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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Mount Marshall, accounting for 20.1% (46 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Primary schoolers (5 to 11), which decreased by 25 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Mount Marshall - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Mount Marshall 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 Mount Marshall, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
4
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
4
1.7%
-3.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
6
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
6
2.6%
-10.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
23
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
23
10.0%
+3.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
8
3.5%
-5.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
8
3.5%
-1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
25
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
25
10.9%
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
30
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
30
13.1%
-2.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
40
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
40
17.5%
-1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
46
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
46
20.1%
+9.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
8
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
8
3.5%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-9
-3.6pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-25
-10.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+6
+3.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-13
-5.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-3
-1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
0
+0.6pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-7
-2.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-6
-1.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+20
+9.4pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+5
+2.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Mount Marshall. 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) | 4 | 1.7% | 4.6% | 13 | 5.3% | 5.7% | -9 | -3.6pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 6 | 2.6% | 8.4% | 31 | 12.8% | 9.1% | -25 | -10.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 23 | 10.0% | 8.0% | 17 | 7.0% | 8.2% | +6 | +3.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 8 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 21 | 8.6% | 6.7% | -13 | -5.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 8 | 3.5% | 9.5% | 11 | 4.5% | 9.0% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 25 | 10.9% | 15.5% | 25 | 10.3% | 16.7% | 0 | +0.6pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 30 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 37 | 15.2% | 14.1% | -7 | -2.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 40 | 17.5% | 15.6% | 46 | 18.9% | 14.9% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 46 | 20.1% | 15.8% | 26 | 10.7% | 12.9% | +20 | +9.4pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 8 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3 | 1.2% | 2.6% | +5 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |