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10,000 to 19,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 363 km apart · 10,000 to 19,999 profile · 5,000 to 9,999 profile

10,000 to 19,999 5,000 to 9,999

5,000 to 9,999 and 10,000 to 19,999 are two large, well-populated areas located about 363 km apart. They differ most in how people get around and access services. 5,000 to 9,999 is more walkable for daily needs, with a well higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (44.0% compared to 36.9%) and groceries (52.3% compared to 46.6%). In contrast, 10,000 to 19,999 has better transport links, with a well higher share of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport (25.8% compared to 20.4%) and higher street connectivity.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for how many people moved in the last five years, though this is well higher in 10,000 to 19,999 at 47.5% compared to 42.5% in 5,000 to 9,999. This gap has widened since 2011. Other similarities include almost identical typical weekly household incomes, around $1,520, and similar shares of people who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. While 5,000 to 9,999 was previously the older area, the typical age is now slightly older there at 38 compared to 37 in 10,000 to 19,999.

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Recent movers: 5.1 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 Work from home: 2.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 One-parent: 1.4 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 Unpaid child care: 1.9 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4,847 larger in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
162,262 71st pct 167,109 72nd pct
Median age in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1 yrs older in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
37 yrs 19th pct 38 yrs 24th pct
First Nations in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
7.7% 63rd pct 7.8% 64th pct
Aged 65+ in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.0 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
17.1% 39th pct 18.1% 42nd pct
Under 15 in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.1 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
21.5% 90th pct 20.4% 86th pct
De facto in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.0 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
14.2% 75th pct 13.2% 62nd pct

Age structure

26.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.8 pts 25.4%
23.3% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 24.5%
21.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.1 pts 20.4%
17.1% Seniors (65+) +1.0 pts ▸ 18.1%
11.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 11.6%

Marital status

44.6% Married +0.6 pts ▸ 45.2%
36.7% Never married ◂ +1.0 pts 35.7%
9.5% Divorced even 9.5%
5.3% Widowed +0.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.9% Separated even 3.9%

Age & sex structure

10,000 to 19,999 5,000 to 9,999

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
13.3% 45th pct 15.1% 56th pct

Country of birth

80.0% Australia ◂ +3.4 pts 76.6%
3.0% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%
2.4% England +0.5 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.2% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.5% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.1% Nepal even 0.1%

Ancestry

40.0% English ◂ +1.3 pts 38.7%
39.4% Australian ◂ +2.1 pts 37.3%
11.1% Irish ◂ +0.8 pts 10.4%
10.3% Scottish ◂ +0.4 pts 9.9%
7.3% German ◂ +0.9 pts 6.4%
1.9% Italian +2.0 pts ▸ 3.9%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%
1.4% Dutch even 1.4%
1.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.7% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Other language in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
5.9% 33rd pct 7.3% 45th pct
Limited English in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
0.6% 29th pct 1.1% 58th pct

Language used at home

87.3% English only ◂ +2.9 pts 84.5%
0.3% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.1% Hindi even 0.1%
0.1% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.0% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
40.3% 41st pct 40.1% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

49.2% Christianity ◂ +2.1 pts 47.2%
40.3% No religion ◂ +0.2 pts 40.1%
8.4% Not stated +1.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.6% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.3% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.4% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.7 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
47.7% 74th pct 45.9% 69th pct
Bachelor+ in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.2 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap widening
14.0% 44th pct 12.8% 30th pct

Highest year of school

47.7% Year 12 ◂ +1.7 pts 45.9%
26.0% Year 10 ◂ +0.7 pts 25.3%
10.4% Year 9 or below +0.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
7.6% Year 11 even 7.5%

Highest qualification level

39.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.9 pts 38.2%
17.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.4 pts 16.0%
13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 13.9%
3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.2 pts 3.5%
3.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 2.9%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 2.5%

Field of qualification

17.9% Engineering & related ◂ +0.3 pts 17.6%
15.0% Management & commerce ◂ +0.6 pts 14.5%
10.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.6 pts 10.0%
10.4% Health ◂ +1.3 pts 9.1%
9.2% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 8.6%
6.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 6.0%
5.4% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.5% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.7% Creative arts +0.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences even 1.6%
1.2% Information technology even 1.2%

Income

Personal income in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$20 higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap narrowing
$764 65th pct $744 57th pct
Household income in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$6 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
$1,516 57th pct $1,522 57th pct
Family income in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$43 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
$1,847 58th pct $1,890 62nd pct
High earners in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.4 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
10.7% 72nd pct 9.3% 61st pct
High-income homes in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
16.6% 56th pct 16.8% 58th pct

Household income distribution

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 even 29.2%
28.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.6 pts 28.2%
16.3% Under $650 +0.6 pts ▸ 16.9%
9.0% $3,000–$3,999 +0.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.5% $4,000 or more even 7.6%

Personal income distribution

39.9% Under $650 +0.2 pts ▸ 40.1%
31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.4 pts 31.1%
16.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 15.4%
3.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.5 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999
30.0% 49th pct 29.5% 46th pct
Mental health in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999
10.0% 55th pct 9.4% 43rd pct
Needs assistance in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
6.7% 63rd pct 6.5% 58th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 9.4%
9.4% Arthritis +0.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
9.2% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 8.7%
7.9% Other condition even 7.9%
4.9% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.4% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.0% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.3% Lung condition even 2.3%
1.0% Stroke even 1.0%
0.7% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.1% None ◂ +0.8 pts 59.3%
19.8% One condition ◂ +0.6 pts 19.2%
6.6% Two conditions even 6.6%
3.7% Three or more even 3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.7 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
15.1% 44th pct 14.4% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap narrowing
11.4% 37th pct 11.3% 36th pct
Unpaid child care in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.9 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
28.3% 86th pct 26.4% 70th pct
Defence service in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even
3.7% 59th pct 3.7% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
21.5% 51st pct 21.4% 49th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap narrowing
2.5 57th pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.4 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
18.0% 76th pct 16.7% 59th pct
Living alone in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.5 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap narrowing
25.9% 34th pct 25.5% 31st pct

Family composition

53.0% Couples with children +1.2 pts ▸ 54.2%
28.0% Couples without children +0.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
18.0% One-parent families ◂ +1.4 pts 16.7%
1.0% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

35.7% 2 people ◂ +0.5 pts 35.2%
25.9% 1 person ◂ +0.5 pts 25.5%
14.4% 3 people +0.4 pts ▸ 14.8%
13.9% 4 people +0.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.4% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.7% 6 or more even 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$20 higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap widening
$310 67th pct $290 52nd pct
Mortgage in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$70 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
$1,517 56th pct $1,587 64th pct
People / bedroom in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.9 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
36.3% 81st pct 33.3% 74th pct
Owned outright in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
28.1% 23rd pct 29.9% 30th pct
Separate houses in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
83.9% 36th pct 86.7% 44th pct
3+ bedrooms in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
80.9% 77th pct 81.5% 81st pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.3% Rented ◂ +2.9 pts 33.3%
31.9% Owned with a mortgage +1.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.1% Owned outright +1.8 pts ▸ 29.9%
1.9% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

83.9% Separate house +2.8 pts ▸ 86.7%
8.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.2 pts 8.7%
5.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.7 pts 3.1%
1.0% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Bedrooms per home

38.0% 3 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
37.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 34.6%
13.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.4 pts 13.3%
5.8% 5 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%
0.4% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

45.7% $200–$349 ◂ +0.5 pts 45.2%
34.4% $350–$549 ◂ +7.5 pts 26.9%
13.9% Under $200 +7.4 pts ▸ 21.3%
2.4% $550–$749 +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.3% $750 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +4.5 pts 38.9%
25.1% $1,800–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 29.6%
19.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.8 pts 18.8%
6.0% $3,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.4 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap steady
5.4% 47th pct 5.0% 40th pct
Work from home in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
5.3% 23rd pct 7.5% 43rd pct
PT commute in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
1.3% 51st pct 1.3% 50th pct

How people get to work

68.6% Car (driver) ◂ +2.0 pts 66.6%
5.3% Worked at home +2.2 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.2% Car (passenger) +0.2 pts ▸ 6.4%
2.9% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 2.8%
1.1% Bus even 1.1%
0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.0% Train +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

38.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.1 pts 38.6%
36.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.2 pts 34.3%
12.8% 3 vehicles +1.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.5% 4 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
5.4% No vehicle ◂ +0.4 pts 5.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.1 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap widening
47.5% 86th pct 42.5% 73rd pct
Recent arrivals in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
13.9% 61st pct 16.5% 72nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
5.0% 49th pct 5.0% 49th pct
Participation in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.6 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap narrowing
60.2% 71st pct 58.7% 61st pct
Full-time in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.7 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999 gap narrowing
61.8% 75th pct 61.1% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

14.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.6 pts 12.5%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +1.2 pts 9.2%
8.1% Construction +1.4 pts ▸ 9.5%
9.2% Education & training ◂ +0.3 pts 8.8%
9.0% Mining ◂ +3.3 pts 5.6%
8.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.2 pts 6.9%
6.0% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.5 pts ▸ 6.2%
6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.5 pts 5.6%
4.5% Transport & warehousing +0.3 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.2% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 4.1%
3.3% Professional & technical +0.3 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

16.5% Technicians & trades +0.1 pts ▸ 16.5%
15.9% Professionals ◂ +1.6 pts 14.4%
12.0% Labourers +2.6 pts ▸ 14.7%
12.6% Community & personal service ◂ +0.7 pts 11.9%
11.5% Clerical & administrative even 11.5%
10.0% Managers +0.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 10.0%
9.4% Sales workers ◂ +1.1 pts 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 higher in 5,000 to 9,999
3.6 29th pct 3.8 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.2 more in 5,000 to 9,999
3.8 28th pct 4.1 33rd pct
15-min city in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
42.2% 29th pct 45.8% 34th pct
Walk to shops in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.7 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
46.6% 30th pct 52.3% 40th pct
Walk to transit in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.4 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999
25.8% 32nd pct 20.4% 29th pct
Walk to school in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.4 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999
59.0% 45th pct 57.6% 42nd pct
Walk to a park in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.3 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999
89.2% 55th pct 84.8% 43rd pct
Walk to health in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +7.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
36.9% 43rd pct 44.0% 55th pct
Amenities/1k in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.2 more in 5,000 to 9,999
10.6 6th pct 11.7 10th pct
Intersections/km² in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +9 higher in 10,000 to 19,999
35 46th pct 27 35th pct
Mean slope in 10,000 to 19,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.2 pts higher in 10,000 to 19,999
6.1% 72nd pct 4.9% 43rd pct

Compare 10,000 to 19,999 with nearby areas

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

Compare 5,000 to 9,999 with nearby areas

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

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 10,000 to 19,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR313/10-000-to-19-999/vs/SOSR314/5-000-to-9-999