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, Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) was the most common category among residents in Point Lookout, accounting for 24.1% (189 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 48 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Point Lookout - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Point Lookout in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Point Lookout, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
34
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
34
4.3%
+1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
32
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
32
4.1%
-2.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
52
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
52
6.6%
+1.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
35
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
35
4.5%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
55
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
55
7.0%
-3.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
115
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
115
14.6%
+2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
116
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
116
14.8%
-4.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
189
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
189
24.1%
+2.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
149
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
149
19.0%
+4.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
18
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
18
2.3%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+13
+1.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-18
-2.9pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+16
+1.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
0
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-20
-3.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+25
+2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-18
-4.0pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+34
+2.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+48
+4.8pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Point Lookout. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 34 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 21 | 2.9% | 5.5% | +13 | +1.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 32 | 4.1% | 8.6% | 50 | 7.0% | 9.2% | -18 | -2.9pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 52 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 36 | 5.0% | 8.1% | +16 | +1.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 35 | 4.5% | 7.5% | 35 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 55 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 75 | 10.5% | 10.7% | -20 | -3.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 115 | 14.6% | 19.1% | 90 | 12.6% | 19.7% | +25 | +2.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 116 | 14.8% | 13.8% | 134 | 18.8% | 14.4% | -18 | -4.0pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 189 | 24.1% | 13.1% | 155 | 21.7% | 12.4% | +34 | +2.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 149 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 101 | 14.2% | 9.6% | +48 | +4.8pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 18 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 13 | 1.8% | 2.2% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +72 | 0.0pp |