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 Mount Charlton, accounting for 28.5% (43 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (13.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 26 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Mount Charlton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Mount Charlton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Charlton, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
0
0.0%
-2.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
3
2.0%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
10
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
10
6.6%
-3.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
3
2.0%
-2.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
16
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
16
10.6%
+8.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
19
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
19
12.6%
-14.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
43
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
43
28.5%
+10.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
37
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
37
24.5%
+17.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
18
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
18
11.9%
+5.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
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
-2.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
0
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-5
-3.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-3
-2.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+13
+8.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-22
-14.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+16
+10.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+26
+17.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+8
+5.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Mount Charlton. 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) | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | 3 | 2.0% | 6.7% | -3 | -2.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 3 | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3 | 2.0% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 10 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 15 | 10.0% | 8.1% | -5 | -3.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 3 | 2.0% | 7.8% | 6 | 4.0% | 8.1% | -3 | -2.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 16 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 3 | 2.0% | 13.5% | +13 | +8.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 19 | 12.6% | 19.9% | 41 | 27.3% | 20.7% | -22 | -14.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 43 | 28.5% | 13.8% | 27 | 18.0% | 14.2% | +16 | +10.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 37 | 24.5% | 11.4% | 11 | 7.3% | 10.1% | +26 | +17.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 18 | 11.9% | 8.6% | 10 | 6.7% | 7.2% | +8 | +5.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |