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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Noosa North Shore, accounting for 20.6% (52 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Young workforce (25 to 34), which decreased by 95 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Noosa North Shore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Noosa North Shore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noosa North Shore, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
7
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
7
2.8%
-6.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
8
3.2%
-9.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
12
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
12
4.7%
-4.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
0
0.0%
-7.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
12
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
12
4.7%
-11.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
34
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
34
13.4%
-4.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
44
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
44
17.4%
+8.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
41
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
41
16.2%
+6.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
52
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
52
20.6%
+15.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
5
2.0%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-52
-6.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-76
-9.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-47
-4.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-50
-7.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-95
-11.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-84
-4.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-16
+8.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-23
+6.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+19
+15.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+1.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Noosa North Shore. 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) | 7 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 59 | 9.0% | 4.2% | -52 | -6.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 8 | 3.2% | 7.4% | 84 | 12.8% | 8.2% | -76 | -9.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 12 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 59 | 9.0% | 7.5% | -47 | -4.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 0 | 0.0% | 5.2% | 50 | 7.6% | 5.3% | -50 | -7.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 12 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 107 | 16.3% | 7.4% | -95 | -11.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 34 | 13.4% | 17.7% | 118 | 18.0% | 19.1% | -84 | -4.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 44 | 17.4% | 15.2% | 60 | 9.1% | 16.0% | -16 | +8.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 41 | 16.2% | 16.2% | 64 | 9.7% | 16.4% | -23 | +6.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 52 | 20.6% | 16.9% | 33 | 5.0% | 13.2% | +19 | +15.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3 | 0.5% | 2.6% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -404 | 0.0pp |