
82
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
82
11.6%
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
65
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
65
9.2%
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
11
1.6%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-5
-0.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-46
-6.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+2
+0.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-23
-3.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+18
+2.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-56
-7.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+36
+5.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+3
+0.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+10
+1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+8
+1.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for Kuttabul. 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) | 24 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 29 | 4.0% | 6.7% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 35 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 81 | 11.1% | 9.9% | -46 | -6.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 78 | 11.0% | 8.3% | 76 | 10.4% | 8.1% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 38 | 5.4% | 7.8% | 61 | 8.4% | 8.1% | -23 | -3.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 71 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 53 | 7.3% | 13.5% | +18 | +2.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 136 | 19.2% | 19.9% | 192 | 26.3% | 20.7% | -56 | -7.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 169 | 23.9% | 13.8% | 133 | 18.2% | 14.2% | +36 | +5.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 82 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 79 | 10.8% | 10.1% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 65 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 55 | 7.5% | 7.2% | +10 | +1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 11 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3 | 0.4% | 1.4% | +8 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 730 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |