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 Napranum (S), accounting for 19.1% (169 people). This share was similar to Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4), which decreased by 29 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Napranum (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Napranum (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napranum (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
74
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
74
8.4%
-2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
136
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
136
15.4%
+1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
92
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
92
10.4%
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
107
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
107
12.1%
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
118
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
118
13.4%
-1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
169
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
169
19.1%
+1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
106
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
106
12.0%
+1.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
63
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
63
7.1%
+1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
25
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
25
2.8%
+1.4pp
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)
-29
-2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+1
+1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-16
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-21
-1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-21
-1.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
0
+1.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+2
+1.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+11
+1.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+12
+1.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Napranum (S). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 74 | 8.4% | 5.4% | 103 | 10.8% | 6.1% | -29 | -2.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 136 | 15.4% | 8.9% | 135 | 14.1% | 9.4% | +1 | +1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 92 | 10.4% | 7.8% | 108 | 11.3% | 7.7% | -16 | -0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 107 | 12.1% | 7.9% | 128 | 13.4% | 8.3% | -21 | -1.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 118 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 139 | 14.5% | 12.4% | -21 | -1.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 169 | 19.1% | 19.0% | 169 | 17.7% | 19.6% | 0 | +1.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 106 | 12.0% | 13.2% | 104 | 10.9% | 13.4% | +2 | +1.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 63 | 7.1% | 12.2% | 52 | 5.4% | 11.7% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 25 | 2.8% | 11.3% | 13 | 1.4% | 9.4% | +12 | +1.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 957 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -74 | 0.0pp |