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, accounting for 18.7% (99 people). This share was lower than Quilpie (S) (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 30 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Quilpie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Quilpie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Quilpie (S) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Quilpie, with comparison markers for Quilpie (S).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
42
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
42
7.9%
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
62
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
62
11.7%
+1.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
23
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
23
4.3%
+2.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
23
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
23
4.3%
-3.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
75
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
75
14.2%
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
76
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
76
14.3%
-3.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
99
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
99
18.7%
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
68
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
68
12.8%
+1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
45
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
45
8.5%
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
12
2.3%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-2
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+1
+1.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+13
+2.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-26
-3.9pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-25
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-30
-3.5pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-5
+1.2pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
0
+1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+9
+2.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+8
+1.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Quilpie. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Quilpie (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Quilpie (S)% | Count | % | Quilpie (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 42 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 44 | 7.4% | 5.8% | -2 | +0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 62 | 11.7% | 9.6% | 61 | 10.3% | 11.2% | +1 | +1.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 23 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 10 | 1.7% | 4.1% | +13 | +2.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 23 | 4.3% | 6.4% | 49 | 8.2% | 7.5% | -26 | -3.9pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 75 | 14.2% | 15.6% | 100 | 16.8% | 15.0% | -25 | -2.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 76 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 106 | 17.8% | 20.0% | -30 | -3.5pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 99 | 18.7% | 19.2% | 104 | 17.5% | 18.7% | -5 | +1.2pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 68 | 12.8% | 14.0% | 68 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 0 | +1.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 45 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 36 | 6.1% | 7.9% | +9 | +2.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 12 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 4 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +8 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 530 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -65 | 0.0pp |