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 Malanda, accounting for 17.1% (342 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Primary schoolers (5 to 11), which increased by 37 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Malanda - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Malanda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Malanda, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
84
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
84
4.2%
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
196
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
196
9.8%
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
160
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
160
8.0%
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
80
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
80
4.0%
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
126
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
126
6.3%
-1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
293
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
293
14.6%
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
280
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
280
14.0%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
342
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
342
17.1%
+1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
338
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
338
16.9%
-0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
89
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
89
4.5%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
-2
-0.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+37
+1.8pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+24
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-28
-1.4pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-23
-1.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-18
-1.1pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-9
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+32
+1.5pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+1
-0.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+9
+0.5pp
Data table
Service age groups for Malanda. 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) | 84 | 4.2% | 4.1% | 86 | 4.3% | 5.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 196 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 159 | 8.0% | 9.2% | +37 | +1.8pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 160 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 136 | 6.9% | 7.6% | +24 | +1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 80 | 4.0% | 5.3% | 108 | 5.4% | 5.9% | -28 | -1.4pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 126 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 149 | 7.5% | 8.3% | -23 | -1.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 293 | 14.6% | 15.8% | 311 | 15.7% | 16.7% | -18 | -1.1pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 280 | 14.0% | 14.3% | 289 | 14.6% | 15.3% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 342 | 17.1% | 16.2% | 310 | 15.6% | 15.8% | +32 | +1.5pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 338 | 16.9% | 15.6% | 337 | 17.0% | 13.3% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 89 | 4.5% | 2.7% | 80 | 4.0% | 2.5% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,000 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,985 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |