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 Pormpuraaw (S), accounting for 26.5% (162 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Primary schoolers (5 to 11), which decreased by 50 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Pormpuraaw (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Pormpuraaw (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pormpuraaw (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
48
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
48
7.9%
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
60
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
60
9.8%
-4.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
60
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
60
9.8%
+2.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
69
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
69
11.3%
+0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
81
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
81
13.3%
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
162
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
162
26.5%
+4.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
88
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
88
14.4%
+2.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
28
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
28
4.6%
-1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
19
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
19
3.1%
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-21
-1.3pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-50
-4.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+5
+2.5pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-10
+0.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-30
-1.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-4
+4.3pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-2
+2.4pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-17
-1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+3
+1.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
0
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Pormpuraaw (S). 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) | 48 | 7.9% | 5.4% | 69 | 9.2% | 6.1% | -21 | -1.3pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 60 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 110 | 14.7% | 9.4% | -50 | -4.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 60 | 9.8% | 7.8% | 55 | 7.3% | 7.7% | +5 | +2.5pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 69 | 11.3% | 7.9% | 79 | 10.5% | 8.3% | -10 | +0.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 81 | 13.3% | 12.4% | 111 | 14.8% | 12.4% | -30 | -1.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 162 | 26.5% | 19.0% | 166 | 22.2% | 19.6% | -4 | +4.3pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 88 | 14.4% | 13.2% | 90 | 12.0% | 13.4% | -2 | +2.4pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 28 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 45 | 6.0% | 11.7% | -17 | -1.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 19 | 3.1% | 11.3% | 16 | 2.1% | 9.4% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 611 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -138 | 0.0pp |