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 Boreen Point, accounting for 30.9% (111 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which decreased by 35 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Boreen Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Boreen Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boreen Point, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
0
0.0%
-3.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
13
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
13
3.6%
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
3
0.8%
-3.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
3
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
3
0.8%
-1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
19
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
19
5.3%
+0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
53
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
53
14.8%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
48
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
48
13.4%
-11.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
111
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
111
30.9%
+7.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
81
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
81
22.6%
+5.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
13
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
13
3.6%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-10
-3.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-3
-1.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-10
-3.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-3
-1.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+3
+0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+1
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-35
-11.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+34
+7.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+24
+5.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
+0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Boreen Point. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 0 | 0.0% | 3.6% | 10 | 3.0% | 4.2% | -10 | -3.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 13 | 3.6% | 7.4% | 16 | 4.9% | 8.2% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 3 | 0.8% | 7.5% | 13 | 4.0% | 7.5% | -10 | -3.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 3 | 0.8% | 5.2% | 6 | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 19 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 16 | 4.9% | 7.4% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 53 | 14.8% | 17.7% | 52 | 15.9% | 19.1% | +1 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 48 | 13.4% | 15.2% | 83 | 25.3% | 16.0% | -35 | -11.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 111 | 30.9% | 16.2% | 77 | 23.5% | 16.4% | +34 | +7.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 81 | 22.6% | 16.9% | 57 | 17.4% | 13.2% | +24 | +5.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 13 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9 | 2.7% | 2.6% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 359 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |