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 Queenscliffe (B), accounting for 26.8% (878 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (13%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 200 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Queenscliffe (B) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Queenscliffe (B) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queenscliffe (B), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
84
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
84
2.6%
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
152
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
152
4.6%
-1.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
150
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
150
4.6%
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
136
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
136
4.2%
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
151
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
151
4.6%
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
360
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
360
11.0%
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
408
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
408
12.5%
-1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
747
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
747
22.8%
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
878
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
878
26.8%
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
171
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
171
5.2%
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)
+4
-0.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-33
-1.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-17
-1.3pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+15
0.0pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+25
+0.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+4
-1.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+16
-1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+130
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+200
+3.0pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+23
0.0pp
Data table
Service age groups for Queenscliffe (B). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 84 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 80 | 2.8% | 5.8% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 152 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 185 | 6.5% | 8.7% | -33 | -1.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 150 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 167 | 5.9% | 7.4% | -17 | -1.3pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 136 | 4.2% | 7.3% | 121 | 4.2% | 7.9% | +15 | 0.0pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 151 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 126 | 4.4% | 10.9% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 360 | 11.0% | 17.6% | 356 | 12.5% | 18.1% | +4 | -1.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 408 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 392 | 13.7% | 13.9% | +16 | -1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 747 | 22.8% | 13.6% | 617 | 21.6% | 13.4% | +130 | +1.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 878 | 26.8% | 13.0% | 678 | 23.8% | 11.1% | +200 | +3.0pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 171 | 5.2% | 2.7% | 148 | 5.2% | 2.7% | +23 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,853 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +423 | 0.0pp |