Analysis of the service age groups of FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Cairns (R) 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, 22.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 25.2% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 23.0% and 21.5% respectively for Cairns (R).
The major differences between the age structure of FNQROC region and Cairns (R) were:
- A larger percentage of 'Seniors' (10.6% compared to 8.8%)
- A larger percentage of 'Empty nesters and retirees' (12.7% compared to 11.2%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Parents and homebuilders' (19.3% compared to 20.9%)
- A smaller percentage of 'Young workforce' (12.4% compared to 13.2%)