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 Richmond (S), accounting for 16.7% (127 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24), which decreased by 24 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Richmond (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Richmond (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
56
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
56
7.4%
+1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
91
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
91
12.0%
+1.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
14
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
14
1.8%
-2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
54
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
54
7.1%
-2.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
126
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
126
16.6%
-2.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
127
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
127
16.7%
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
109
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
109
14.3%
+0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
113
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
113
14.8%
+2.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
57
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
57
7.5%
-1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
7
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
7
0.9%
-0.1pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+6
+1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+7
+1.4pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-16
-2.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-24
-2.8pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-21
-2.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-8
-0.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+3
+0.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+17
+2.7pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-14
-1.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Richmond (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) | 56 | 7.4% | 5.4% | 50 | 6.3% | 6.1% | +6 | +1.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 91 | 12.0% | 8.9% | 84 | 10.6% | 9.4% | +7 | +1.4pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 14 | 1.8% | 7.8% | 30 | 3.8% | 7.7% | -16 | -2.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 54 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 78 | 9.9% | 8.3% | -24 | -2.8pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 126 | 16.6% | 12.4% | 147 | 18.6% | 12.4% | -21 | -2.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 127 | 16.7% | 19.0% | 135 | 17.1% | 19.6% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 109 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 106 | 13.4% | 13.4% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 113 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 96 | 12.1% | 11.7% | +17 | +2.7pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 57 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 71 | 9.0% | 9.4% | -14 | -1.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 7 | 0.9% | 2.1% | 8 | 1.0% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 761 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 791 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |