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 Upper Barron, accounting for 14.9% (75 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (15.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 33 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Upper Barron - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Upper Barron in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Barron, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
29
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
29
5.8%
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
62
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
62
12.3%
+4.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
51
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
51
10.1%
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
37
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
37
7.4%
+2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
49
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
49
9.7%
+1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
75
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
75
14.9%
-2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
72
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
72
14.3%
+0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
62
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
62
12.3%
-5.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
74
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
74
14.7%
+5.6pp
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)
-2
-1.1pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+25
+4.1pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+10
+1.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+13
+2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+14
+1.9pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-1
-2.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+9
+0.3pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-18
-5.4pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+33
+5.6pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-3
-0.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Upper Barron. 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) | 29 | 5.8% | 4.1% | 31 | 6.9% | 5.3% | -2 | -1.1pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 62 | 12.3% | 8.5% | 37 | 8.2% | 9.2% | +25 | +4.1pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 51 | 10.1% | 8.5% | 41 | 9.1% | 7.6% | +10 | +1.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 37 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 24 | 5.3% | 5.9% | +13 | +2.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 49 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 35 | 7.8% | 8.3% | +14 | +1.9pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 75 | 14.9% | 15.8% | 76 | 16.9% | 16.7% | -1 | -2.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 72 | 14.3% | 14.3% | 63 | 14.0% | 15.3% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 62 | 12.3% | 16.2% | 80 | 17.7% | 15.8% | -18 | -5.4pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 74 | 14.7% | 15.6% | 41 | 9.1% | 13.3% | +33 | +5.6pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 451 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |