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Gladstone

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  1. Gladstone
  2. Community Snapshot
  3. Population
  4. You are here: Age Profile
  5. Household Character
  6. Cultural Diversity
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Age Profile

In 2021 the community of Gladstone had a population of 37,703 which is an increase of 5,630 since 2011. With the largest increase taking place between 2016 and 2021, at 4,285 people. It is estimated that the population will increase by a further 3,090 to 12,991 people by 2041, with the retirement age (65-79) cohort forecast to experience the largest increase.

In 2021 the median age for Gladstone was 35, which is lower than the region and State median age of 38.

Gladstone age profile

Since 2011 the median age of Gladstone has fluctuated from 35 in 2011 to 33 in 2016 and back to 35 in 2021.

The Gladstone community is diverse across age groups, with people living in the area until their senior years.

There are some strong trends and a notable decrease in the community aged between 0-4 years old and through to 50-54 years old between 2021, 2016 and 2011.

The most notable decrease is for those aged 35-44 years old, with a decrease of 266 people between 2011 and 2021.

There are notable increases across all age brackets from 55-79 years old, with an increase of 963 people.

In 2021 the age groups that differ most to the Gladstone Region are:

  • Gladstone has a larger proportion of the population aged 25-29 making up 6.6 per cent of the population (2,481 people) compared to 5.9 per cent for the region. The proportion of people in this age bracket has decreased by 1.6 per cent between 2016 and 2021.
  • Gladstone has a larger proportion of the population aged 20-24 making up 5.65 per cent of the population (2,129 people) compared to 5 per cent for the region. Although, the proportion of people in this age bracket has decreased by 1.6 per cent over the past five years.
  • Gladstone has a smaller proportion of the population aged between 50 and 84 than the region, however at a local level the percentage of people in these age brackets are increasing with an increase of 2,427 people between 2011 and 2021.

There will continue to be demand for diverse services and activity opportunities to cater for all age groups in the community.

Consideration should be given to services, lifestyle offerings and opportunities for those in tertiary education and the young work force if they are to stay within the region. Currently, Gladstone’s population is decreasing at a higher proportional rate than the wider region. This could impact on the number of parents, home builders and ultimately the region’s future growth.

With a significant ageing population and with the trend of retirement living, consideration should be made for increased access to health services.

Age

 

Gladstone

 

Gladstone Region

Queensland

 

2021 Pop

% pop

2016 Pop

% pop

2011 pop

% pop

% Change 2011- 2021

% Change 2016- 2021

% Change 2011- 2016

2021 Pop

% pop

2021 Pop

% pop

Median age

35

N/A

33

--

35

NA

NA

NA

 

38

N/A

38

N/A

0-4 years

2381

6.32

2677

8.011

2691

8.4

-2.1

-1.7

-0.4

4,049

6.4

292,452

5.7

5-9 years

2569

6.81

2601

7.783

2352

7.3

-0.5

-1.0

0.4

4,686

7.4

329,311

6.4

10-14 years

2614

6.93

2257

6.754

2288

7.1

-0.2

0.2

-0.4

4,913

7.7

342,560

6.6

15-19 years

2281

6.05

2141

6.407

2218

6.9

-0.9

-0.4

-0.5

4,001

6.3

313,506

6.1

20-24 years

2129

5.65

2433

7.281

2333

7.3

-1.6

-1.6

0.0

3,159

5

323,739

6.3

25-29 years

2481

6.6

2709

8.1

2617

8.2

-1.6

-1.5

-0.1

3,766

5.9

347,687

6.7

30-34 years

2459

6.5

1684

5.0

2306

7.2

-0.7

1.5

-2.2

4,066

6.4

354,033

6.9

35-39 years

2485

6.6

2347

7.0

2475

7.7

-1.1

-0.4

-0.7

4,280

6.7

357,120

6.9

40-44 years

2240

5.9

2428

7.3

2393

7.5

-1.5

-1.3

-0.2

4,069

6.4

330,692

6.4

45-49 years

2385

6.3

2387

7.1

2317

7.2

-0.9

-0.8

-0.1

4,158

6.5

340,287

6.6

50-54 years

2280

6.0

2275

6.8

2214

6.9

-0.9

-0.8

-0.1

4,546

7.2

333,843

6.5

55-59 years

2249

6.0

1948

5.8

1779

5.5

0.4

0.1

0.3

4,524

7.1

316,378

6.1

60-64 years

1923

5.1

1465

4.4

1395

4.3

0.8

0.7

0.0

4,154

6.5

298,919

5.8

65-69 years

1449

3.8

1047

3.1

963

3.0

0.8

0.7

0.1

3,190

5.0

264,515

5.1

70-74 years

1137

3.0

764

2.3

650

2.0

1.0

0.7

0.3

2,532

4.0

238,952

4.6

75-79 years

731

1.9

537

1.6

476

1.5

0.5

0.3

0.1

1,507

2.4

168,385

3.3

80-84 years

500

1.3

390

1.2

365

1.1

0.2

0.2

0.0

886

1.4

106,611

2.1

85 years and over

427

1.1

337

1.0

238

0.7

0.4

0.1

0.3

677

1.1

98,135

1.9

 

Group

Age

Gladstone

Gladstone Region

 

 

2021

% pop

2016

% pop

2011

% pop

% Change 2011- 2021

% Change 2016- 2021

% Change 2011- 2016

2021

% pop

Babies and pre-schoolers

0-4 yrs

2381

6.3

2677

8.0

2691

8.4

-2.1

-1.7

-0.4

4,049

6.4%

Primary and secondary schoolers

5-19 yrs

7464

19.8

6,999

20.9

6,858

21.4

-1.6

-1.1

-0.4

13,600

28.8%

Tertiary education and independence

20-24 yrs

2129

5.6

2433

7.3

2333

7.3

-1.6

-1.6

0.0

3,159

5.0%

Young workforce

25-29 yrs

2481

6.6

2709

8.1

2617

8.2

-1.6

-1.5

-0.1

3,766

5.9%

Parents and home builders

30-49yrs

9569

25.4

8,846

26.5

9,491

29.6

-4.2

-1.1

-3.1

16,933

26.6%

Older workers and retirees

50-59 yrs.

4529

12.0

4,223

12.6

3,993

12.4

-0.4

-0.6

0.2

9,070

14.3%

Empty nesters and retirees

60-69 yrs

3372

8.9

2512

7.5

2358

7.4

1.6

1.4

0.2

7,344

13.6%

Seniors

70-84 yrs

2368

6.3

1691

5.1

1491

4.6

1.6

1.2

0.4

4,925

7.8%

Elderly aged

85+

427

1.1

337

1.0

238

0.7

0.4

0.1

0.3

679

1.1%

Service group breakdown compared to the Region, source ABS 2022, 2016, 2011

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