Analysis of the service age groups of FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Douglas (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 17.9% and 29.0% respectively for Douglas (S).
The major differences between the age structure of FNQROC region and Douglas (S) were:
- A larger percentage of 'Secondary schoolers' (8.0% compared to 6.2%)
- A larger percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (7.1% compared to 5.6%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.7% compared to 15.6%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.0% compared to 16.0%)