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 Sladevale, accounting for 17.1% (74 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 35 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Sladevale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Sladevale 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 Sladevale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
26
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
6.0%
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
46
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
46
10.6%
-3.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
60
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
60
13.9%
+4.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
15
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
15
3.5%
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
38
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
38
8.8%
-1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
74
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
74
17.1%
0.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
49
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
49
11.3%
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
73
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
73
16.9%
-0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
51
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
51
11.8%
+7.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
4
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
4
0.9%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+3
0.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-7
-3.3pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+25
+4.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
0
-0.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
0
-1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+9
0.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+3
-0.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+5
-0.9pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+35
+7.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+4
+0.9pp
Data table
Service age groups for Sladevale. 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) | 26 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 23 | 6.0% | 5.7% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 46 | 10.6% | 8.4% | 53 | 13.9% | 9.1% | -7 | -3.3pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 60 | 13.9% | 8.0% | 35 | 9.2% | 8.2% | +25 | +4.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 15 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 15 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 38 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 38 | 10.0% | 9.0% | 0 | -1.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 74 | 17.1% | 15.5% | 65 | 17.1% | 16.7% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 49 | 11.3% | 13.6% | 46 | 12.1% | 14.1% | +3 | -0.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 73 | 16.9% | 15.6% | 68 | 17.8% | 14.9% | +5 | -0.9pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 51 | 11.8% | 15.8% | 16 | 4.2% | 12.9% | +35 | +7.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 4 | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 433 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 381 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |