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 Sunrise Beach, accounting for 21.8% (802 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which increased by 751 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Sunrise Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Sunrise Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sunrise Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
168
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
168
4.6%
+0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
315
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
315
8.5%
+1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
363
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
363
9.8%
-2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
214
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
214
5.8%
+1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
340
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
340
9.2%
+3.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
802
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
802
21.8%
+2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
643
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
643
17.4%
+4.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
458
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
458
12.4%
-5.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
347
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
347
9.4%
-1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
37
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
37
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+157
+0.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+296
+1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+332
-2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+202
+1.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+324
+3.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+751
+2.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+608
+4.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+410
-5.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+318
-1.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+34
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Sunrise Beach. 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) | 168 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 11 | 4.2% | 4.2% | +157 | +0.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 315 | 8.5% | 7.4% | 19 | 7.3% | 8.2% | +296 | +1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 363 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 31 | 11.8% | 7.5% | +332 | -2.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 214 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 12 | 4.6% | 5.3% | +202 | +1.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 340 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 16 | 6.1% | 7.4% | +324 | +3.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 802 | 21.8% | 17.7% | 51 | 19.5% | 19.1% | +751 | +2.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 643 | 17.4% | 15.2% | 35 | 13.4% | 16.0% | +608 | +4.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 458 | 12.4% | 16.2% | 48 | 18.3% | 16.4% | +410 | -5.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 347 | 9.4% | 16.9% | 29 | 11.1% | 13.2% | +318 | -1.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 37 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3 | 1.1% | 2.6% | +34 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,687 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,425 | 0.0pp |