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 North Burnett (R), accounting for 16.3% (1,639 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (11.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 264 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
North Burnett (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for North Burnett (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Burnett (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
467
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
467
4.6%
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
760
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
760
7.5%
-1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
714
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
714
7.1%
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
626
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
626
6.2%
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
965
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
965
9.6%
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
1,563
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,563
15.5%
-1.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
1,484
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,484
14.7%
+0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
1,562
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,562
15.5%
+0.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
1,639
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
1,639
16.3%
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
290
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
290
2.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-47
-0.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-180
-1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-36
-0.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-7
+0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-86
-0.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-264
-1.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+17
+0.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-51
+0.1pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+248
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+0.2pp
Data table
Service age groups for North Burnett (R). 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) | 467 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 514 | 4.9% | 6.1% | -47 | -0.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 760 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 940 | 9.0% | 9.4% | -180 | -1.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 714 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 750 | 7.2% | 7.7% | -36 | -0.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 626 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 633 | 6.0% | 8.3% | -7 | +0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 965 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 1,051 | 10.0% | 12.4% | -86 | -0.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 1,563 | 15.5% | 19.0% | 1,827 | 17.4% | 19.6% | -264 | -1.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 1,484 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 1,467 | 14.0% | 13.4% | +17 | +0.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 1,562 | 15.5% | 12.2% | 1,613 | 15.4% | 11.7% | -51 | +0.1pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 1,639 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 1,391 | 13.3% | 9.4% | +248 | +3.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 290 | 2.9% | 2.1% | 288 | 2.7% | 1.9% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 10,068 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,478 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -410 | 0.0pp |