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, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Carrington (Qld), accounting for 22.5% (43 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 35 people and 18.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Carrington (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Carrington (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carrington (Qld), with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
3
1.6%
-5.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
15
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
15
7.9%
-3.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
7
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
7
3.7%
-3.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
7
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
7
3.7%
+0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
16
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
16
8.4%
+1.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
17
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
17
8.9%
-10.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
43
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
43
22.5%
+10.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
24
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
24
12.6%
-9.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
42
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+18.3pp
42
22.0%
+18.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
0
0.0%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-10
-5.2pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-6
-3.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-6
-3.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+1
+0.5pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+3
+1.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-19
-10.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+21
+10.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-17
-9.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+35
+18.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-4
-2.1pp
Data table
Service age groups for Carrington (Qld). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 3 | 1.6% | 4.1% | 13 | 6.8% | 5.3% | -10 | -5.2pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 15 | 7.9% | 8.5% | 21 | 11.1% | 9.2% | -6 | -3.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 7 | 3.7% | 8.5% | 13 | 6.8% | 7.6% | -6 | -3.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 7 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6 | 3.2% | 5.9% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 16 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 13 | 6.8% | 8.3% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 17 | 8.9% | 15.8% | 36 | 18.9% | 16.7% | -19 | -10.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 43 | 22.5% | 14.3% | 22 | 11.6% | 15.3% | +21 | +10.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 24 | 12.6% | 16.2% | 41 | 21.6% | 15.8% | -17 | -9.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 42 | 22.0% | 15.6% | 7 | 3.7% | 13.3% | +35 | +18.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4 | 2.1% | 2.5% | -4 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |