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50,000 to 99,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 981 km apart · 50,000 to 99,999 profile · 5,000 to 9,999 profile

50,000 to 99,999 5,000 to 9,999

These two far-apart areas differ most in how people get around. 50,000 to 99,999 is somewhat walkable, with 88.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 60.1% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed. In contrast, 5,000 to 9,999 is mostly car-dependent, where only 20.4% of homes are near public transport. 50,000 to 99,999 also has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (16.8% compared to 12.8%) and more people working from home (12.7% versus 7.5%).

Since 2011, several gaps between the two have widened, including the difference in university qualifications and the share of people working from home. However, they remain very similar in other ways. Both areas have nearly the same typical weekly household income, around $1,500, and a similar share of children under 15. They also share a similar religious profile, with about 40% of residents in both places reporting no religion.

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 4.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 Unpaid carers: 1.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 Rent: $50 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 PT commute: 0.7 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Work from home: 5.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +27,226 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
194,335 73rd pct 167,109 72nd pct
Median age in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1 yrs older in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
39 yrs 29th pct 38 yrs 24th pct
First Nations in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
6.3% 52nd pct 7.8% 64th pct
Aged 65+ in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
19.1% 49th pct 18.1% 42nd pct
Under 15 in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.9 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
19.5% 77th pct 20.4% 86th pct
De facto in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
12.8% 53rd pct 13.2% 62nd pct

Age structure

25.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.5 pts 25.4%
23.7% Older adults (45–64) +0.8 pts ▸ 24.5%
19.5% Children (0–14) +0.9 pts ▸ 20.4%
19.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.0 pts 18.1%
11.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.2 pts 11.6%

Marital status

44.0% Married +1.2 pts ▸ 45.2%
36.0% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 35.7%
10.2% Divorced ◂ +0.7 pts 9.5%
5.9% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 5.7%
3.9% Separated even 3.9%

Age & sex structure

50,000 to 99,999 5,000 to 9,999

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
11.9% 33rd pct 15.1% 56th pct

Country of birth

83.1% Australia ◂ +6.5 pts 76.6%
2.2% England +0.7 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.1% New Zealand +1.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.2% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%
0.7% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% China even 0.3%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

41.6% English ◂ +2.9 pts 38.7%
40.8% Australian ◂ +3.5 pts 37.3%
11.7% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 10.4%
10.6% Scottish ◂ +0.7 pts 9.9%
5.1% German +1.3 pts ▸ 6.4%
2.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.4%
1.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.2% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.8%
1.0% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.2% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Other language in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
7.4% 46th pct 7.3% 45th pct
Limited English in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
1.3% 63rd pct 1.1% 58th pct

Language used at home

87.6% English only ◂ +3.2 pts 84.5%
0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.4% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Tagalog even 0.3%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.2% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
39.6% 37th pct 40.1% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +2.9 pts 47.2%
39.6% No religion +0.5 pts ▸ 40.1%
6.5% Not stated +3.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
1.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
0.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.6% Islam even 0.6%
0.1% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
44.8% 61st pct 45.9% 69th pct
Bachelor+ in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
16.8% 71st pct 12.8% 30th pct

Highest year of school

44.8% Year 12 +1.1 pts ▸ 45.9%
28.8% Year 10 ◂ +3.5 pts 25.3%
12.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.8 pts 11.2%
8.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.6 pts 7.5%

Highest qualification level

37.2% Certificate III / IV +1.0 pts ▸ 38.2%
19.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.7 pts 16.0%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.5 pts 13.9%
5.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.6 pts 3.5%
3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.7 pts 2.5%
2.6% Certificate I / II +0.3 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

18.1% Management & commerce ◂ +3.6 pts 14.5%
15.5% Engineering & related +2.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
11.9% Health ◂ +2.8 pts 9.1%
11.7% Society & culture ◂ +1.7 pts 10.0%
9.0% Education ◂ +0.4 pts 8.6%
6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.4 pts 6.0%
5.6% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.2% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
1.8% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%

Income

Personal income in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$9 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
$753 60th pct $744 57th pct
Household income in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$41 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
$1,481 53rd pct $1,522 57th pct
Family income in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$5 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$1,895 63rd pct $1,890 62nd pct
High earners in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
8.7% 55th pct 9.3% 61st pct
High-income homes in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
16.0% 54th pct 16.8% 58th pct

Household income distribution

30.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 29.2%
29.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.4 pts 28.2%
17.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.8 pts 16.9%
8.8% $3,000–$3,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.1% $4,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

Personal income distribution

41.3% Under $650 ◂ +1.2 pts 40.1%
34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.0 pts 31.1%
15.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 15.4%
2.6% $3,000 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
34.3% 78th pct 29.5% 46th pct
Mental health in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
12.4% 87th pct 9.4% 43rd pct
Needs assistance in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
7.2% 77th pct 6.5% 58th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Mental health ◂ +3.1 pts 9.4%
11.1% Arthritis ◂ +1.5 pts 9.6%
10.4% Asthma ◂ +1.7 pts 8.7%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +1.0 pts 7.9%
5.3% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 5.0%
4.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.2 pts 2.3%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%
0.9% Dementia even 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.7% None +1.6 pts ▸ 59.3%
22.2% One condition ◂ +3.0 pts 19.2%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.1 pts 6.6%
4.3% Three or more ◂ +0.7 pts 3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
13.1% 26th pct 14.4% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
13.2% 68th pct 11.3% 36th pct
Unpaid child care in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
28.6% 86th pct 26.4% 70th pct
Defence service in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
3.8% 63rd pct 3.7% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
21.6% 52nd pct 21.4% 49th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap narrowing
2.5 57th pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
17.8% 71st pct 16.7% 59th pct
Living alone in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
27.8% 47th pct 25.5% 31st pct

Family composition

53.7% Couples with children +0.5 pts ▸ 54.2%
27.5% Couples without children +0.6 pts ▸ 28.1%
17.8% One-parent families ◂ +1.1 pts 16.7%
1.1% Other families even 1.1%

Household size

34.2% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 35.2%
27.8% 1 person ◂ +2.3 pts 25.5%
15.2% 3 people ◂ +0.5 pts 14.8%
13.9% 4 people +0.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.0% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 6.6%
2.8% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$50 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
$340 82nd pct $290 52nd pct
Mortgage in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$144 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
$1,731 75th pct $1,587 64th pct
People / bedroom in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
32.5% 71st pct 33.3% 74th pct
Owned outright in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
30.5% 33rd pct 29.9% 30th pct
Separate houses in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +6.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
79.9% 26th pct 86.7% 44th pct
3+ bedrooms in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
77.7% 54th pct 81.5% 81st pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.2 pts 33.3%
32.5% Rented +0.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.5% Owned outright ◂ +0.6 pts 29.9%
2.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%
1.4% Not stated +0.6 pts ▸ 2.0%

Types of homes

79.9% Separate house +6.8 pts ▸ 86.7%
13.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.0 pts 8.7%
5.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.4 pts 3.1%
0.7% Other dwelling +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%

Bedrooms per home

40.0% 3 bedrooms +0.5 pts ▸ 40.4%
32.2% 4 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 34.6%
17.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.0 pts 13.3%
5.6% 5 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.6 pts 2.7%
0.3% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

36.2% $200–$349 +9.0 pts ▸ 45.2%
42.2% $350–$549 ◂ +15.3 pts 26.9%
13.5% Under $200 +7.8 pts ▸ 21.3%
4.1% $550–$749 ◂ +1.7 pts 2.4%
0.4% $750 or more even 0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.3% $1,000–$1,799 +0.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
32.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 29.6%
15.9% Under $1,000 +2.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
8.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 6.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
6.2% 58th pct 5.0% 40th pct
Work from home in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
12.7% 71st pct 7.5% 43rd pct
PT commute in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.7 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
0.6% 20th pct 1.3% 50th pct

How people get to work

64.2% Car (driver) +2.4 pts ▸ 66.6%
12.7% Worked at home ◂ +5.2 pts 7.5%
4.4% Car (passenger) +1.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
1.8% Walked +0.9 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.4% Bus +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Bicycle even 0.5%
0.2% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

38.3% 2 vehicles +0.4 pts ▸ 38.6%
36.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.7 pts 34.3%
12.2% 3 vehicles +2.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.3% 4 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.2% No vehicle ◂ +1.2 pts 5.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap narrowing
42.5% 73rd pct 42.5% 73rd pct
Recent arrivals in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
14.9% 65th pct 16.5% 72nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
5.0% 48th pct 5.0% 49th pct
Participation in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
60.1% 70th pct 58.7% 61st pct
Full-time in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
57.8% 54th pct 61.1% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

18.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.5 pts 12.5%
10.7% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 9.2%
9.3% Construction +0.3 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.7% Education & training +0.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.9 pts 6.9%
6.4% Manufacturing +0.4 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.9 pts 5.6%
1.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.7 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.8% Mining +2.8 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.1% Transport & warehousing +0.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.5% Professional & technical ◂ +1.0 pts 3.5%
4.1% Other services even 4.1%

Occupations people work in

18.5% Professionals ◂ +4.1 pts 14.4%
14.9% Technicians & trades +1.6 pts ▸ 16.5%
10.8% Labourers +3.8 pts ▸ 14.7%
14.0% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 11.9%
12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.8 pts 11.5%
10.5% Managers ◂ +0.1 pts 10.5%
7.6% Machinery operators & drivers +2.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.6% Sales workers ◂ +1.3 pts 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.8 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
5.6 77th pct 3.8 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.3 more in 50,000 to 99,999
5.3 73rd pct 4.1 33rd pct
15-min city in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +14.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
60.1% 66th pct 45.8% 34th pct
Walk to shops in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
58.2% 57th pct 52.3% 40th pct
Walk to transit in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +67.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
88.3% 78th pct 20.4% 29th pct
Walk to school in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +14.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
72.4% 78th pct 57.6% 42nd pct
Walk to a park in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +9.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
93.8% 72nd pct 84.8% 43rd pct
Walk to health in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
45.6% 60th pct 44.0% 55th pct
Amenities/1k in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +9.0 more in 50,000 to 99,999
20.7 68th pct 11.7 10th pct
Intersections/km² in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +60 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
87 80th pct 27 35th pct
Mean slope in 50,000 to 99,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
5.6% 58th pct 4.9% 43rd pct

Compare 50,000 to 99,999 with nearby areas

499 or less 500 or more 250,000 to 999,999 1 million or more 10,000 to 19,999 20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999 499 or less 250,000 to 999,999 Remainder of State/Territory 4,999 or less 250,000 to 999,999

Compare 5,000 to 9,999 with nearby areas

20,000 to 49,999 50,000 to 99,999 500 or more 10,000 to 19,999 1 million or more 250,000 to 999,999 100,000 to 249,999 Remainder of State/Territory 4,999 or less 5,000 to 9,999 10,000 to 19,999 50,000 to 99,999

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 50,000 to 99,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR111/50-000-to-99-999/vs/SOSR314/5-000-to-9-999