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 Ravenshoe, accounting for 20.4% (272 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69), which increased by 269 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Ravenshoe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Ravenshoe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ravenshoe, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
48
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
48
3.6%
-3.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
90
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
90
6.8%
-9.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
139
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
139
10.4%
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
70
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
70
5.3%
+5.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
96
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
96
7.2%
+7.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
163
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
163
12.2%
+2.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
212
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
212
15.9%
+15.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
272
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
272
20.4%
+13.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
190
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
190
14.3%
+14.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
31
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
31
2.3%
+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)
+45
-3.4pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+83
-9.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+135
+1.1pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+70
+5.3pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+96
+7.2pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+159
+2.9pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+212
+15.9pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+269
+13.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+190
+14.3pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+31
+2.3pp
Data table
Service age groups for Ravenshoe. 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) | 48 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3 | 7.0% | 5.3% | +45 | -3.4pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 90 | 6.8% | 8.5% | 7 | 16.3% | 9.2% | +83 | -9.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 139 | 10.4% | 8.5% | 4 | 9.3% | 7.6% | +135 | +1.1pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 70 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +70 | +5.3pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 96 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +96 | +7.2pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 163 | 12.2% | 15.8% | 4 | 9.3% | 16.7% | +159 | +2.9pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 212 | 15.9% | 14.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.3% | +212 | +15.9pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 272 | 20.4% | 16.2% | 3 | 7.0% | 15.8% | +269 | +13.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 190 | 14.3% | 15.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% | +190 | +14.3pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 31 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% | +31 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 1,332 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,289 | 0.0pp |