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100,000 to 249,999 vs 1 million or more

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 1,307 km apart · 100,000 to 249,999 profile · 1 million or more profile

100,000 to 249,999 1 million or more

These two areas are far apart and show a clear contrast in their populations and housing. 1 million or more is much more diverse, with 28.3% of people born overseas and 19.1% using another language at home. It also has a more highly qualified workforce, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which helps explain why the typical weekly household income is well higher at $1,885. In contrast, 100,000 to 249,999 is more reliant on separate houses, which are found in 85.4% of homes compared to 71.4% in 1 million or more.

Since 2011, the gap in the number of people born overseas has widened, and the difference in language diversity has grown. Other trends show the gap narrowing for people who work or look for work and those who use public transport to commute. Despite these shifts, both areas remain very walkable and have almost identical shares of volunteers and people in de facto relationships. Their typical ages are also similar, sitting between 36 and 38 years.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,901,665 larger in 1 million or more Separate houses: 14.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 Born overseas: 13.5 pts higher in 1 million or more Unpaid carers: 2.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 Year 12: 12.0 pts higher in 1 million or more

Demographics & Identity

Population in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1,901,665 larger in 1 million or more gap steady
386,231 85th pct 2,287,896 92nd pct
Median age in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +2 yrs older in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
38 yrs 24th pct 36 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.1 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
1.8% 14th pct 2.9% 29th pct
Aged 65+ in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
18.6% 45th pct 14.1% 27th pct
Under 15 in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.1 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
18.2% 58th pct 19.2% 74th pct
De facto in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
12.7% 46th pct 12.6% 43rd pct

Age structure

27.4% Young adults (25–44) +2.4 pts ▸ 29.8%
23.2% Older adults (45–64) +0.2 pts ▸ 23.5%
18.2% Children (0–14) +1.1 pts ▸ 19.2%
18.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.5 pts 14.1%
12.6% Youth (15–24) +0.8 pts ▸ 13.4%

Marital status

41.9% Married +2.5 pts ▸ 44.4%
39.2% Never married +0.1 pts ▸ 39.3%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +0.7 pts 8.8%
5.8% Widowed ◂ +1.7 pts 4.2%
3.6% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

Age & sex structure

100,000 to 249,999 1 million or more

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +13.5 pts higher in 1 million or more gap widening
14.8% 54th pct 28.3% 88th pct

Country of birth

80.2% Australia ◂ +12.9 pts 67.3%
0.9% New Zealand +3.6 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.3% England +1.4 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.9% India +0.3 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.6% China +1.2 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.7% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.3% South Africa +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.2% Vietnam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.2% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

39.6% English ◂ +3.9 pts 35.7%
37.3% Australian ◂ +6.5 pts 30.9%
13.5% Irish ◂ +2.4 pts 11.1%
11.7% Scottish ◂ +1.7 pts 10.0%
4.4% German +1.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.8% Chinese +3.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.7% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%
1.9% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%
1.0% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.3% Vietnamese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.7% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +8.4 pts higher in 1 million or more gap widening
10.7% 62nd pct 19.1% 79th pct
Limited English in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.1 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
1.5% 69th pct 2.7% 83rd pct

Language used at home

84.4% English only ◂ +8.2 pts 76.1%
0.9% Mandarin +1.9 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.3% Vietnamese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.8% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.3% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
46.1% 66th pct 41.8% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

46.1% No religion ◂ +4.2 pts 41.8%
42.6% Christianity +1.4 pts ▸ 44.1%
6.4% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
1.4% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.3% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.1% Buddhism +0.9 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.0% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +12.0 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
53.7% 83rd pct 65.7% 96th pct
Bachelor+ in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.8 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
23.5% 87th pct 28.3% 93rd pct

Highest year of school

53.7% Year 12 +12.0 pts ▸ 65.7%
15.0% Year 10 +1.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
13.3% Year 11 ◂ +7.8 pts 5.5%
11.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 6.9%

Highest qualification level

29.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.0 pts 25.4%
25.1% Bachelor degree +4.1 pts ▸ 29.2%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.2 pts 15.2%
8.2% Postgraduate degree +2.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.8 pts 4.2%
1.9% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 2.0%

Field of qualification

15.0% Management & commerce +6.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
13.7% Health ◂ +2.7 pts 11.0%
12.2% Engineering & related +1.3 pts ▸ 13.5%
13.1% Society & culture ◂ +0.2 pts 12.9%
10.0% Education ◂ +2.6 pts 7.4%
6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +1.4 pts 5.2%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%
3.8% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.5% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.6 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +$107 higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
$753 60th pct $860 75th pct
Household income in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +$410 higher in 1 million or more gap steady
$1,475 53rd pct $1,885 80th pct
Family income in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +$278 higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
$1,936 67th pct $2,214 84th pct
High earners in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +3.9 pts higher in 1 million or more gap widening
9.3% 61st pct 13.2% 83rd pct
High-income homes in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +7.6 pts higher in 1 million or more gap widening
16.8% 58th pct 24.4% 83rd pct

Household income distribution

29.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 31.5%
29.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.9 pts 24.7%
18.0% Under $650 ◂ +4.9 pts 13.1%
7.7% $4,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 13.2%
9.0% $3,000–$3,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 11.2%

Personal income distribution

41.3% Under $650 ◂ +3.9 pts 37.4%
33.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.7 pts 32.3%
16.0% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
3.1% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 5.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +5.4 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
33.4% 69th pct 28.0% 39th pct
Mental health in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +2.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
12.5% 88th pct 10.1% 56th pct
Needs assistance in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
7.2% 78th pct 5.6% 44th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 10.1%
10.6% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 8.8%
9.9% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 7.6%
9.3% Other condition ◂ +0.5 pts 8.8%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 4.3%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 3.7%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.4 pts 1.7%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.0% None +5.8 pts ▸ 64.8%
22.0% One condition ◂ +2.8 pts 19.2%
7.4% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 5.9%
4.0% Three or more ◂ +1.0 pts 3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.3 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
14.2% 33rd pct 13.8% 30th pct
Unpaid carers in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +2.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
13.8% 88th pct 11.3% 36th pct
Unpaid child care in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.8 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
27.2% 77th pct 28.0% 83rd pct
Defence service in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.0 pts higher in 1 million or more
2.7% 19th pct 3.6% 58th pct
Housework 15h+ in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.3 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
21.0% 45th pct 19.7% 33rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.2 larger in 1 million or more gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.6 81st pct
One-parent in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +2.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
17.1% 65th pct 15.0% 41st pct
Living alone in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +6.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
30.1% 66th pct 23.9% 22nd pct

Family composition

54.1% Couples with children +4.4 pts ▸ 58.6%
27.5% Couples without children ◂ +2.5 pts 25.1%
17.1% One-parent families ◂ +2.1 pts 15.0%
1.2% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

33.6% 2 people ◂ +0.6 pts 33.0%
30.1% 1 person ◂ +6.2 pts 23.9%
15.0% 3 people +1.9 pts ▸ 17.0%
13.6% 4 people +2.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
5.5% 5 people +1.0 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.2% 6 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +$70 higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
$310 67th pct $380 90th pct
Mortgage in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +$372 higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
$1,517 56th pct $1,889 83rd pct
People / bedroom in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.5 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
32.1% 68th pct 36.6% 82nd pct
Owned outright in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +7.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
31.8% 38th pct 24.8% 13th pct
Separate houses in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +14.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
85.4% 40th pct 71.4% 13th pct
3+ bedrooms in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.3 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
77.9% 55th pct 76.6% 47th pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.1% Rented +4.5 pts ▸ 36.6%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage +2.5 pts ▸ 35.8%
31.8% Owned outright ◂ +7.0 pts 24.8%
1.4% Other tenure even 1.5%
1.4% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

85.4% Separate house ◂ +14.0 pts 71.4%
2.6% Flat or apartment +13.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.5 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.3% Other dwelling even 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

47.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.5 pts 36.3%
26.4% 4 bedrooms +4.9 pts ▸ 31.3%
17.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 16.5%
3.6% 5 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.5% 1 bedroom +1.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.2% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

32.8% $350–$549 +19.5 pts ▸ 52.3%
47.3% $200–$349 ◂ +21.6 pts 25.7%
14.2% Under $200 ◂ +6.0 pts 8.2%
1.9% $550–$749 +6.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.5% $750 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 2.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +10.8 pts 31.3%
26.1% $1,800–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
19.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.5 pts 12.8%
7.5% $3,000 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 15.5%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.4 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
6.3% 61st pct 6.7% 69th pct
Work from home in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.6 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
16.1% 86th pct 17.7% 88th pct
PT commute in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +3.7 pts higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
1.2% 49th pct 5.0% 88th pct

How people get to work

60.7% Car (driver) ◂ +6.2 pts 54.5%
16.1% Worked at home +1.6 pts ▸ 17.7%
4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 4.1%
0.8% Bus +1.9 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.3% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 2.2%
0.4% Train +1.8 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.7% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Motor vehicles per home

38.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.5 pts 37.8%
38.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.1 pts 37.0%
11.4% 3 vehicles +0.7 pts ▸ 12.1%
6.3% No vehicle +0.4 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.9% 4 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 6.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +3.6 pts higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
43.2% 75th pct 46.8% 85th pct
Recent arrivals in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +2.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
17.0% 74th pct 14.4% 63rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.8 pts higher in 1 million or more gap steady
4.7% 39th pct 5.5% 61st pct
Participation in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.6 pts higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
60.9% 75th pct 65.5% 91st pct
Full-time in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.2 pts higher in 1 million or more gap narrowing
55.9% 38th pct 60.1% 71st pct

Industries people work in

18.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.3 pts 15.6%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 9.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +0.9 pts 9.0%
9.8% Construction ◂ +1.6 pts 8.2%
5.4% Professional & technical +3.5 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 6.5%
7.0% Manufacturing ◂ +1.1 pts 6.0%
6.3% Public administration & safety +0.5 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.5% Transport & warehousing +1.8 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.4% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.8% Administrative & support +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.8% Finance & insurance +0.6 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

22.9% Professionals +2.6 pts ▸ 25.5%
13.9% Community & personal service ◂ +2.3 pts 11.6%
13.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.7 pts 12.0%
11.6% Clerical & administrative +2.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
10.8% Managers +1.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.5% Labourers ◂ +1.8 pts 8.7%
9.2% Sales workers ◂ +1.0 pts 8.2%
5.8% Machinery operators & drivers +0.3 pts ▸ 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.2 higher in 1 million or more
6.3 89th pct 6.6 92nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.1 more in 1 million or more
6.1 91st pct 6.2 92nd pct
15-min city in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.5 pts higher in 1 million or more
73.1% 89th pct 77.6% 93rd pct
Walk to shops in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +8.7 pts higher in 1 million or more
68.9% 82nd pct 77.6% 93rd pct
Walk to transit in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.9 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
90.8% 84th pct 88.8% 80th pct
Walk to school in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +4.2 pts higher in 1 million or more
78.0% 89th pct 82.2% 93rd pct
Walk to a park in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +0.8 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
98.0% 91st pct 97.3% 86th pct
Walk to health in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +2.6 pts higher in 1 million or more
60.2% 89th pct 62.8% 91st pct
Amenities/1k in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +5.6 more in 100,000 to 249,999
19.4 63rd pct 13.7 23rd pct
Intersections/km² in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +58 higher in 100,000 to 249,999
176 94th pct 119 88th pct
Mean slope in 100,000 to 249,999in 1 million or more +1.4 pts higher in 1 million or more
4.5% 32nd pct 5.9% 67th pct

Compare 100,000 to 249,999 with nearby areas

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

Compare 1 million or more with nearby areas

250,000 to 999,999 10,000 to 19,999 10,000 to 19,999 5,000 to 9,999 20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999 50,000 to 99,999 500 or more 500 or more 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less 250,000 to 999,999

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 100,000 to 249,999 vs 1 million or more [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR203/100-000-to-249-999/vs/SOSR301/1-million-or-more