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, Primary schoolers (5 to 11) was the most common category among residents in Northern Peninsula Area (R), accounting for 17.3% (481 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (8.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4), which decreased by 73 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Northern Peninsula Area (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Northern Peninsula Area (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Peninsula Area (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
318
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
318
11.4%
-2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
481
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
481
17.3%
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
308
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
308
11.1%
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
329
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
329
11.8%
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
427
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
427
15.4%
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
416
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
416
15.0%
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
255
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
255
9.2%
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
174
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
174
6.3%
+1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
62
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
62
2.2%
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
5
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
5
0.2%
+0.1pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-73
-2.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-5
-0.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+25
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-26
-0.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+15
+0.7pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-45
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-5
-0.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+41
+1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+22
+0.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Northern Peninsula Area (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) | 318 | 11.4% | 5.4% | 391 | 14.0% | 6.1% | -73 | -2.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 481 | 17.3% | 8.9% | 486 | 17.4% | 9.4% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 308 | 11.1% | 7.8% | 283 | 10.1% | 7.7% | +25 | +1.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 329 | 11.8% | 7.9% | 355 | 12.7% | 8.3% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 427 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 412 | 14.7% | 12.4% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 416 | 15.0% | 19.0% | 461 | 16.5% | 19.6% | -45 | -1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 255 | 9.2% | 13.2% | 260 | 9.3% | 13.4% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 174 | 6.3% | 12.2% | 133 | 4.8% | 11.7% | +41 | +1.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 62 | 2.2% | 11.3% | 40 | 1.4% | 9.4% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 5 | 0.2% | 2.1% | 3 | 0.1% | 1.9% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,781 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,796 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |