Analysis of the service age groups of FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Australia shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher 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 21.7% and 23.0% respectively for Australia.
The major differences between the age structure of FNQROC region and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.7% compared to 10.9%)
- A larger percentage of 'Older workers & pre-retirees' (14.0% compared to 12.4%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.4% compared to 14.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Tertiary education & independence' (7.1% compared to 8.5%)