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4,999 or less vs 20,000 to 49,999

Name: 4,999 or less vs 20,000 to 49,999 — 2021 Census comparison
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Section of State Range comparison ≈ 1,431 km apart · 4,999 or less profile · 20,000 to 49,999 profile

4,999 or less 20,000 to 49,999

These two areas are very different in their makeup and demographics. Residents in 20,000 to 49,999 are far younger, with a typical age of 34 compared to 42 in 4,999 or less. There is also a stark gap in income and education; the typical weekly household income in 20,000 to 49,999 is $2,140, which is $807 higher than in 4,999 or less. This is consistent with the fact that 27.5% of adults in 20,000 to 49,999 hold a bachelor degree or higher, while only 11.6% do so in 4,999 or less.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of households that rent. However, most other gaps have widened since 2011. The difference in typical age has grown to 8 years, and the gap in the proportion of people born overseas has increased to 14 points. While 4,999 or less has a much higher share of detached houses, 20,000 to 49,999 is far more accessible by foot, with 89.2% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 25.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less Population: 230,659 larger in 4,999 or less Owned outright: 18.9 pts higher in 4,999 or less Other language: 18.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 Personal income: $465 higher in 20,000 to 49,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +230,659 larger in 4,999 or less gap steady

255,514 77th pct 24,855 37th pct

Median age in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +8 yrs older in 4,999 or less gap widening

42 yrs 56th pct 34 yrs 10th pct

Age structure

23.6% Young adults (25–44) +11.3 pts ▸ 34.9%

25.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.8 pts 24.1%

19.0% Children (0–14) +2.0 pts ▸ 21.0%

20.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.5 pts 9.4%

10.7% Youth (15–24) even 10.7%

Marital status

35.1% Never married +11.9 pts ▸ 46.9%

44.4% Married ◂ +5.5 pts 38.9%

10.6% Divorced ◂ +2.9 pts 7.6%

5.7% Widowed ◂ +2.7 pts 3.0%

4.2% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

4,999 or less 20,000 to 49,999

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.7% Australia ◂ +12.1 pts 66.7%

0.3% India +3.6 pts ▸ 3.9%

2.7% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%

3.3% England ◂ +0.9 pts 2.4%

0.9% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.1% Nepal +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.1% China +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.5% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.1% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.2% Italy even 0.3%

Ancestry

38.5% English ◂ +12.0 pts 26.5%

37.3% Australian ◂ +11.7 pts 25.5%

10.3% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 9.1%

9.9% Scottish ◂ +2.4 pts 7.5%

6.9% German ◂ +1.8 pts 5.1%

0.4% Indian +3.4 pts ▸ 3.8%

2.9% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 2.4%

1.2% Filipino +1.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.7% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.4% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.3% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Language used at home

84.7% English only ◂ +17.1 pts 67.6%

0.1% Punjabi +1.6 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.3% Tagalog +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.2% Mandarin +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.1% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.3% Italian even 0.3%

0.1% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.1% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.9% Christianity ◂ +6.8 pts 41.1%

40.0% No religion +2.8 pts ▸ 42.8%

10.4% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 8.8%

0.3% Hinduism +2.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.6% Other religions +1.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.6% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.2% Islam +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

42.1% Year 12 +13.8 pts ▸ 55.9%

27.8% Year 10 ◂ +13.2 pts 14.6%

12.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.9 pts 10.2%

7.8% Year 11 +2.9 pts ▸ 10.7%

Highest qualification level

39.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.5 pts 25.5%

14.8% Bachelor degree +11.6 pts ▸ 26.4%

13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.8 pts 13.0%

3.1% Postgraduate degree +8.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

17.2% Engineering & related ◂ +6.3 pts 10.9%

9.2% Health +6.6 pts ▸ 15.8%

13.4% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 15.1%

10.4% Society & culture +4.6 pts ▸ 15.0%

8.2% Education even 8.2%

6.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 5.3%

6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +2.1 pts 4.1%

2.0% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

2.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.8 pts 1.8%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 2.0%

1.1% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 1.9%

Income

Personal income in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$465 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$665 34th pct $1,130 86th pct

Household income in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$807 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$1,333 36th pct $2,140 87th pct

Family income in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$833 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$1,643 32nd pct $2,476 92nd pct

Household income distribution

26.6% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 32.4%

30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.6 pts 20.2%

19.4% Under $650 ◂ +9.2 pts 10.2%

6.1% $4,000 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 14.3%

7.7% $3,000–$3,999 +5.7 pts ▸ 13.3%

Personal income distribution

43.8% Under $650 ◂ +16.0 pts 27.8%

29.1% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 33.0%

13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +12.7 pts ▸ 26.3%

2.5% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Arthritis ◂ +6.1 pts 4.9%

10.1% Mental health ◂ +4.0 pts 6.1%

8.8% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 6.8%

8.6% Other condition ◂ +1.9 pts 6.7%

5.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 5.1%

5.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 2.9%

3.5% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 1.7%

2.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 1.1%

1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.0% None +12.0 pts ▸ 69.0%

19.8% One condition ◂ +3.9 pts 15.9%

7.3% Two conditions ◂ +3.3 pts 4.0%

4.5% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 2.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +0.1 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

2.5 57th pct 2.6 81st pct

Family composition

50.8% Couples with children +5.7 pts ▸ 56.5%

31.4% Couples without children ◂ +7.2 pts 24.2%

16.8% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 17.8%

1.1% Other families +0.5 pts ▸ 1.6%

Household size

37.4% 2 people ◂ +7.9 pts 29.5%

26.8% 1 person +0.2 pts ▸ 27.0%

13.6% 3 people +4.0 pts ▸ 17.6%

12.3% 4 people +2.4 pts ▸ 14.6%

6.0% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

3.9% 6 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$110 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$270 43rd pct $380 90th pct

Mortgage in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$268 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing

$1,517 56th pct $1,785 77th pct

People / bedroom in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +0.10 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.7% Rented +13.2 pts ▸ 43.9%

31.3% Owned with a mortgage +4.9 pts ▸ 36.2%

33.9% Owned outright ◂ +18.9 pts 15.1%

1.8% Other tenure +0.9 pts ▸ 2.7%

2.2% Not stated even 2.2%

Types of homes

89.0% Separate house ◂ +25.5 pts 63.5%

5.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +23.7 pts ▸ 29.1%

3.3% Flat or apartment +1.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 1.4%

Bedrooms per home

41.9% 3 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 42.9%

30.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.7 pts 18.9%

15.3% 2 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 22.4%

3.7% 1 bedroom +4.5 pts ▸ 8.2%

5.7% 5 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 4.0%

0.6% Studio / none +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

45.2% $200–$349 ◂ +24.6 pts 20.7%

21.2% $350–$549 +16.8 pts ▸ 37.9%

26.2% Under $200 ◂ +7.3 pts 18.9%

2.7% $550–$749 +9.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

0.8% $750 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 3.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.5 pts 35.6%

27.1% $1,800–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 36.8%

22.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.2 pts 12.4%

6.1% $3,000 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.4% Car (driver) +2.3 pts ▸ 65.7%

5.5% Car (passenger) +2.3 pts ▸ 7.8%

7.6% Worked at home ◂ +4.6 pts 3.0%

4.8% Walked +0.1 pts ▸ 4.9%

0.6% Bicycle +3.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

1.2% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.2% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.0% 1 vehicle +1.5 pts ▸ 37.5%

37.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.5 pts 34.8%

13.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.8 pts 12.7%

5.7% No vehicle +3.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

7.5% 4 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 6.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.5% Health care & social assistance +9.4 pts ▸ 22.9%

5.9% Public administration & safety +11.6 pts ▸ 17.5%

8.7% Education & training +0.8 pts ▸ 9.5%

9.3% Retail trade ◂ +1.8 pts 7.5%

9.3% Construction ◂ +2.3 pts 7.0%

8.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.3 pts 5.9%

6.6% Manufacturing ◂ +4.8 pts 1.8%

6.5% Mining ◂ +6.0 pts 0.5%

3.5% Professional & technical +1.6 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.4 pts 3.4%

4.0% Other services +0.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.4%

Occupations people work in

13.9% Professionals +11.7 pts ▸ 25.6%

13.1% Community & personal service +4.8 pts ▸ 17.9%

16.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.5 pts 12.4%

14.0% Labourers ◂ +7.0 pts 7.0%

11.3% Clerical & administrative +1.3 pts ▸ 12.5%

9.9% Managers +2.2 pts ▸ 12.1%

10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.7 pts 3.6%

8.4% Sales workers ◂ +2.2 pts 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +1.5 higher in 20,000 to 49,999

3.6 28th pct 5.0 63rd pct

Types ≤15 min in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +1.0 more in 20,000 to 49,999

4.0 31st pct 4.9 57th pct

15-min city in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +11.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

47.4% 36th pct 58.3% 58th pct

Walk to shops in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +10.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

49.0% 34th pct 59.0% 59th pct

Walk to transit in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +73.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

15.9% 26th pct 89.2% 80th pct

Walk to school in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +28.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

50.5% 29th pct 79.1% 90th pct

Walk to a park in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +14.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

79.1% 30th pct 93.4% 71st pct

Walk to health in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +8.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less

44.4% 56th pct 35.9% 41st pct

Amenities/1k in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +1.9 more in 4,999 or less

15.3 36th pct 13.4 20th pct

Intersections/km² in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +0 higher in 4,999 or less

28 37th pct 27 36th pct

Mean slope in 4,999 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +2.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less

5.4% 53rd pct 2.9% 2nd pct

Compare 4,999 or less with nearby areas

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

Compare 20,000 to 49,999 with nearby areas

499 or less 500 or more 4,999 or less Remainder of State/Territory Remainder of State/Territory 499 or less 5,000 to 9,999 500 or more Remainder of State/Territory 499 or less 4,999 or less 100,000 to 249,999

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 4,999 or less vs 20,000 to 49,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR315/4-999-or-less/vs/SOSR712/20-000-to-49-999