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20,000 to 49,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 392 km apart · 20,000 to 49,999 profile · 5,000 to 9,999 profile

20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999

These two areas are located nearly 400 km apart and differ significantly in their layout and populations. In 20,000 to 49,999, public transport is far more accessible, with 90.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk, compared to 73.1% in 5,000 to 9,999. The population in 20,000 to 49,999 is also more likely to be well-qualified, with 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, while 14.8% have one in 5,000 to 9,999. Meanwhile, 5,000 to 9,999 has a noticeably older population, with a typical age of 43 compared to 40 in 20,000 to 49,999.

Both areas share very similar profiles in terms of health and family life, with almost identical rates of long-term health conditions and children under 15. While they are alike in these respects, some gaps are shifting; for example, the difference in the typical age of residents has narrowed slightly since 2011. However, 20,000 to 49,999 has seen an increasing share of recent overseas arrivals, which has widened the gap between the two places over the last decade.

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Where they differ most

Population: 263,000 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 Household size: 0.1 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 Renting: 3.8 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 De facto: 0.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Year 12: 4.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +263,000 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
524,391 86th pct 261,391 77th pct
Median age in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3 yrs older in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
40 yrs 43rd pct 43 yrs 61st pct
First Nations in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
8.2% 68th pct 7.6% 62nd pct
Aged 65+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.9 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
21.7% 71st pct 24.6% 85th pct
Under 15 in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
18.5% 63rd pct 18.4% 62nd pct
De facto in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
12.2% 24th pct 12.7% 49th pct

Age structure

21.7% Seniors (65+) +2.9 pts ▸ 24.6%
24.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 22.5%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +0.3 pts ▸ 23.9%
18.5% Children (0–14) even 18.4%
11.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 10.5%

Marital status

43.0% Married +1.5 pts ▸ 44.5%
36.4% Never married ◂ +2.9 pts 33.5%
10.3% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 10.5%
6.7% Widowed +1.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.8% Separated even 3.8%

Age & sex structure

20,000 to 49,999 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 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
12.9% 43rd pct 10.9% 23rd pct

Country of birth

81.0% Australia +1.1 pts ▸ 82.2%
2.5% England +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.3% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
1.1% New Zealand even 1.1%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.5% Nepal ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.4% South Africa even 0.4%
0.4% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

39.5% Australian +1.8 pts ▸ 41.3%
40.2% English +1.0 pts ▸ 41.3%
12.1% Irish ◂ +0.1 pts 12.0%
10.5% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 10.3%
3.9% German +0.1 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.9% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 2.3%
1.2% Dutch even 1.2%
1.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%
1.1% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
1.0% Filipino ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.5% Greek even 0.4%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Language

Other language in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
7.8% 48th pct 5.7% 31st pct
Limited English in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
1.1% 58th pct 0.7% 40th pct

Language used at home

85.6% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 87.7%
0.5% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Cantonese even 0.2%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
35.7% 22nd pct 35.4% 21st pct

Religious affiliation

52.1% Christianity +1.5 pts ▸ 53.6%
35.7% No religion ◂ +0.3 pts 35.4%
8.0% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
1.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.7%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.7% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
45.2% 64th pct 41.0% 40th pct
Bachelor+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
18.3% 75th pct 14.8% 52nd pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 ◂ +4.2 pts 41.0%
27.7% Year 10 +2.5 pts ▸ 30.3%
12.1% Year 9 or below +1.1 pts ▸ 13.2%
6.7% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 7.2%

Highest qualification level

32.9% Certificate III / IV +3.2 pts ▸ 36.0%
20.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.3 pts 18.0%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 14.2%
6.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.1 pts 4.6%
3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.3 pts 3.0%
2.5% Certificate I / II even 2.5%

Field of qualification

16.7% Management & commerce ◂ +1.0 pts 15.7%
12.7% Engineering & related +1.8 pts ▸ 14.6%
12.1% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 11.2%
11.9% Health ◂ +1.5 pts 10.4%
9.1% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.6% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.7% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 3.2%
3.0% Creative arts ◂ +0.5 pts 2.5%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.4 pts 1.7%
1.8% Information technology ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%

Income

Personal income in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$46 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
$733 54th pct $687 42nd pct
Household income in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$109 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
$1,401 46th pct $1,292 30th pct
Family income in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$127 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
$1,826 56th pct $1,699 40th pct
High earners in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
8.2% 50th pct 7.7% 44th pct
High-income homes in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
14.9% 48th pct 13.6% 41st pct

Household income distribution

30.6% $650–$1,499 +1.0 pts ▸ 31.6%
28.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 26.4%
19.1% Under $650 +2.0 pts ▸ 21.1%
8.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%
6.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 6.2%

Personal income distribution

41.4% Under $650 +2.4 pts ▸ 43.8%
33.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 31.8%
14.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 13.6%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even
34.4% 81st pct 34.5% 81st pct
Mental health in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
11.7% 84th pct 10.4% 63rd pct
Needs assistance in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
7.5% 84th pct 7.5% 85th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.5% Arthritis +1.0 pts ▸ 12.4%
11.7% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 10.4%
10.4% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 9.9%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 8.3%
5.5% Diabetes +0.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.0% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.6% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.6% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.3% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.1% Dementia even 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.1% None ◂ +0.1 pts 56.1%
21.9% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 21.7%
7.9% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.6% Three or more +0.1 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
14.6% 38th pct 15.6% 49th pct
Unpaid carers in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
12.8% 56th pct 12.6% 54th pct
Unpaid child care in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.8 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
25.6% 58th pct 24.8% 46th pct
Defence service in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
3.4% 44th pct 3.7% 62nd pct
Housework 15h+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
21.1% 46th pct 22.3% 61st pct

Family & Households

Household size in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.3 14th pct
One-parent in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
18.4% 83rd pct 17.4% 67th pct
Living alone in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
30.4% 70th pct 30.7% 75th pct

Family composition

50.8% Couples with children ◂ +1.0 pts 49.8%
29.6% Couples without children +2.1 pts ▸ 31.7%
18.4% One-parent families ◂ +1.0 pts 17.4%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Household size

35.0% 2 people +1.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
30.4% 1 person +0.3 pts ▸ 30.7%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +0.7 pts 13.3%
12.3% 4 people ◂ +0.4 pts 11.8%
5.5% 5 people even 5.5%
2.8% 6 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$20 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
$320 73rd pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$88 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
$1,608 65th pct $1,520 57th pct
People / bedroom in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
Renting in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.8 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
32.5% 71st pct 28.7% 45th pct
Owned outright in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
34.0% 53rd pct 37.5% 67th pct
Separate houses in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
81.1% 29th pct 82.8% 33rd pct
3+ bedrooms in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
76.5% 46th pct 76.5% 46th pct

How homes are owned or rented

34.0% Owned outright +3.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
32.5% Rented ◂ +3.8 pts 28.7%
29.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.1 pts 29.8%
1.6% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
2.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 1.9%

Types of homes

81.1% Separate house +1.6 pts ▸ 82.8%
11.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.1 pts 11.0%
6.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.0 pts 4.8%
0.6% Other dwelling +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.5% 3 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 43.7%
29.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 27.4%
17.9% 2 bedrooms even 17.9%
6.0% 5 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 5.4%
3.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.6 pts 3.2%
0.3% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

41.5% $200–$349 +0.5 pts ▸ 42.1%
38.1% $350–$549 ◂ +8.1 pts 30.0%
13.1% Under $200 +4.9 pts ▸ 18.0%
3.2% $550–$749 +1.9 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.6% $750 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.3 pts 36.5%
29.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 27.0%
17.5% Under $1,000 +3.5 pts ▸ 21.0%
8.6% $3,000 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
6.8% 70th pct 6.2% 58th pct
Work from home in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
12.2% 69th pct 11.1% 65th pct
PT commute in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
0.5% 14th pct 0.6% 21st pct

How people get to work

63.8% Car (driver) +1.1 pts ▸ 65.0%
12.2% Worked at home ◂ +1.1 pts 11.1%
5.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 5.1%
2.6% Walked +0.6 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.3% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Train even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

39.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.3 pts 39.5%
36.2% 2 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 37.3%
11.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.1 pts 11.3%
6.8% No vehicle ◂ +0.6 pts 6.2%
5.7% 4 or more even 5.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
41.9% 70th pct 40.4% 61st pct
Recent arrivals in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
17.7% 76th pct 13.2% 58th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
4.8% 42nd pct 4.7% 38th pct
Participation in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
56.2% 50th pct 53.6% 39th pct
Full-time in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.8 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
58.5% 59th pct 57.7% 53rd pct

Industries people work in

18.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.9 pts 14.9%
10.4% Retail trade ◂ +0.1 pts 10.3%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +0.7 pts 9.2%
8.5% Construction +1.0 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.0% Accommodation & food even 8.0%
6.9% Public administration & safety +0.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.5% Manufacturing +0.2 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.3% Professional & technical even 4.3%
4.0% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.5% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.3% Administrative & support even 3.3%

Occupations people work in

19.9% Professionals ◂ +2.7 pts 17.2%
14.2% Technicians & trades +0.9 pts ▸ 15.2%
14.6% Community & personal service ◂ +0.9 pts 13.7%
11.7% Labourers +1.0 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.1 pts 11.5%
10.7% Managers +0.7 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 9.2%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers +1.1 pts ▸ 7.3%

Walkability

Walk score in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.3 higher in 20,000 to 49,999
5.5 75th pct 5.2 67th pct
Types ≤15 min in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even
5.3 71st pct 5.3 70th pct
15-min city in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
61.3% 71st pct 58.7% 59th pct
Walk to shops in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
52.0% 39th pct 56.1% 50th pct
Walk to transit in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +17.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
90.9% 84th pct 73.1% 62nd pct
Walk to school in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
68.4% 67th pct 66.5% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
91.9% 65th pct 89.9% 57th pct
Walk to health in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
46.8% 64th pct 51.1% 76th pct
Amenities/1k in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 more in 20,000 to 49,999
17.0 48th pct 16.8 47th pct
Intersections/km² in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +18 higher in 20,000 to 49,999
72 74th pct 53 63rd pct
Mean slope in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
5.7% 60th pct 5.5% 57th pct

Compare 20,000 to 49,999 with nearby areas

1 million or more 250,000 to 999,999 499 or less 250,000 to 999,999 Remainder of State/Territory 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less 500 or more 4,999 or less 5,000 to 9,999 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less

Compare 5,000 to 9,999 with nearby areas

50,000 to 99,999 499 or less 500 or more 10,000 to 19,999 250,000 to 999,999 1 million or more 20,000 to 49,999 10,000 to 19,999 250,000 to 999,999 499 or less 1 million or more 4,999 or less

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 20,000 to 49,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR112/20-000-to-49-999/vs/SOSR114/5-000-to-9-999