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50,000 to 99,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 2,580 km apart · 50,000 to 99,999 profile · Remainder of State/Territory profile

50,000 to 99,999 Remainder of State/Territory

Remainder of State/Territory and 50,000 to 99,999 are far-apart areas with very different lifestyles. Remainder of State/Territory is an older, car-dependent area where 43.7% of homes are owned outright and 21.7% of people volunteer. In contrast, 50,000 to 99,999 is a somewhat walkable area with a much younger population, typical age 34, and a higher share of renters at 31.5%. This area is also more diverse, with 24.1% of residents using another language at home compared to 6.5% in Remainder of State/Territory.

The gap in typical age between these two places has widened since 2011, growing from 4 years to 11 years. Despite this, they share some similarities, such as having nearly identical proportions of people in de facto relationships and adults who are working or looking for work. They also have a similar number of people living in each home, averaging around 2.6 or 2.7.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +49,465 larger in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
114,187 61st pct 163,652 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 200,332
  • First area, 2016: 275,731
  • First area, 2021: 114,187
  • Second area, 2011: 162,465
  • Second area, 2016: 165,175
  • Second area, 2021: 163,652
Median age in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +11 yrs older in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
34 yrs 10th pct 45 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.8 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
2.3% 21st pct 5.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Aged 65+ in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
12.9% 23rd pct 18.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.1%
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
Under 15 in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
23.6% 97th pct 16.2% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
De facto in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
12.0% 18th pct 12.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%

Age structure

20.7% Older adults (45–64) +11.4 pts ▸ 32.1%
30.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.4 pts 23.3%
23.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.3 pts 16.2%
12.9% Seniors (65+) +5.2 pts ▸ 18.1%
12.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.9 pts 10.2%

Marital status

44.5% Married +8.7 pts ▸ 53.2%
37.7% Never married ◂ +5.8 pts 31.9%
9.3% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 8.4%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 3.3%
4.2% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

50,000 to 99,999 Remainder of State/Territory

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

  • 85+ in 50,000 to 99,999: 0.4% males, 0.7% females; 85+ in Remainder of State/Territory: 0.5% males, 0.5% females
  • 80–84 in 50,000 to 99,999: 0.6% males, 0.8% females; 80–84 in Remainder of State/Territory: 0.9% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in 50,000 to 99,999: 1.1% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in Remainder of State/Territory: 1.8% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in 50,000 to 99,999: 1.8% males, 1.9% females; 70–74 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in 50,000 to 99,999: 2.1% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.7% males, 3.1% females
  • 60–64 in 50,000 to 99,999: 2.1% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Remainder of State/Territory: 4.3% males, 3.8% females
  • 55–59 in 50,000 to 99,999: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 55–59 in Remainder of State/Territory: 4.5% males, 4.0% females
  • 50–54 in 50,000 to 99,999: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 50–54 in Remainder of State/Territory: 4.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in 50,000 to 99,999: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.9% males, 3.4% females
  • 40–44 in 50,000 to 99,999: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.5% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in 50,000 to 99,999: 4.0% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in 50,000 to 99,999: 4.2% males, 4.6% females; 30–34 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 25–29 in 50,000 to 99,999: 3.5% males, 3.8% females; 25–29 in Remainder of State/Territory: 2.9% males, 2.0% females
  • 20–24 in 50,000 to 99,999: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 20–24 in Remainder of State/Territory: 2.8% males, 1.9% females
  • 15–19 in 50,000 to 99,999: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Remainder of State/Territory: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in 50,000 to 99,999: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 10–14 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in 50,000 to 99,999: 4.2% males, 4.1% females; 5–9 in Remainder of State/Territory: 3.0% males, 2.6% females
  • 0–4 in 50,000 to 99,999: 4.1% males, 4.1% females; 0–4 in Remainder of State/Territory: 2.3% males, 2.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
25.7% 84th pct 18.2% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Country of birth

68.2% Australia +2.4 pts ▸ 70.6%
1.8% England +4.8 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.4% India ◂ +5.1 pts 0.2%
2.2% New Zealand +0.4 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.0% Philippines ◂ +1.5 pts 0.5%
0.2% South Africa +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.3% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

29.7% English +12.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
31.1% Australian +5.0 pts ▸ 36.2%
7.1% Scottish +2.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.6% Irish +0.8 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.0% Indian ◂ +4.6 pts 0.4%
3.5% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.1% German ◂ +0.5 pts 3.6%
2.7% Filipino ◂ +2.1 pts 0.6%
1.3% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.4% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.7%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%

Language

Other language in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +17.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
24.1% 86th pct 6.5% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Limited English in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
3.4% 87th pct 0.6% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%

Language used at home

69.4% English only +11.5 pts ▸ 80.8%
4.6% Punjabi ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
1.1% Hindi ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.9% Tagalog ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%
0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.7 pts 0.1%
0.4% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8.5 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
35.2% 20th pct 43.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 34.9%
  • First area, 2021: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%

Religious affiliation

44.1% Christianity ◂ +4.7 pts 39.5%
35.2% No religion +8.5 pts ▸ 43.7%
7.8% Not stated +7.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
4.4% Other religions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.6%
3.9% Islam ◂ +3.6 pts 0.3%
3.2% Hinduism ◂ +3.0 pts 0.1%
1.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.8%
0.0% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
49.8% 77th pct 44.9% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.4%
  • First area, 2016: 44.3%
  • First area, 2021: 49.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.9%
Bachelor+ in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
15.9% 62nd pct 14.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%

Highest year of school

49.8% Year 12 ◂ +4.9 pts 44.9%
18.1% Year 10 +6.8 pts ▸ 24.9%
12.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.4 pts 10.1%
12.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.1 pts 7.1%

Highest qualification level

35.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.6 pts 33.4%
18.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.0 pts 17.5%
16.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.5 pts 13.4%
5.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 3.3%
3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 2.6%
2.4% Certificate I / II +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

14.5% Engineering & related +4.4 pts ▸ 18.9%
16.9% Management & commerce ◂ +5.2 pts 11.7%
13.4% Society & culture ◂ +6.3 pts 7.1%
9.4% Health ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%
7.6% Education +0.7 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.7 pts 4.2%
1.6% Agriculture & environment +4.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +0.7 pts 4.9%
3.5% Information technology ◂ +2.7 pts 0.9%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 2.5%
2.2% Creative arts even 2.2%

Income

Personal income in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$104 higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
$734 54th pct $838 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $519
  • First area, 2016: $600
  • First area, 2021: $734
  • Second area, 2011: $673
  • Second area, 2016: $771
  • Second area, 2021: $838
Household income in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$231 higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
$1,494 55th pct $1,725 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $985
  • First area, 2016: $1,182
  • First area, 2021: $1,494
  • Second area, 2011: $1,222
  • Second area, 2016: $1,462
  • Second area, 2021: $1,725
Family income in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$274 higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
$1,768 49th pct $2,042 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,248
  • First area, 2016: $1,452
  • First area, 2021: $1,768
  • Second area, 2011: $1,418
  • Second area, 2016: $1,731
  • Second area, 2021: $2,042
High earners in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8.1 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
5.8% 19th pct 13.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
High-income homes in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
12.8% 29th pct 21.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.0%

Household income distribution

33.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 26.7%
31.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.7 pts 24.6%
15.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 14.3%
5.1% $4,000 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
7.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

Personal income distribution

41.9% Under $650 ◂ +6.6 pts 35.3%
35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.9 pts 25.7%
13.5% $1,500–$2,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 18.1%
1.4% $3,000 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
29.2% 45th pct 24.8% 26th pct
Mental health in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
10.8% 70th pct 6.6% 21st pct
Needs assistance in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
7.0% 71st pct 3.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Mental health ◂ +4.2 pts 6.6%
10.2% Asthma ◂ +3.5 pts 6.6%
8.4% Other condition ◂ +2.3 pts 6.1%
8.1% Arthritis +0.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.5 pts 3.9%
3.6% Heart disease even 3.6%
2.4% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None ◂ +1.8 pts 60.0%
19.1% One condition ◂ +1.6 pts 17.5%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +1.4 pts 5.1%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +1.4 pts 2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +11.9 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
9.8% 14th pct 21.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Unpaid carers in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
13.1% 66th pct 11.0% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Unpaid child care in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
30.7% 88th pct 24.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.5%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Defence service in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
3.6% 54th pct 3.3% 41st pct
Housework 15h+ in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
20.0% 35th pct 23.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 21.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Family & Households

Household size in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.1 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
2.7 86th pct 2.6 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +10.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
19.0% 87th pct 8.5% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
Living alone in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
24.0% 23rd pct 20.4% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%

Family composition

59.1% Couples with children ◂ +2.7 pts 56.3%
20.8% Couples without children +13.7 pts ▸ 34.5%
19.0% One-parent families ◂ +10.6 pts 8.5%
1.1% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%

Household size

30.3% 2 people +9.9 pts ▸ 40.2%
24.0% 1 person ◂ +3.6 pts 20.4%
17.4% 3 people ◂ +3.9 pts 13.6%
15.9% 4 people ◂ +1.7 pts 14.2%
7.4% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.0% 6 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$75 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$320 73rd pct $245 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: $255
  • First area, 2021: $320
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $245
Mortgage in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$390 higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
$1,560 61st pct $1,950 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,317
  • First area, 2016: $1,387
  • First area, 2021: $1,560
  • Second area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $1,931
  • Second area, 2021: $1,950
People / bedroom in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +17.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
31.5% 64th pct 14.0% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.3%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
Owned outright in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +19.8 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
23.9% 13th pct 43.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.4%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%
Separate houses in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.7 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
90.1% 58th pct 94.8% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.8%
  • First area, 2016: 85.2%
  • First area, 2021: 90.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 95.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 95.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.8%
3+ bedrooms in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
87.4% 100th pct 82.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 76.6%
  • First area, 2016: 79.1%
  • First area, 2021: 87.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 82.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.4%

How homes are owned or rented

23.9% Owned outright +19.8 pts ▸ 43.7%
41.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.5 pts 34.2%
31.5% Rented ◂ +17.5 pts 14.0%
0.8% Other tenure +5.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 2.0%

Types of homes

90.1% Separate house +4.7 pts ▸ 94.8%
8.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +8.0 pts 0.7%
0.2% Other dwelling +2.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

43.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.9 pts 32.0%
38.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.5 pts 38.2%
4.8% 5 or more +7.3 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.0% 2 bedrooms +1.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
1.4% 1 bedroom +2.7 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.1% Studio / none +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

51.9% $200–$349 ◂ +22.8 pts 29.2%
33.2% $350–$549 ◂ +15.2 pts 18.0%
10.2% Under $200 +22.9 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.7% $550–$749 +3.6 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.5% $750 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +20.9 pts 24.1%
27.5% $1,800–$2,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 30.5%
5.6% $3,000 or more +14.8 pts ▸ 20.3%
16.0% Under $1,000 +2.2 pts ▸ 18.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
4.8% 34th pct 2.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
Work from home in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
12.6% 71st pct 15.2% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
PT commute in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
1.5% 58th pct 3.1% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%

How people get to work

64.9% Car (driver) ◂ +12.2 pts 52.8%
12.6% Worked at home +2.6 pts ▸ 15.2%
1.3% Walked +4.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.9 pts 3.9%
0.3% Bus +2.5 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.2% Train ◂ +0.9 pts 0.3%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

40.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.9 pts 36.7%
35.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.4 pts 18.9%
12.9% 3 vehicles +8.8 pts ▸ 21.7%
6.5% 4 or more +14.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
4.8% No vehicle ◂ +2.7 pts 2.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +17.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
46.2% 83rd pct 28.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.9%
  • First area, 2016: 41.5%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
Recent arrivals in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
14.2% 62nd pct 6.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
6.7% 76th pct 3.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
60.3% 72nd pct 60.1% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.9%
  • First area, 2016: 58.5%
  • First area, 2021: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%
Full-time in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
60.7% 72nd pct 60.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.7%
  • First area, 2021: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.8%

Industries people work in

0.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +20.1 pts ▸ 20.9%
14.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 7.8%
10.9% Retail trade ◂ +5.1 pts 5.8%
10.8% Construction ◂ +2.0 pts 8.8%
0.2% Mining +10.4 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.4 pts 3.8%
8.2% Manufacturing ◂ +3.3 pts 4.9%
7.6% Education & training ◂ +0.2 pts 7.3%
7.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.5 pts 4.9%
5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.8 pts 5.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 3.4%
3.7% Professional & technical ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

Occupations people work in

8.7% Managers +15.1 pts ▸ 23.8%
15.0% Technicians & trades +1.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
14.3% Professionals ◂ +1.4 pts 12.9%
14.2% Community & personal service ◂ +6.0 pts 8.2%
12.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.9 pts 9.8%
12.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.9 pts 10.3%
11.6% Labourers even 11.7%
9.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.9 pts 5.2%

Walkability

Walk score in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.6 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
5.2 67th pct 0.6 4th pct
Types ≤15 min in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.4 more in 50,000 to 99,999
5.0 59th pct 0.6 5th pct
15-min city in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +53.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
57.8% 56th pct 4.4% 6th pct
Walk to shops in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +54.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
58.3% 57th pct 3.9% 10th pct
Walk to transit in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +72.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
79.3% 67th pct 6.7% 18th pct
Walk to school in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +67.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
75.2% 86th pct 7.5% 10th pct
Walk to a park in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +81.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
98.6% 94th pct 16.8% 5th pct
Walk to health in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +46.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
47.9% 68th pct 1.0% 8th pct
Amenities/1k in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +22.7 more in Remainder of State/Territory
13.4 20th pct 36.1 89th pct
Intersections/km² in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +206 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
206 97th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.0 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory
3.2% 5th pct 6.2% 73rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 50,000 to 99,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR211/50-000-to-99-999/vs/SOSR531/remainder-of-state-territory