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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Midge Point, accounting for 23.2% (101 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (11.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 41 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Midge Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Midge Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Midge Point, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
11
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
11
2.5%
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
20
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
20
4.6%
-4.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
29
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
29
6.7%
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
6
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
6
1.4%
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
24
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
24
5.5%
+0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
80
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
80
18.4%
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
81
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
81
18.6%
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
101
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
101
23.2%
+6.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
97
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
97
22.3%
+10.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
5
1.1%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-3
-0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-22
-4.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-13
-2.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-4
-0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
0
+0.3pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-11
-1.2pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-6
-0.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+21
+6.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+41
+10.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Midge Point. 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) | 11 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 14 | 3.0% | 6.7% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 20 | 4.6% | 9.6% | 42 | 9.1% | 9.9% | -22 | -4.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 29 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 42 | 9.1% | 8.1% | -13 | -2.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 6 | 1.4% | 7.8% | 10 | 2.2% | 8.1% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 24 | 5.5% | 12.8% | 24 | 5.2% | 13.5% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 80 | 18.4% | 19.9% | 91 | 19.6% | 20.7% | -11 | -1.2pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 81 | 18.6% | 13.8% | 87 | 18.8% | 14.2% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 101 | 23.2% | 11.4% | 80 | 17.2% | 10.1% | +21 | +6.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 97 | 22.3% | 8.6% | 56 | 12.1% | 7.2% | +41 | +10.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3 | 0.6% | 1.4% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |