Analysis of the service age groups of FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Cook (S) shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (60+ years).
Overall, 22.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 20.3% and 26.5% respectively for Cook (S).
The major differences between the age structure of FNQROC region and Cook (S) were:
- A larger percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (8.0% compared to 6.1%)
- A larger percentage of 'Frail aged' (1.8% compared to 0.5%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.7% compared to 15.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.4% compared to 13.7%)