Analysis of the service age groups of Tablelands (R) in 2021 compared to FNQROC region shows that there was a lower 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, 20.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 35.9% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 21.2% and 27.3% respectively for FNQROC region.
The major differences between the age structure of Tablelands (R) and FNQROC region were:
- A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (16.1% compared to 11.6%)
- A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (17.2% compared to 13.9%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (8.8% compared to 12.2%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (15.4% compared to 18.6%)