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

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 847 km apart · 5,000 to 9,999 profile · 50,000 to 99,999 profile

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

These two far-apart areas have similar populations but different layouts. 5,000 to 9,999 is more accessible for many, with 73.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 41.1% in 50,000 to 99,999. This area also has a larger share of people aged 65 and over at 24.6% and more people working from home at 11.1%. In contrast, 50,000 to 99,999 has a higher share of people who have finished Year 12 (44.9% versus 41.0%) and a higher proportion of full-time employees at 61.0%.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked closer together across several measures. The gap in the typical age of residents has narrowed from seven years to just two, and the difference in home ownership and Year 12 completion has also shrunk. They remain very similar in other ways, with almost identical shares of children under 15 and very similar typical weekly household incomes, which sit around $1,300 to $1,360.

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Where they differ most

Work from home: 6.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 Unemployment: 1.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 Household size: 0.1 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 Born overseas: 2.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +7,690 larger in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
261,391 77th pct 253,701 77th pct
Median age in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +2 yrs older in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
43 yrs 61st pct 41 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
7.6% 62nd pct 6.5% 53rd pct
Aged 65+ in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +3.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
24.6% 85th pct 21.2% 66th pct
Under 15 in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 even gap steady
18.4% 62nd pct 18.4% 62nd pct
De facto in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
12.7% 49th pct 12.4% 34th pct

Age structure

23.9% Older adults (45–64) +0.8 pts ▸ 24.7%
24.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.4 pts 21.2%
22.5% Young adults (25–44) +1.6 pts ▸ 24.1%
18.4% Children (0–14) even 18.4%
10.5% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 11.6%

Marital status

44.5% Married ◂ +0.6 pts 43.9%
33.5% Never married +1.2 pts ▸ 34.7%
10.5% Divorced +0.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.7% Widowed ◂ +1.1 pts 6.6%
3.8% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

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

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 50,000 to 99,999 +2.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
10.9% 23rd pct 13.9% 49th pct

Country of birth

82.2% Australia ◂ +3.0 pts 79.2%
2.6% England +0.1 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.1% New Zealand +1.2 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.6% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.9% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.4% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Italy even 0.2%
0.2% Nepal even 0.2%

Ancestry

41.3% Australian ◂ +2.9 pts 38.4%
41.3% English ◂ +0.5 pts 40.7%
12.0% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 10.4%
10.3% Scottish even 10.3%
4.0% German +2.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.3% Italian even 2.3%
0.9% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.9% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.0% Indian even 1.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
5.7% 31st pct 6.7% 41st pct
Limited English in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
0.7% 40th pct 0.9% 47th pct

Language used at home

87.7% English only ◂ +1.3 pts 86.3%
0.7% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%
0.2% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +3.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
35.4% 21st pct 39.1% 33rd pct

Religious affiliation

53.6% Christianity ◂ +4.0 pts 49.6%
35.4% No religion +3.6 pts ▸ 39.1%
8.1% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.7% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.5% Islam even 0.5%
0.1% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +3.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
41.0% 40th pct 44.9% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
14.8% 52nd pct 13.5% 39th pct

Highest year of school

41.0% Year 12 +3.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
30.3% Year 10 ◂ +3.4 pts 26.9%
13.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.2 pts 12.1%
7.2% Year 11 +0.1 pts ▸ 7.3%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Certificate III / IV +2.9 pts ▸ 39.0%
18.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.6 pts 17.4%
14.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 12.8%
4.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%
2.5% Certificate I / II +0.6 pts ▸ 3.0%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.3 pts 2.7%

Field of qualification

14.6% Engineering & related +3.5 pts ▸ 18.0%
15.7% Management & commerce ◂ +1.3 pts 14.4%
10.4% Health +1.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
11.2% Society & culture ◂ +0.1 pts 11.1%
9.3% Education ◂ +0.9 pts 8.3%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +0.8 pts 5.5%
5.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.2 pts ▸ 6.0%
3.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 1.6%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.5%
1.5% Information technology ◂ +0.1 pts 1.4%

Income

Personal income in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +$13 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$687 42nd pct $700 46th pct
Household income in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +$67 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$1,292 30th pct $1,359 41st pct
Family income in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +$24 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$1,699 40th pct $1,723 43rd pct
High earners in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
7.7% 44th pct 8.8% 57th pct
High-income homes in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
13.6% 41st pct 14.7% 48th pct

Household income distribution

31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.7 pts 29.9%
26.4% $1,500–$2,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 26.5%
21.1% Under $650 ◂ +1.7 pts 19.4%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.2% $4,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

Personal income distribution

43.8% Under $650 ◂ +0.8 pts 42.9%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 30.4%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 14.7%
2.3% $3,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
34.5% 81st pct 33.4% 69th pct
Mental health in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
10.4% 63rd pct 10.8% 70th pct
Needs assistance in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
7.5% 85th pct 8.2% 94th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Arthritis ◂ +0.7 pts 11.7%
10.4% Mental health +0.4 pts ▸ 10.8%
9.9% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 9.3%
8.3% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
5.7% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.5% Heart disease +0.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.6%
2.9% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 3.2%
1.3% Stroke even 1.4%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.1% None +0.7 pts ▸ 56.8%
21.7% One condition ◂ +1.0 pts 20.7%
8.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.4 pts 7.7%
4.7% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +2.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
15.6% 49th pct 13.0% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
12.6% 54th pct 12.3% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
24.8% 46th pct 24.9% 47th pct
Defence service in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
3.7% 62nd pct 3.8% 66th pct
Housework 15h+ in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.7 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
22.3% 61st pct 20.5% 40th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.1 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
2.3 14th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
17.4% 67th pct 18.4% 83rd pct
Living alone in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +2.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
30.7% 75th pct 28.2% 50th pct

Family composition

49.8% Couples with children ◂ +0.1 pts 49.7%
31.7% Couples without children ◂ +1.1 pts 30.6%
17.4% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 18.4%
1.1% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

36.2% 2 people +0.4 pts ▸ 36.6%
30.7% 1 person ◂ +2.5 pts 28.2%
13.3% 3 people +0.8 pts ▸ 14.1%
11.8% 4 people +0.8 pts ▸ 12.6%
5.5% 5 people even 5.5%
2.5% 6 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 even gap narrowing
$300 57th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +$40 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
$1,520 57th pct $1,480 41st pct
People / bedroom in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.10 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +3.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
28.7% 45th pct 32.1% 68th pct
Owned outright in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +4.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
37.5% 67th pct 32.7% 43rd pct
Separate houses in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
82.8% 33rd pct 82.0% 31st pct
3+ bedrooms in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
76.5% 46th pct 77.4% 52nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

37.5% Owned outright ◂ +4.8 pts 32.7%
28.7% Rented +3.4 pts ▸ 32.1%
29.8% Owned with a mortgage +1.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
2.1% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%
1.9% Other tenure +0.2 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

82.8% Separate house ◂ +0.8 pts 82.0%
11.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
4.8% Flat or apartment +0.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
1.0% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Bedrooms per home

43.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 42.7%
27.4% 4 bedrooms +2.0 pts ▸ 29.4%
17.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 16.7%
5.4% 5 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 5.3%
3.2% 1 bedroom +0.5 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.4% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

42.1% $200–$349 +6.2 pts ▸ 48.2%
30.0% $350–$549 +1.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
18.0% Under $200 ◂ +3.5 pts 14.5%
5.2% $550–$749 ◂ +3.2 pts 2.0%
1.1% $750 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.5% $1,000–$1,799 +8.5 pts ▸ 45.0%
27.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.8 pts 23.3%
21.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.8 pts 20.3%
9.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 5.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
6.2% 58th pct 6.7% 68th pct
Work from home in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +6.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
11.1% 65th pct 4.6% 18th pct
PT commute in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
0.6% 21st pct 1.0% 39th pct

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) +6.3 pts ▸ 71.2%
11.1% Worked at home ◂ +6.5 pts 4.6%
5.1% Car (passenger) +1.2 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.2% Walked ◂ +1.2 pts 2.0%
0.5% Bus +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.8 pts 38.7%
37.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 36.2%
11.3% 3 vehicles +1.0 pts ▸ 12.3%
6.2% No vehicle +0.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.7% 4 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 6.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
40.4% 61st pct 42.1% 72nd pct
Recent arrivals in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
13.2% 58th pct 14.0% 61st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
4.7% 38th pct 5.9% 72nd pct
Participation in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +2.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
53.6% 39th pct 55.9% 49th pct
Full-time in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +3.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
57.7% 53rd pct 61.0% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

14.9% Health care & social assistance +3.8 pts ▸ 18.7%
10.3% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.5% Construction ◂ +1.5 pts 8.1%
9.2% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 8.8%
8.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 7.3%
7.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.4 pts 5.3%
6.7% Manufacturing ◂ +1.1 pts 5.6%
1.9% Mining +3.7 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.2% Other services +0.4 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%
3.9% Transport & warehousing +0.4 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.7 pts 2.0%

Occupations people work in

17.2% Professionals even 17.2%
15.2% Technicians & trades +1.2 pts ▸ 16.3%
13.7% Community & personal service +0.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
12.7% Labourers ◂ +0.6 pts 12.0%
11.5% Clerical & administrative +0.2 pts ▸ 11.7%
11.5% Managers ◂ +2.6 pts 8.8%
9.2% Sales workers +0.3 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.3% Machinery operators & drivers +1.2 pts ▸ 8.5%

Walkability

Walk score in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.6 higher in 5,000 to 9,999
5.2 67th pct 4.6 52nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.5 more in 5,000 to 9,999
5.3 70th pct 4.7 49th pct
15-min city in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +3.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
58.7% 59th pct 55.4% 51st pct
Walk to shops in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +9.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
56.1% 50th pct 65.4% 72nd pct
Walk to transit in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +32.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
73.1% 62nd pct 41.1% 39th pct
Walk to school in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +0.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
66.5% 63rd pct 67.0% 64th pct
Walk to a park in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +2.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
89.9% 57th pct 92.8% 68th pct
Walk to health in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +9.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
51.1% 76th pct 41.4% 51st pct
Amenities/1k in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +4.9 more in 5,000 to 9,999
16.8 47th pct 11.9 11th pct
Intersections/km² in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +13 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
53 63rd pct 66 71st pct
Mean slope in 5,000 to 9,999in 50,000 to 99,999 +1.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
5.5% 57th pct 4.4% 30th 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 50,000 to 99,999 with nearby areas

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

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5,000 to 9,999 vs 50,000 to 99,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR114/5-000-to-9-999/vs/SOSR311/50-000-to-99-999