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 Innot Hot Springs, accounting for 31.2% (59 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49), which decreased by 104 people and 20.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Innot Hot Springs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Innot Hot Springs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Innot Hot Springs, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
5
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
5
2.6%
-3.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
6
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
6
3.2%
-9.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
0
0.0%
-8.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
11
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
11
5.8%
+2.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
6
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
6
3.2%
-7.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
10
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-20.4pp
10
5.3%
-20.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
29
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
29
15.3%
+3.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
59
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
59
31.2%
+19.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
19
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
19
10.1%
-0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
0
0.0%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-22
-3.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-51
-9.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-37
-8.4pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-5
+2.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-41
-7.4pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-104
-20.4pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-25
+3.1pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+6
+19.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
-27
-0.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Innot Hot Springs. 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) | 5 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 27 | 6.1% | 5.3% | -22 | -3.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 6 | 3.2% | 8.5% | 57 | 12.9% | 9.2% | -51 | -9.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | 37 | 8.4% | 7.6% | -37 | -8.4pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 11 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 16 | 3.6% | 5.9% | -5 | +2.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 6 | 3.2% | 8.9% | 47 | 10.6% | 8.3% | -41 | -7.4pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 10 | 5.3% | 15.8% | 114 | 25.7% | 16.7% | -104 | -20.4pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 29 | 15.3% | 14.3% | 54 | 12.2% | 15.3% | -25 | +3.1pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 59 | 31.2% | 16.2% | 53 | 12.0% | 15.8% | +6 | +19.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 19 | 10.1% | 15.6% | 46 | 10.4% | 13.3% | -27 | -0.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 443 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -254 | 0.0pp |