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, Seniors (70 to 84) was the most common category among residents in Yungaburra, accounting for 21.6% (275 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 272 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Yungaburra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Yungaburra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yungaburra, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
44
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
44
3.5%
-3.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
85
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
85
6.7%
+6.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
85
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
85
6.7%
+6.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
56
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
56
4.4%
-2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
82
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
82
6.4%
-0.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
203
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
203
16.0%
+3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
186
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
186
14.6%
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
219
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
219
17.2%
+17.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
275
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
275
21.6%
+15.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
34
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
34
2.7%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+41
-3.0pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
+85
+6.7pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
+85
+6.7pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
+53
-2.1pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+79
-0.1pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
+197
+3.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+179
-0.6pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+219
+17.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+272
+15.1pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+34
+2.7pp
Data table
Service age groups for Yungaburra. 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) | 44 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 3 | 6.5% | 5.3% | +41 | -3.0pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 85 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +85 | +6.7pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 85 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +85 | +6.7pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 56 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3 | 6.5% | 5.9% | +53 | -2.1pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 82 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 3 | 6.5% | 8.3% | +79 | -0.1pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 203 | 16.0% | 15.8% | 6 | 13.0% | 16.7% | +197 | +3.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 186 | 14.6% | 14.3% | 7 | 15.2% | 15.3% | +179 | -0.6pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 219 | 17.2% | 16.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.8% | +219 | +17.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 275 | 21.6% | 15.6% | 3 | 6.5% | 13.3% | +272 | +15.1pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 34 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% | +34 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 1,272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,226 | 0.0pp |