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20,000 to 49,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 298 km apart · 20,000 to 49,999 profile · 5,000 to 9,999 profile

20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999

20,000 to 49,999 and 5,000 to 9,999 are two different sized areas located nearly 300km apart. 20,000 to 49,999 is much more walkable, with 85.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 42.9% in 5,000 to 9,999. This convenience extends to other services; 54.2% of homes in 20,000 to 49,999 are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far higher than the 40.9% in 5,000 to 9,999. In contrast, 5,000 to 9,999 has a higher share of people with no religion at 52.6%, well above the 46.0% in 20,000 to 49,999.

Everyday life is quite similar in both places, as they share almost identical proportions of children, seniors and people born overseas. They also have the same typical number of people per home at 2.4. While they share these basics, some gaps are shifting; the difference in full-time employment has widened, with 60.2% of people working full-time in 20,000 to 49,999 compared to 53.8% in 5,000 to 9,999.

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Where they differ most

Population: 91,671 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 Full-time: 6.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 No religion: 6.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Work from home: 3.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 Housework 15h+: 2.0 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +91,671 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
120,142 63rd pct 28,471 40th pct
Median age in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1 yrs older in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
40 yrs 43rd pct 41 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
6.3% 52nd pct 3.9% 36th pct
Aged 65+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
18.9% 48th pct 19.3% 51st pct
Under 15 in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.9 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
19.4% 76th pct 20.3% 86th pct
De facto in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
14.2% 76th pct 14.6% 80th pct

Age structure

25.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.4 pts 25.4%
24.8% Young adults (25–44) +0.5 pts ▸ 25.3%
19.4% Children (0–14) +0.9 pts ▸ 20.3%
18.9% Seniors (65+) +0.4 pts ▸ 19.3%
11.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.5 pts 9.7%

Marital status

45.0% Married ◂ +0.1 pts 45.0%
35.8% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 35.5%
9.7% Divorced +0.7 pts ▸ 10.4%
5.7% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 5.1%
3.7% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

20,000 to 49,999 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 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
19.1% 73rd pct 18.2% 71st pct

Country of birth

73.6% Australia ◂ +0.1 pts 73.4%
5.1% England +0.8 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 2.5%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%
1.3% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.7% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.3% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.8% English +2.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
37.7% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 38.9%
9.3% Scottish +0.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.2% Irish +0.4 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.7% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.4% German +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.2% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.9%
2.0% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%
1.0% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%
0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.3% Greek even 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Language

Other language in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
8.3% 50th pct 6.6% 40th pct
Limited English in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
0.8% 45th pct 0.8% 43rd pct

Language used at home

83.7% English only +1.5 pts ▸ 85.2%
0.7% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.4% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.1% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +6.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
46.0% 66th pct 52.6% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

46.0% No religion +6.5 pts ▸ 52.6%
41.4% Christianity ◂ +6.2 pts 35.1%
9.6% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%
0.9% Islam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
44.2% 57th pct 46.5% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
13.9% 43rd pct 15.7% 60th pct

Highest year of school

44.2% Year 12 +2.3 pts ▸ 46.5%
26.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.2 pts 24.4%
11.5% Year 11 even 11.5%
8.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.0 pts 7.6%

Highest qualification level

37.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.1 pts 34.3%
16.9% Bachelor degree +2.3 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 13.9%
3.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 3.2%
3.8% Postgraduate degree even 3.7%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%

Field of qualification

18.2% Engineering & related ◂ +2.4 pts 15.8%
13.5% Management & commerce +0.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.9% Health ◂ +1.6 pts 9.3%
9.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.4 pts 9.2%
9.1% Education even 9.2%
5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.8 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.6% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.2% Creative arts +1.0 pts ▸ 3.3%
3.1% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences +0.4 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.2% Information technology ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%

Income

Personal income in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$53 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
$795 72nd pct $742 56th pct
Household income in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$154 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
$1,572 63rd pct $1,418 47th pct
Family income in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$225 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
$2,032 74th pct $1,807 53rd pct
High earners in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
12.4% 79th pct 10.4% 70th pct
High-income homes in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
18.4% 72nd pct 13.9% 44th pct

Household income distribution

26.4% $650–$1,499 +2.1 pts ▸ 28.4%
28.2% $1,500–$2,999 even 28.2%
17.1% Under $650 +1.3 pts ▸ 18.5%
9.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 7.8%
8.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 6.1%

Personal income distribution

38.4% Under $650 +2.3 pts ▸ 40.6%
29.4% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 15.6%
4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 3.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
29.2% 45th pct 27.8% 38th pct
Mental health in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
9.3% 43rd pct 8.8% 37th pct
Needs assistance in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
5.6% 44th pct 5.0% 35th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%
9.3% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 9.1%
8.2% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 7.6%
7.5% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 7.0%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%
4.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 3.8%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%
1.0% Stroke even 1.1%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.7% None +1.5 pts ▸ 61.2%
19.4% One condition ◂ +0.7 pts 18.8%
6.3% Two conditions ◂ +0.4 pts 5.9%
3.5% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
17.1% 62nd pct 19.5% 82nd pct
Unpaid carers in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
10.7% 29th pct 10.7% 29th pct
Unpaid child care in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
26.2% 68th pct 28.7% 86th pct
Defence service in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
3.0% 27th pct 2.9% 24th pct
Housework 15h+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +2.0 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
21.1% 46th pct 23.1% 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
15.8% 49th pct 16.4% 56th pct
Living alone in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
28.7% 53rd pct 27.5% 45th pct

Family composition

53.4% Couples with children +0.1 pts ▸ 53.4%
29.8% Couples without children ◂ +0.5 pts 29.4%
15.8% One-parent families +0.6 pts ▸ 16.4%
1.0% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%

Household size

35.4% 2 people ◂ +0.2 pts 35.3%
28.7% 1 person ◂ +1.2 pts 27.5%
13.1% 4 people +1.5 pts ▸ 14.6%
14.2% 3 people +0.3 pts ▸ 14.6%
5.7% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.8% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap narrowing
$300 57th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +$47 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
$1,564 61st pct $1,517 56th pct
People / bedroom in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 even gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
Renting in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
30.4% 55th pct 25.4% 33rd pct
Owned outright in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
30.3% 32nd pct 33.7% 50th pct
Separate houses in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +5.0 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
86.0% 42nd pct 91.0% 63rd pct
3+ bedrooms in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap narrowing
82.9% 88th pct 84.5% 93rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

35.4% Owned with a mortgage +2.2 pts ▸ 37.6%
30.3% Owned outright +3.4 pts ▸ 33.7%
30.4% Rented ◂ +5.0 pts 25.4%
2.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%
1.8% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

86.0% Separate house +5.0 pts ▸ 91.0%
11.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.1 pts 6.6%
1.0% Flat or apartment +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

41.2% 3 bedrooms +1.6 pts ▸ 42.8%
36.6% 4 bedrooms +0.7 pts ▸ 37.3%
12.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 11.5%
5.0% 5 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 4.3%
3.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.4 pts 1.8%
0.2% Studio / none even 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

44.2% $200–$349 ◂ +3.0 pts 41.2%
30.9% $350–$549 +2.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
18.6% Under $200 ◂ +3.5 pts 15.0%
2.3% $550–$749 +2.5 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.3% $750 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.2 pts 37.7%
28.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 26.7%
17.8% Under $1,000 +4.4 pts ▸ 22.3%
7.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 7.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
5.0% 39th pct 4.4% 27th pct
Work from home in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +3.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap widening
4.1% 14th pct 7.2% 40th pct
PT commute in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
1.4% 56th pct 1.1% 46th pct

How people get to work

69.5% Car (driver) ◂ +6.5 pts 62.9%
4.1% Worked at home +3.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 5.7%
2.2% Walked +1.1 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.4% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
0.9% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.6% 2 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 41.0%
35.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.4 pts 35.0%
13.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.5 pts 13.3%
7.2% 4 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 6.4%
5.0% No vehicle ◂ +0.6 pts 4.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
40.0% 58th pct 39.5% 54th pct
Recent arrivals in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
10.7% 45th pct 9.2% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 gap steady
4.2% 24th pct 4.8% 43rd pct
Participation in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
60.3% 72nd pct 58.4% 59th pct
Full-time in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +6.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
60.2% 71st pct 53.8% 17th pct

Industries people work in

14.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.2 pts 11.0%
8.0% Accommodation & food +3.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.9% Mining ◂ +2.6 pts 8.3%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 10.2%
8.8% Construction +0.8 pts ▸ 9.6%
8.8% Education & training ◂ +0.6 pts 8.2%
4.3% Manufacturing +3.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.8 pts 4.6%
4.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.9 pts 2.8%
4.3% Other services ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%
2.9% Administrative & support +0.8 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.7% Professional & technical even 3.7%

Occupations people work in

18.1% Technicians & trades +0.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
16.2% Professionals ◂ +1.2 pts 15.0%
11.5% Labourers +2.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
12.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.2 pts 12.5%
9.9% Managers +1.2 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.4 pts 9.4%
10.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.8 pts 8.4%
9.0% Sales workers even 9.0%

Walkability

Walk score in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.0 higher in 20,000 to 49,999
4.8 57th pct 3.9 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +0.7 more in 20,000 to 49,999
4.6 43rd pct 3.9 29th pct
15-min city in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +10.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
49.1% 39th pct 38.6% 27th pct
Walk to shops in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +13.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
54.2% 43rd pct 40.9% 27th pct
Walk to transit in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +43.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
85.9% 74th pct 42.9% 40th pct
Walk to school in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
58.9% 44th pct 60.3% 48th pct
Walk to a park in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +7.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
90.7% 60th pct 83.1% 39th pct
Walk to health in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +14.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
40.6% 50th pct 26.0% 27th pct
Amenities/1k in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +4.0 more in 20,000 to 49,999
14.2 29th pct 10.2 5th pct
Intersections/km² in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +7 higher in 20,000 to 49,999
51 62nd pct 45 57th pct
Mean slope in 20,000 to 49,999in 5,000 to 9,999 +1.0 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
4.3% 28th pct 5.3% 51st pct

Compare 20,000 to 49,999 with nearby areas

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

Compare 5,000 to 9,999 with nearby areas

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 20,000 to 49,999 vs 5,000 to 9,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR512/20-000-to-49-999/vs/SOSR514/5-000-to-9-999