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50,000 to 99,999 vs 250,000 to 999,999

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 220 km apart · 50,000 to 99,999 profile · 250,000 to 999,999 profile

50,000 to 99,999 250,000 to 999,999

These two areas are located about 220km apart and differ significantly in wealth and housing. 250,000 to 999,999 is a high-earning area where the typical family earns $2,871 a week, far higher than the $1,768 usually earned in 50,000 to 99,999. This higher income is consistent with a more qualified workforce; 43.0% of adults in 250,000 to 999,999 hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 15.9% in 50,000 to 99,999. Housing also differs, with 90.1% of homes in 50,000 to 99,999 being separate houses, while 250,000 to 999,999 has far more apartments and better walkability to shops and transport.

Both areas are almost identical in the share of people who use another language at home, which sits around 24%. They also share similar proportions of older residents and people who have moved recently. While they have much in common, some gaps are widening. The difference in typical weekly personal income has grown to $470 since 2011, and the lead 250,000 to 999,999 holds in university qualifications has also increased.

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Where they differ most

Population: 338,483 larger in 250,000 to 999,999 Year 12: 27.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Bachelor+: 27.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Separate houses: 27.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 One-parent: 7.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +338,483 larger in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
114,187 61st pct 452,670 86th pct
Median age in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1 yrs older in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
34 yrs 10th pct 35 yrs 12th pct
First Nations in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
2.3% 21st pct 2.0% 16th pct
Aged 65+ in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
12.9% 23rd pct 13.7% 26th pct
Under 15 in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +5.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
23.6% 97th pct 18.3% 59th pct
De facto in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
12.0% 18th pct 12.5% 38th pct

Age structure

30.7% Young adults (25–44) +1.6 pts ▸ 32.4%
23.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.3 pts 18.3%
20.7% Older adults (45–64) +1.6 pts ▸ 22.3%
12.9% Seniors (65+) +0.8 pts ▸ 13.7%
12.0% Youth (15–24) +1.3 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

44.5% Married +2.3 pts ▸ 46.8%
37.7% Never married +1.6 pts ▸ 39.2%
9.3% Divorced ◂ +1.6 pts 7.7%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 3.7%
4.2% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

50,000 to 99,999 250,000 to 999,999

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +3.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
25.7% 84th pct 28.8% 88th pct

Country of birth

68.2% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 67.5%
5.4% India ◂ +1.6 pts 3.8%
1.8% England +1.1 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.3% China +2.4 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 1.1%
2.0% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 1.1%
0.2% Nepal +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Ancestry

29.7% English +2.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
31.1% Australian +0.4 pts ▸ 31.5%
7.6% Irish +3.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
7.1% Scottish +2.9 pts ▸ 10.0%
1.4% Chinese +4.4 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.0% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 4.5%
4.1% German +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.5% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%
2.7% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 1.6%
1.3% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.9% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

Language

Other language in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
24.1% 86th pct 24.6% 86th pct
Limited English in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
3.4% 87th pct 2.5% 81st pct

Language used at home

69.4% English only +1.9 pts ▸ 71.2%
4.6% Punjabi ◂ +3.4 pts 1.1%
0.4% Mandarin +2.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.9% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
1.1% Hindi even 1.1%
0.2% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.9% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.8% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

Religion

No religion in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +9.0 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
35.2% 20th pct 44.2% 57th pct

Religious affiliation

35.2% No religion +9.0 pts ▸ 44.2%
44.1% Christianity ◂ +6.0 pts 38.1%
7.8% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 5.6%
3.2% Hinduism +1.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.4% Other religions ◂ +3.1 pts 1.3%
3.9% Islam ◂ +0.7 pts 3.2%
1.4% Buddhism +1.4 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Judaism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +27.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
49.8% 77th pct 77.1% 100th pct
Bachelor+ in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +27.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
15.9% 62nd pct 43.0% 100th pct

Highest year of school

49.8% Year 12 +27.2 pts ▸ 77.1%
18.1% Year 10 ◂ +7.6 pts 10.5%
12.6% Year 11 ◂ +9.1 pts 3.5%
12.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.9 pts 4.2%

Highest qualification level

35.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +20.0 pts 15.0%
18.5% Bachelor degree +15.5 pts ▸ 33.9%
5.9% Postgraduate degree +14.1 pts ▸ 19.9%
16.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.9 pts 13.0%
3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.2 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.1 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

13.4% Society & culture +6.7 pts ▸ 20.1%
16.9% Management & commerce +3.2 pts ▸ 20.1%
14.5% Engineering & related ◂ +6.0 pts 8.4%
9.4% Health ◂ +0.7 pts 8.7%
7.6% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 6.9%
3.5% Information technology +4.0 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.5 pts 3.3%
1.8% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 5.6%
5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +1.7 pts 3.9%
2.2% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.6% Agriculture & environment even 1.6%

Income

Personal income in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +$470 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
$734 54th pct $1,204 87th pct
Household income in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +$878 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
$1,494 55th pct $2,372 91st pct
Family income in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +$1,103 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
$1,768 49th pct $2,871 100th pct
High earners in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +16.3 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
5.8% 19th pct 22.1% 94th pct
High-income homes in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +23.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
12.8% 29th pct 36.4% 99th pct

Household income distribution

33.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 32.6%
31.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.9 pts 17.5%
5.1% $4,000 or more +16.8 pts ▸ 21.9%
15.7% Under $650 ◂ +7.1 pts 8.6%
7.7% $3,000–$3,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 14.5%

Personal income distribution

41.9% Under $650 ◂ +14.1 pts 27.9%
35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.0 pts 29.7%
13.5% $1,500–$2,999 +16.2 pts ▸ 29.8%
1.4% $3,000 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 7.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
29.2% 45th pct 28.1% 39th pct
Mental health in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
10.8% 70th pct 10.0% 55th pct
Needs assistance in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
7.0% 71st pct 4.6% 28th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Mental health ◂ +0.8 pts 10.0%
10.2% Asthma ◂ +1.2 pts 9.0%
8.4% Other condition +1.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.1% Arthritis ◂ +0.3 pts 7.7%
5.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.6 pts 3.9%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 3.1%
2.4% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 1.3%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.5% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None +4.1 pts ▸ 66.0%
19.1% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 19.8%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.7 pts 5.8%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +8.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
9.8% 14th pct 18.4% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
13.1% 66th pct 12.0% 43rd pct
Unpaid child care in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
30.7% 88th pct 28.3% 86th pct
Defence service in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
3.6% 54th pct 6.0% 94th pct
Housework 15h+ in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
20.0% 35th pct 19.3% 29th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.2 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
2.7 86th pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +7.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
19.0% 87th pct 11.9% 13th pct
Living alone in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.7 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
24.0% 23rd pct 25.8% 33rd pct

Family composition

59.1% Couples with children +0.8 pts ▸ 59.8%
20.8% Couples without children +6.4 pts ▸ 27.2%
19.0% One-parent families ◂ +7.1 pts 11.9%
1.1% Other families even 1.1%

Household size

30.3% 2 people +2.4 pts ▸ 32.7%
24.0% 1 person +1.7 pts ▸ 25.8%
17.4% 3 people ◂ +0.9 pts 16.5%
15.9% 4 people +0.5 pts ▸ 16.4%
7.4% 5 people ◂ +1.4 pts 6.0%
5.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +$130 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
$320 73rd pct $450 100th pct
Mortgage in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +$520 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
$1,560 61st pct $2,080 90th pct
People / bedroom in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
31.5% 64th pct 30.7% 57th pct
Owned outright in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.7 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
23.9% 13th pct 26.6% 17th pct
Separate houses in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +27.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
90.1% 58th pct 63.1% 6th pct
3+ bedrooms in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +14.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
87.4% 100th pct 73.0% 28th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.5 pts 40.2%
31.5% Rented ◂ +0.8 pts 30.7%
23.9% Owned outright +2.7 pts ▸ 26.6%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 0.9%
0.8% Other tenure +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%

Types of homes

90.1% Separate house ◂ +27.0 pts 63.1%
0.9% Flat or apartment +18.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
8.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.2% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

43.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.8 pts 37.1%
38.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.9 pts 28.8%
9.0% 2 bedrooms +8.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
1.4% 1 bedroom +7.1 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.8% 5 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.1% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

51.9% $200–$349 ◂ +39.5 pts 12.4%
33.2% $350–$549 +12.6 pts ▸ 45.8%
0.7% $550–$749 +20.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
10.2% Under $200 +2.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.5% $750 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 5.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +19.4 pts 25.6%
27.5% $1,800–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
5.6% $3,000 or more +15.3 pts ▸ 20.9%
16.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +5.0 pts 11.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +0.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
4.8% 34th pct 5.6% 49th pct
Work from home in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
12.6% 71st pct 10.9% 64th pct
PT commute in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +3.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
1.5% 58th pct 4.6% 86th pct

How people get to work

64.9% Car (driver) ◂ +5.9 pts 59.0%
12.6% Worked at home ◂ +1.7 pts 10.9%
4.8% Car (passenger) +0.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.3% Walked +2.7 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.3% Bus +3.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.3% Bicycle +1.8 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.2% Train ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.8 pts 38.7%
35.3% 1 vehicle +4.0 pts ▸ 39.3%
12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.9 pts 10.9%
6.5% 4 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 5.5%
4.8% No vehicle +0.8 pts ▸ 5.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 even gap steady
46.2% 83rd pct 46.1% 83rd pct
Recent arrivals in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
14.2% 62nd pct 16.7% 73rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
6.7% 76th pct 3.8% 16th pct
Participation in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +9.3 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
60.3% 72nd pct 69.6% 100th pct
Full-time in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +5.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
60.7% 72nd pct 65.8% 84th pct

Industries people work in

7.4% Public administration & safety +22.4 pts ▸ 29.8%
14.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.8 pts 11.5%
3.7% Professional & technical +7.2 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.9% Retail trade ◂ +4.4 pts 6.5%
10.8% Construction ◂ +4.1 pts 6.6%
7.6% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 9.4%
9.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.1 pts 2.1%
8.2% Manufacturing ◂ +6.5 pts 1.7%
5.8% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.8% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 2.9%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%
2.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.9 pts 0.8%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Professionals +17.2 pts ▸ 31.5%
8.7% Managers +9.1 pts ▸ 17.8%
15.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.4 pts 9.6%
12.7% Clerical & administrative +1.9 pts ▸ 14.6%
14.2% Community & personal service ◂ +3.3 pts 10.9%
12.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.7 pts 2.4%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +6.7 pts 5.0%
9.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.0 pts 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.8 higher in 250,000 to 999,999
5.2 67th pct 7.0 97th pct
Types ≤15 min in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.6 more in 250,000 to 999,999
5.0 59th pct 6.5 97th pct
15-min city in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +24.7 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
57.8% 56th pct 82.5% 97th pct
Walk to shops in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +22.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
58.3% 57th pct 80.6% 96th pct
Walk to transit in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +18.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
79.3% 67th pct 98.2% 100th pct
Walk to school in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +10.7 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
75.2% 86th pct 86.0% 97th pct
Walk to a park in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +1.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
98.6% 94th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to health in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +16.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
47.9% 68th pct 64.8% 92nd pct
Amenities/1k in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +5.4 more in 250,000 to 999,999
13.4 20th pct 18.8 60th pct
Intersections/km² in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +39 higher in 250,000 to 999,999
206 97th pct 246 100th pct
Mean slope in 50,000 to 99,999in 250,000 to 999,999 +2.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
3.2% 5th pct 5.5% 57th pct

Compare 50,000 to 99,999 with nearby areas

10,000 to 19,999 499 or less 20,000 to 49,999 4,999 or less Remainder of State/Territory 250,000 to 999,999 499 or less 1 million or more 4,999 or less 5,000 to 9,999 100,000 to 249,999 500 or more

Compare 250,000 to 999,999 with nearby areas

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

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 50,000 to 99,999 vs 250,000 to 999,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR211/50-000-to-99-999/vs/SOSR802/250-000-to-999-999