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 Loch Lomond, accounting for 18.5% (22 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 22 people and 18.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Loch Lomond - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Loch Lomond in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loch Lomond, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
7
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
7
5.9%
+5.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
9
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
9
7.6%
+7.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
11
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
11
9.2%
+9.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
3
2.5%
+2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
13
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
13
10.9%
+10.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
17
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
17
14.3%
+14.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
22
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+18.5pp
22
18.5%
+18.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
8
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
8
6.7%
+6.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
3
2.5%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+7
+5.9pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
0
0.0pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+9
+7.6pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+11
+9.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+3
+2.5pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+13
+10.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+17
+14.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+22
+18.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+8
+6.7pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+2.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Loch Lomond. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 7 | 5.9% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +7 | +5.9pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 9 | 7.6% | 8.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +9 | +7.6pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 11 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% | +11 | +9.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 3 | 2.5% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +3 | +2.5pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 13 | 10.9% | 15.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.7% | +13 | +10.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 17 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.1% | +17 | +14.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 22 | 18.5% | 15.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.9% | +22 | +18.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 8 | 6.7% | 15.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.9% | +8 | +6.7pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +3 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |