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250,000 to 999,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory

Name: 250,000 to 999,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory — 2021 Census comparison
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Section of State Range comparison ≈ 1,059 km apart · 250,000 to 999,999 profile · Remainder of State/Territory profile

250,000 to 999,999 Remainder of State/Territory

These two areas offer very different ways of living. 250,000 to 999,999 is a more urban environment where 27.1% of people were born overseas and 59% have finished Year 12. It is described as somewhat walkable, with 85.5% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Remainder of State/Territory is a car-dependent area where only 11.5% were born overseas and 44% finished Year 12. Life there is more spread out, with separate houses making up 96.2% of all homes, compared to 59.8% in 250,000 to 999,999.

Both areas are remarkably similar in their typical weekly household income, which sits around $1,600. They also share nearly identical proportions of children and seniors. Despite these commonalities, some gaps are growing. The difference in school completion and the share of people moving in every five years have both widened since 2011. Meanwhile, the gap in home ownership has narrowed slightly, as 43.4% of homes in Remainder of State/Territory are owned outright compared to 30% in 250,000 to 999,999.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 36.4 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory Renting: 19.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Recent movers: 18.7 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Born overseas: 15.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Year 12: 15.0 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +443,223 larger in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening

891,797 87th pct 448,574 86th pct

Median age in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +6 yrs older in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening

40 yrs 43rd pct 46 yrs 76th pct

Age structure

25.4% Older adults (45–64) +6.2 pts ▸ 31.6%

26.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.3 pts 20.8%

19.4% Seniors (65+) +0.3 pts ▸ 19.7%

17.3% Children (0–14) +0.1 pts ▸ 17.4%

11.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.3 pts 10.4%

Marital status

45.2% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 53.1%

35.3% Never married ◂ +5.3 pts 30.0%

10.9% Divorced ◂ +1.5 pts 9.4%

5.1% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 4.0%

3.5% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%

Age & sex structure

250,000 to 999,999 Remainder of State/Territory

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

67.4% Australia +11.7 pts ▸ 79.1%

6.3% New Zealand ◂ +4.0 pts 2.3%

5.3% England ◂ +2.2 pts 3.2%

1.4% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%

1.1% China ◂ +1.0 pts 0.1%

1.0% India ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%

0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

41.7% English ◂ +1.3 pts 40.4%

31.7% Australian +7.7 pts ▸ 39.3%

11.1% Irish even 11.1%

10.7% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 10.8%

5.2% German +2.8 pts ▸ 7.9%

3.0% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.7% Chinese ◂ +2.0 pts 0.7%

1.7% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%

1.3% Indian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.3%

1.1% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%

0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Language

Language used at home

82.6% English only +4.0 pts ▸ 86.6%

1.4% Mandarin ◂ +1.2 pts 0.2%

0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

0.4% Cantonese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.1% Christianity +6.0 pts ▸ 50.1%

44.4% No religion ◂ +7.7 pts 36.7%

7.5% Not stated +4.2 pts ▸ 11.7%

1.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.7%

1.0% Hinduism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.1%

0.8% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%

0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%

0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

59.0% Year 12 ◂ +15.0 pts 44.0%

20.2% Year 10 +8.1 pts ▸ 28.3%

6.4% Year 9 or below +4.0 pts ▸ 10.4%

7.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 7.0%

Highest qualification level

29.4% Certificate III / IV +7.8 pts ▸ 37.2%

23.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.2 pts 16.7%

17.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.6 pts 13.8%

7.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.2 pts 3.8%

3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.7 pts 2.6%

1.9% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

19.7% Management & commerce ◂ +7.0 pts 12.7%

12.1% Engineering & related +6.3 pts ▸ 18.4%

11.7% Health ◂ +2.3 pts 9.4%

11.5% Society & culture ◂ +2.8 pts 8.7%

7.9% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.1% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 6.5%

6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.8 pts 4.9%

1.4% Agriculture & environment +3.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.7% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 2.1%

2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%

1.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +$75 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening

$782 71st pct $707 47th pct

Household income in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +$99 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening

$1,656 71st pct $1,557 61st pct

Family income in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +$148 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening

$1,987 72nd pct $1,839 57th pct

Household income distribution

30.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.1 pts 27.5%

27.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.1 pts 27.5%

15.1% Under $650 +0.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

9.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 9.4%

9.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 8.9%

Personal income distribution

39.3% Under $650 +2.1 pts ▸ 41.4%

33.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.5 pts 28.9%

16.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.7 pts 14.3%

4.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 3.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.0% Arthritis +1.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

8.5% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 7.9%

8.0% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%

7.7% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

4.1% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

3.6% Diabetes +0.8 pts ▸ 4.4%

3.4% Cancer even 3.3%

2.0% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.0% Stroke even 1.0%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.7% None ◂ +4.2 pts 59.5%

19.0% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 18.8%

5.8% Two conditions +0.3 pts ▸ 6.1%

3.0% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 larger in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady

2.5 57th pct 2.7 86th pct

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children +1.7 pts ▸ 55.7%

30.1% Couples without children +3.4 pts ▸ 33.4%

14.9% One-parent families ◂ +4.8 pts 10.2%

1.0% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%

Household size

36.8% 2 people +3.0 pts ▸ 39.8%

24.0% 1 person ◂ +4.2 pts 19.8%

16.0% 3 people ◂ +1.6 pts 14.4%

15.0% 4 people ◂ +0.9 pts 14.1%

5.6% 5 people +1.6 pts ▸ 7.2%

2.6% 6 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +$173 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady

$450 100th pct $277 46th pct

Mortgage in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +$238 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing

$1,950 86th pct $1,712 74th pct

People / bedroom in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory even gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Owned outright +13.4 pts ▸ 43.4%

33.9% Owned with a mortgage +2.9 pts ▸ 36.8%

32.6% Rented ◂ +19.4 pts 13.2%

1.9% Other tenure +2.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.5% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

59.8% Separate house +36.4 pts ▸ 96.2%

20.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +19.6 pts 0.5%

19.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +18.6 pts 0.8%

0.6% Other dwelling +1.2 pts ▸ 1.8%

Bedrooms per home

35.0% 3 bedrooms +2.0 pts ▸ 37.0%

30.3% 4 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 30.9%

20.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.5 pts 12.4%

7.0% 5 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 11.6%

4.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.1 pts 4.7%

0.4% Studio / none +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

55.5% $350–$549 ◂ +33.5 pts 22.0%

12.7% $200–$349 +26.3 pts ▸ 39.0%

5.7% Under $200 +16.0 pts ▸ 21.7%

17.7% $550–$749 ◂ +12.9 pts 4.9%

5.3% $750 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 1.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 28.1%

27.3% $1,000–$1,799 +3.5 pts ▸ 30.8%

13.1% Under $1,000 +7.2 pts ▸ 20.3%

15.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.5% Car (driver) ◂ +4.1 pts 58.4%

14.2% Worked at home +3.0 pts ▸ 17.3%

2.0% Walked +2.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.1 pts 3.8%

0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%

0.7% Bus even 0.7%

0.4% Train ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 2 vehicles even 39.3%

36.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.1 pts 21.8%

12.5% 3 vehicles +8.1 pts ▸ 20.5%

6.6% 4 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 16.8%

4.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 1.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

0.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.6 pts ▸ 17.1%

15.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.1 pts 10.8%

11.4% Construction ◂ +1.1 pts 10.2%

10.3% Retail trade ◂ +3.3 pts 7.0%

9.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.2 pts 4.9%

8.4% Education & training ◂ +0.5 pts 7.9%

6.6% Professional & technical ◂ +2.5 pts 4.2%

4.8% Manufacturing +1.1 pts ▸ 5.9%

4.0% Public administration & safety +0.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.4% Transport & warehousing +0.9 pts ▸ 4.3%

4.0% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%

0.9% Mining +2.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +7.1 pts 13.8%

12.9% Managers +7.2 pts ▸ 20.1%

14.2% Technicians & trades +0.9 pts ▸ 15.2%

13.2% Community & personal service ◂ +3.8 pts 9.4%

9.2% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 12.7%

12.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 11.2%

10.4% Sales workers ◂ +3.8 pts 6.6%

4.9% Machinery operators & drivers +4.0 pts ▸ 8.9%

Walkability

Walk score in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +5.5 higher in 250,000 to 999,999

5.9 85th pct 0.5 3rd pct

Types ≤15 min in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +4.9 more in 250,000 to 999,999

5.4 77th pct 0.5 4th pct

15-min city in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +64.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

67.0% 81st pct 2.9% 4th pct

Walk to shops in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +65.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

69.5% 84th pct 3.7% 9th pct

Walk to transit in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +83.3 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

85.5% 73rd pct 2.1% 10th pct

Walk to school in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +46.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

55.1% 37th pct 8.2% 11th pct

Walk to a park in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +79.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

95.5% 79th pct 16.1% 5th pct

Walk to health in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +53.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

55.1% 85th pct 1.6% 12th pct

Amenities/1k in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +0.6 more in Remainder of State/Territory

13.1 17th pct 13.7 23rd pct

Intersections/km² in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +98 higher in 250,000 to 999,999

98 85th pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in 250,000 to 999,999 in Remainder of State/Territory +1.3 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory

6.2% 74th pct 7.5% 88th pct

Compare 250,000 to 999,999 with nearby areas

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

Compare Remainder of State/Territory with nearby areas

100,000 to 249,999 4,999 or less 500 or more 50,000 to 99,999 20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999 10,000 to 19,999 Remainder of State/Territory 1 million or more 5,000 to 9,999 499 or less 250,000 to 999,999

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 250,000 to 999,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR302/250-000-to-999-999/vs/SOSR331/remainder-of-state-territory