Analysis of the service age groups of FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Cassowary Coast (R) 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 20.9% and 31.3% respectively for Cassowary Coast (R).
The major differences between the age structure of FNQROC region and Cassowary Coast (R) were:
- A larger percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (19.3% compared to 16.6%)
- A larger percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.4% compared to 11.0%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.7% compared to 15.7%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Seniors' (10.6% compared to 13.0%)