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

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 4,960 km apart · 50,000 to 99,999 profile · Remainder of State/Territory profile

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

50,000 to 99,999 is a populous area that is somewhat walkable, while Remainder of State/Territory is sparsely populated and car-dependent. A major contrast is found in their backgrounds; 43.0% of people in Remainder of State/Territory were born overseas compared to 13.9% in 50,000 to 99,999. This is reflected in language use, with a much higher share of people in Remainder of State/Territory using a language other than English at home (28.3% versus 6.7%). In contrast, 50,000 to 99,999 has a higher proportion of people who completed Year 12 (44.9% versus 30.0%) and higher typical weekly rents ($300 versus $129).

Everyday life shares some similarities in both places, as typical weekly personal incomes are nearly identical ($700 in 50,000 to 99,999 and $662 in Remainder of State/Territory). They also have a similar share of people aged 65 and over, sitting at around 21%. While the gap in overseas births has narrowed since 2011, the difference in the use of other languages at home has widened.

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Where they differ most

Born overseas: 29.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory Population: 252,725 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 Recent movers: 22.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 Other language: 21.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory Needs assistance: 4.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +252,725 larger in 50,000 to 99,999 gap steady
253,701 77th pct 976 15th pct
Median age in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2 yrs older in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
41 yrs 50th pct 43 yrs 61st pct
First Nations in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +9.8 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
6.5% 53rd pct 16.3% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
21.2% 66th pct 21.1% 65th pct
Under 15 in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
18.4% 62nd pct 12.4% 14th pct
De facto in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
12.4% 34th pct 12.6% 41st pct

Age structure

24.1% Young adults (25–44) +6.0 pts ▸ 30.1%
24.7% Older adults (45–64) +4.3 pts ▸ 29.0%
21.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.1 pts 21.1%
18.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.0 pts 12.4%
11.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.1 pts 8.5%

Marital status

43.9% Married ◂ +2.5 pts 41.4%
34.7% Never married +5.1 pts ▸ 39.8%
10.7% Divorced ◂ +2.9 pts 7.8%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +0.4 pts 6.2%
4.1% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

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.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +29.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
13.9% 49th pct 43.0% 100th pct

Country of birth

79.2% Australia ◂ +36.6 pts 42.5%
2.3% New Zealand +5.2 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.8% England ◂ +0.1 pts 2.7%
1.4% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%
0.7% India +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% China even 0.4%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

40.7% English ◂ +24.1 pts 16.6%
38.4% Australian ◂ +22.8 pts 15.6%
10.4% Irish ◂ +6.9 pts 3.6%
10.3% Scottish ◂ +5.6 pts 4.7%
1.2% Chinese +7.6 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.9% German ◂ +6.3 pts 0.6%
2.3% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.7%
1.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 1.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 0.6%
1.0% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%
0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +21.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
6.7% 41st pct 28.3% 87th pct
Limited English in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.9 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
0.9% 47th pct 5.7% 91st pct

Language used at home

86.3% English only ◂ +49.1 pts 37.2%
0.5% Mandarin +6.7 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.6% Tagalog even 0.6%
0.1% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +12.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
39.1% 33rd pct 26.8% 8th pct

Religious affiliation

49.6% Christianity ◂ +24.0 pts 25.6%
39.1% No religion ◂ +12.2 pts 26.8%
8.6% Not stated +29.4 pts ▸ 38.0%
0.9% Buddhism +6.4 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.5% Islam +1.0 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.5% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +15.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
44.9% 62nd pct 30.0% 11th pct
Bachelor+ in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
13.5% 39th pct 9.8% 13th pct

Highest year of school

44.9% Year 12 ◂ +15.0 pts 30.0%
26.9% Year 10 ◂ +10.9 pts 16.0%
12.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.0 pts 10.0%
7.3% Year 11 ◂ +2.9 pts 4.4%

Highest qualification level

39.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.0 pts 18.0%
17.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.2 pts 9.1%
12.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.3 pts 7.5%
3.8% Postgraduate degree +0.1 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 2.1%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.2 pts 0.5%

Field of qualification

18.0% Engineering & related ◂ +11.5 pts 6.6%
14.4% Management & commerce ◂ +8.3 pts 6.1%
11.4% Health ◂ +7.4 pts 4.0%
11.1% Society & culture ◂ +4.6 pts 6.4%
8.3% Education ◂ +3.4 pts 5.0%
5.5% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 6.1%
6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.5 pts 3.5%
1.6% Agriculture & environment +0.6 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.6% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.3%
1.4% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.6%

Income

Personal income in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$38 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$700 46th pct $662 33rd pct
Household income in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$217 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$1,359 41st pct $1,142 8th pct
Family income in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$276 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$1,723 43rd pct $1,447 13th pct
High earners in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
8.8% 57th pct 4.9% 12th pct
High-income homes in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
14.7% 48th pct 9.3% 10th pct

Household income distribution

29.9% $650–$1,499 +0.9 pts ▸ 30.8%
26.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 18.9%
19.4% Under $650 +4.8 pts ▸ 24.2%
7.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 6.2%
6.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 3.1%

Personal income distribution

42.9% Under $650 ◂ +12.1 pts 30.8%
30.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.9 pts 20.5%
14.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.8 pts 8.8%
2.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 2.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +15.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
33.4% 69th pct 17.9% 12th pct
Mental health in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
10.8% 70th pct 3.6% 8th pct
Needs assistance in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
8.2% 94th pct 3.3% 13th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Arthritis ◂ +5.4 pts 6.3%
10.8% Mental health ◂ +7.2 pts 3.6%
9.3% Asthma ◂ +5.5 pts 3.8%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 5.2%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +0.6 pts 5.2%
5.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 4.5%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 2.0%
3.2% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.9%
1.4% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.8% None ◂ +12.2 pts 44.6%
20.7% One condition ◂ +9.6 pts 11.2%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +4.3 pts 3.4%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +1.5 pts 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.5 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
13.0% 26th pct 18.5% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.4 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
12.3% 49th pct 9.9% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +9.8 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
24.9% 47th pct 15.1% 12th pct
Defence service in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
3.8% 66th pct 1.5% 5th pct
Housework 15h+ in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.7 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
20.5% 40th pct 15.8% 22nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.1 larger in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
18.4% 83rd pct 18.6% 86th pct
Living alone in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.9 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
28.2% 50th pct 32.2% 91st pct

Family composition

49.7% Couples with children ◂ +4.3 pts 45.4%
30.6% Couples without children ◂ +0.6 pts 30.0%
18.4% One-parent families +0.2 pts ▸ 18.6%
1.3% Other families +4.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

Household size

36.6% 2 people ◂ +1.4 pts 35.2%
28.2% 1 person +3.9 pts ▸ 32.2%
12.6% 4 people +2.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.1% 3 people ◂ +4.0 pts 10.1%
5.5% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.0% 6 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$171 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
$300 57th pct $129 5th pct
Mortgage in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$230 higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
$1,480 41st pct $1,250 11th pct
People / bedroom in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
32.1% 68th pct 30.8% 58th pct
Owned outright in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.9 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
32.7% 43rd pct 35.7% 61st pct
Separate houses in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +14.5 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
82.0% 31st pct 96.5% 91st pct
3+ bedrooms in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +13.5 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
77.4% 52nd pct 63.9% 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.7% Owned outright +2.9 pts ▸ 35.7%
32.1% Rented ◂ +1.3 pts 30.8%
31.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.8 pts 15.4%
1.8% Not stated +8.7 pts ▸ 10.6%
2.1% Other tenure +4.1 pts ▸ 6.2%

Types of homes

82.0% Separate house +14.5 pts ▸ 96.5%
11.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.0 pts 35.7%
29.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 23.8%
16.7% 2 bedrooms +0.1 pts ▸ 16.7%
3.7% 1 bedroom +2.1 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.3% 5 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 4.4%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

14.5% Under $200 +48.4 pts ▸ 62.9%
48.2% $200–$349 ◂ +24.0 pts 24.3%
31.1% $350–$549 ◂ +11.1 pts 20.0%
2.0% $550–$749 ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.3% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.8 pts 37.1%
20.3% Under $1,000 +11.1 pts ▸ 31.4%
23.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +14.7 pts 8.6%
5.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
6.7% 68th pct 2.5% 11th pct
Work from home in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.0 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
4.6% 18th pct 7.6% 43rd pct
PT commute in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.0 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
1.0% 39th pct 4.0% 82nd pct

How people get to work

71.2% Car (driver) ◂ +5.9 pts 65.3%
4.6% Worked at home +3.0 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.1 pts 4.3%
0.9% Bus +3.1 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.0% Walked +1.9 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.2% 2 vehicles +4.2 pts ▸ 40.4%
38.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.7 pts 34.0%
12.3% 3 vehicles +4.0 pts ▸ 16.3%
6.7% No vehicle ◂ +4.2 pts 2.5%
6.1% 4 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 5.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +22.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
42.1% 72nd pct 20.1% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +10.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
14.0% 61st pct 3.1% 4th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
5.9% 72nd pct 5.3% 55th pct
Participation in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +16.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap narrowing
55.9% 49th pct 39.6% 12th pct
Full-time in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.3 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999 gap widening
61.0% 73rd pct 55.6% 35th pct

Industries people work in

18.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.7 pts 6.1%
5.3% Public administration & safety +13.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
7.3% Accommodation & food +4.2 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +2.3 pts 8.2%
8.8% Education & training ◂ +2.7 pts 6.1%
8.1% Construction ◂ +0.2 pts 7.9%
3.1% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.6% Mining ◂ +1.1 pts 4.6%
5.6% Manufacturing ◂ +2.6 pts 3.0%
4.6% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.3 pts 3.0%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +0.7 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

17.2% Professionals ◂ +5.3 pts 11.9%
16.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.2 pts 16.1%
8.8% Managers +6.4 pts ▸ 15.2%
14.1% Community & personal service ◂ +2.6 pts 11.6%
11.7% Clerical & administrative +1.1 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.0% Labourers +0.7 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.5 pts 6.1%
8.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.1 pts 6.4%

Walkability

Walk score in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.9 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
4.6 52nd pct 0.7 5th pct
Types ≤15 min in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.0 more in 50,000 to 99,999
4.7 49th pct 0.7 6th pct
15-min city in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +54.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
55.4% 51st pct 1.2% 1st pct
Walk to shops in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +61.6 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
65.4% 72nd pct 3.8% 10th pct
Walk to transit in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +41.1 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
41.1% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +67.0 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
67.0% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +49.2 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
92.8% 68th pct 43.6% 14th pct
Walk to health in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +39.9 pts higher in 50,000 to 99,999
41.4% 51st pct 1.5% 12th pct
Amenities/1k in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +53.6 more in Remainder of State/Territory
11.9 11th pct 65.6 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +63 higher in 50,000 to 99,999
66 71st pct 3 7th pct
Mean slope in 50,000 to 99,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory
4.4% 30th pct 10.0% 97th pct

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

Compare Remainder of State/Territory with nearby areas

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

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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/SOSR311/50-000-to-99-999/vs/SOSR931/remainder-of-state-territory