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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Quilpie (S), accounting for 19.2% (134 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 64 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Quilpie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Quilpie (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 Quilpie (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
53
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
53
7.6%
+1.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
67
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
67
9.6%
-1.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
22
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
22
3.2%
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
45
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
45
6.4%
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
109
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
109
15.6%
+0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
99
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
99
14.2%
-5.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
134
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
134
19.2%
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
98
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
98
14.0%
+2.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
60
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
60
8.6%
+0.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
14
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
14
2.0%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+6
+1.8pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-24
-1.6pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-11
-0.9pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-16
-1.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-13
+0.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-64
-5.8pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-18
+0.5pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+7
+2.8pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-4
+0.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+8
+1.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Quilpie (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) | 53 | 7.6% | 5.4% | 47 | 5.8% | 6.1% | +6 | +1.8pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 67 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 91 | 11.2% | 9.4% | -24 | -1.6pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 22 | 3.2% | 7.8% | 33 | 4.1% | 7.7% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 45 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 61 | 7.5% | 8.3% | -16 | -1.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 109 | 15.6% | 12.4% | 122 | 15.0% | 12.4% | -13 | +0.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 99 | 14.2% | 19.0% | 163 | 20.0% | 19.6% | -64 | -5.8pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 134 | 19.2% | 13.2% | 152 | 18.7% | 13.4% | -18 | +0.5pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 98 | 14.0% | 12.2% | 91 | 11.2% | 11.7% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 60 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 64 | 7.9% | 9.4% | -4 | +0.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 14 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 6 | 0.7% | 1.9% | +8 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -115 | 0.0pp |