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 Tewantin, accounting for 19.5% (2,173 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 2,152 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Tewantin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Tewantin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tewantin, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
374
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
374
3.4%
+2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
775
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
775
6.9%
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
817
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
817
7.3%
+4.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
619
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
619
5.5%
+1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
768
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
768
6.9%
-2.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,885
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
1,885
16.9%
-4.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,512
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
1,512
13.5%
-10.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,710
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
1,710
15.3%
-5.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
2,173
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
2,173
19.5%
+12.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
542
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
542
4.9%
+4.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+371
+2.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+756
+0.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+810
+4.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+607
+1.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+740
-2.8pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+1,822
-4.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+1,444
-10.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+1,649
-5.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+2,152
+12.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+542
+4.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Tewantin. 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) | 374 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3 | 1.0% | 4.2% | +371 | +2.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 775 | 6.9% | 7.4% | 19 | 6.6% | 8.2% | +756 | +0.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 817 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 7 | 2.4% | 7.5% | +810 | +4.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 619 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 12 | 4.2% | 5.3% | +607 | +1.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 768 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 28 | 9.7% | 7.4% | +740 | -2.8pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,885 | 16.9% | 17.7% | 63 | 21.8% | 19.1% | +1,822 | -4.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,512 | 13.5% | 15.2% | 68 | 23.5% | 16.0% | +1,444 | -10.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,710 | 15.3% | 16.2% | 61 | 21.1% | 16.4% | +1,649 | -5.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 2,173 | 19.5% | 16.9% | 21 | 7.3% | 13.2% | +2,152 | +12.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 542 | 4.9% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +542 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 11,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,875 | 0.0pp |