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5,000 to 9,999 vs 100,000 to 249,999

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 1,346 km apart · 5,000 to 9,999 profile · 100,000 to 249,999 profile

5,000 to 9,999 100,000 to 249,999

These two areas are far apart and show different social profiles. 100,000 to 249,999 is younger, with a typical resident aged 37 and far more people who finished Year 12 (54.9% compared to 41.0% in 5,000 to 9,999). It is also more diverse, with a higher share of people born overseas (18.1%) and those using another language at home (11.6%). In contrast, 5,000 to 9,999 is noticeably older, with a typical age of 43 and a much higher share of seniors (24.6%). Homes are also more likely to be owned outright here, at 37.5% compared to 25.9% in 100,000 to 249,999.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the number of children under 15, with around 19% of the population in each. Since 2011, some gaps have narrowed, such as the difference in Year 12 completion and the proportion of people born overseas. Other gaps have widened, including the difference in the typical age of residents and the share of homes owned outright. While 100,000 to 249,999 has better access to public transport and groceries within a 15-minute walk, both areas have very similar typical weekly rents, around $300 to $315.

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Where they differ most

Population: 173,910 larger in 100,000 to 249,999 Year 12: 13.9 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 Owned outright: 11.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Aged 65+: 8.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Born overseas: 7.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +173,910 larger in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
261,391 77th pct 435,301 86th pct
Median age in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +6 yrs older in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
43 yrs 61st pct 37 yrs 19th pct
First Nations in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
7.6% 62nd pct 8.2% 68th pct
Aged 65+ in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +8.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
24.6% 85th pct 15.8% 34th pct
Under 15 in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
18.4% 62nd pct 19.1% 72nd pct
De facto in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.3 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
12.7% 49th pct 14.0% 74th pct

Age structure

22.5% Young adults (25–44) +4.6 pts ▸ 27.2%
24.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.8 pts 15.8%
23.9% Older adults (45–64) +0.6 pts ▸ 24.5%
18.4% Children (0–14) +0.6 pts ▸ 19.1%
10.5% Youth (15–24) +2.9 pts ▸ 13.4%

Marital status

44.5% Married ◂ +3.9 pts 40.6%
33.5% Never married +7.3 pts ▸ 40.8%
10.5% Divorced ◂ +0.5 pts 10.0%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 4.8%
3.8% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

5,000 to 9,999 100,000 to 249,999

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +7.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
10.9% 23rd pct 18.1% 71st pct

Country of birth

82.2% Australia ◂ +7.3 pts 74.8%
2.6% England +0.2 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.1% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.9% India +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.4% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

41.3% Australian ◂ +7.3 pts 34.0%
41.3% English ◂ +5.0 pts 36.3%
12.0% Irish ◂ +0.6 pts 11.4%
10.3% Scottish ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%
4.0% German +2.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.3% Italian +1.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.9% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.9% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.2% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.0% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +5.9 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
5.7% 31st pct 11.6% 67th pct
Limited English in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.9 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
0.7% 40th pct 1.6% 72nd pct

Language used at home

87.7% English only ◂ +7.0 pts 80.6%
0.7% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%
0.4% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +3.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
35.4% 21st pct 39.2% 33rd pct

Religious affiliation

53.6% Christianity ◂ +6.5 pts 47.1%
35.4% No religion +3.7 pts ▸ 39.2%
8.1% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.9% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.7% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.7% Hinduism +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +13.9 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
41.0% 40th pct 54.9% 85th pct
Bachelor+ in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +4.8 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
14.8% 52nd pct 19.7% 78th pct

Highest year of school

41.0% Year 12 +13.9 pts ▸ 54.9%
30.3% Year 10 ◂ +9.3 pts 20.9%
13.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.6 pts 8.6%
7.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 7.0%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.7 pts 32.3%
18.0% Bachelor degree +4.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
14.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.2 pts ▸ 14.4%
4.6% Postgraduate degree +1.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.5% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

Field of qualification

15.7% Management & commerce even 15.7%
14.6% Engineering & related ◂ +0.2 pts 14.4%
10.4% Health +2.2 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.2% Society & culture +1.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.3% Education ◂ +0.9 pts 8.3%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +1.2 pts 5.1%
5.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.3 pts 1.9%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 2.3%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.5% Information technology +0.2 pts ▸ 1.7%

Income

Personal income in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +$126 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
$687 42nd pct $813 73rd pct
Household income in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +$279 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
$1,292 30th pct $1,571 62nd pct
Family income in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +$268 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
$1,699 40th pct $1,967 70th pct
High earners in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
7.7% 44th pct 9.4% 61st pct
High-income homes in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +3.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
13.6% 41st pct 16.7% 57th pct

Household income distribution

31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.2 pts 28.4%
26.4% $1,500–$2,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 31.1%
21.1% Under $650 ◂ +5.3 pts 15.8%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.2% $4,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 7.7%

Personal income distribution

43.8% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 37.4%
31.8% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 33.6%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
2.3% $3,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +6.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
34.5% 81st pct 28.4% 41st pct
Mental health in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
10.4% 63rd pct 9.9% 54th pct
Needs assistance in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
7.5% 85th pct 6.2% 53rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Arthritis ◂ +3.8 pts 8.6%
10.4% Mental health ◂ +0.5 pts 9.9%
9.9% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 8.0%
8.3% Other condition even 8.4%
5.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.1 pts 4.6%
5.5% Heart disease ◂ +1.4 pts 4.0%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 3.0%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 1.9%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.1% None +5.4 pts ▸ 61.4%
21.7% One condition ◂ +2.8 pts 18.9%
8.0% Two conditions ◂ +1.9 pts 6.1%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +1.4 pts 3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
15.6% 49th pct 14.1% 33rd pct
Unpaid carers in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
12.6% 54th pct 11.1% 34th pct
Unpaid child care in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
24.8% 46th pct 26.0% 65th pct
Defence service in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +2.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
3.7% 62nd pct 6.2% 96th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +3.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
22.3% 61st pct 18.7% 27th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.1 larger in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
2.3 14th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
17.4% 67th pct 18.4% 83rd pct
Living alone in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +2.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
30.7% 75th pct 28.2% 49th pct

Family composition

49.8% Couples with children +2.5 pts ▸ 52.4%
31.7% Couples without children ◂ +3.9 pts 27.9%
17.4% One-parent families +1.1 pts ▸ 18.4%
1.1% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

36.2% 2 people ◂ +1.4 pts 34.8%
30.7% 1 person ◂ +2.6 pts 28.2%
13.3% 3 people +2.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
11.8% 4 people +1.2 pts ▸ 13.1%
5.5% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 5.5%
2.5% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +$15 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
$300 57th pct $315 71st pct
Mortgage in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 even gap narrowing
$1,520 57th pct $1,517 56th pct
People / bedroom in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.10 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +9.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
28.7% 45th pct 37.9% 86th pct
Owned outright in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +11.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
37.5% 67th pct 25.9% 14th pct
Separate houses in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +7.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
82.8% 33rd pct 75.6% 19th pct
3+ bedrooms in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
76.5% 46th pct 74.9% 37th pct

How homes are owned or rented

28.7% Rented +9.2 pts ▸ 37.9%
37.5% Owned outright ◂ +11.6 pts 25.9%
29.8% Owned with a mortgage +3.4 pts ▸ 33.2%
2.1% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%
1.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

82.8% Separate house ◂ +7.2 pts 75.6%
11.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
4.8% Flat or apartment +5.5 pts ▸ 10.3%
1.0% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

Bedrooms per home

43.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.7 pts 39.1%
27.4% 4 bedrooms +2.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.9% 2 bedrooms +1.1 pts ▸ 19.0%
5.4% 5 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.2% 1 bedroom +0.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.4% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

42.1% $200–$349 +5.8 pts ▸ 47.9%
30.0% $350–$549 +4.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
18.0% Under $200 ◂ +6.6 pts 11.4%
5.2% $550–$749 ◂ +2.4 pts 2.8%
1.1% $750 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.5% $1,000–$1,799 +7.7 pts ▸ 44.1%
27.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 25.2%
21.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.8 pts 18.3%
9.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 7.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.3 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
6.2% 58th pct 6.4% 63rd pct
Work from home in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +3.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
11.1% 65th pct 7.7% 44th pct
PT commute in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.3 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
0.6% 21st pct 0.9% 34th pct

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) +1.2 pts ▸ 66.2%
11.1% Worked at home ◂ +3.4 pts 7.7%
5.1% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.2% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 2.4%
0.4% Bicycle +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.5% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.3 pts 38.2%
37.3% 2 vehicles +0.8 pts ▸ 38.1%
11.3% 3 vehicles +0.4 pts ▸ 11.7%
6.2% No vehicle +0.3 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.7% 4 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 5.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +4.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
40.4% 61st pct 45.0% 80th pct
Recent arrivals in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +3.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
13.2% 58th pct 16.8% 73rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.9 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
4.7% 38th pct 5.5% 61st pct
Participation in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +8.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
53.6% 39th pct 62.3% 83rd pct
Full-time in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +3.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
57.7% 53rd pct 60.7% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

14.9% Health care & social assistance +3.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
10.3% Retail trade ◂ +0.7 pts 9.6%
9.2% Education & training +0.4 pts ▸ 9.7%
9.5% Construction ◂ +1.4 pts 8.1%
7.7% Public administration & safety +1.6 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.0% Accommodation & food +0.3 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.7% Manufacturing ◂ +2.2 pts 4.5%
4.3% Professional & technical +0.4 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.9% Transport & warehousing +0.7 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.2% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.6 pts 1.1%
3.3% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

17.2% Professionals +3.7 pts ▸ 20.9%
13.7% Community & personal service +1.9 pts ▸ 15.6%
15.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.9 pts 14.2%
12.7% Labourers ◂ +2.7 pts 9.9%
11.5% Clerical & administrative +0.6 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.5% Managers ◂ +1.3 pts 10.2%
9.2% Sales workers ◂ +0.2 pts 9.1%
7.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.1 pts 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.4 higher in 100,000 to 249,999
5.2 67th pct 5.6 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.1 more in 100,000 to 249,999
5.3 70th pct 5.4 74th pct
15-min city in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +7.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
58.7% 59th pct 66.3% 80th pct
Walk to shops in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +8.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
56.1% 50th pct 64.8% 71st pct
Walk to transit in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +11.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
73.1% 62nd pct 84.2% 71st pct
Walk to school in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +1.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
66.5% 63rd pct 67.6% 65th pct
Walk to a park in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +5.4 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
89.9% 57th pct 95.2% 78th pct
Walk to health in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +4.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
51.1% 76th pct 46.5% 63rd pct
Amenities/1k in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +4.8 more in 5,000 to 9,999
16.8 47th pct 12.1 12th pct
Intersections/km² in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +30 higher in 100,000 to 249,999
53 63rd pct 83 79th pct
Mean slope in 5,000 to 9,999in 100,000 to 249,999 +0.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
5.5% 57th pct 5.1% 47th pct

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

Compare 100,000 to 249,999 with nearby areas

4,999 or less Remainder of State/Territory 50,000 to 99,999 500 or more 20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999 10,000 to 19,999 1 million or more 499 or less 250,000 to 999,999 5,000 to 9,999 499 or less

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5,000 to 9,999 vs 100,000 to 249,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR114/5-000-to-9-999/vs/SOSR303/100-000-to-249-999