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499 or less vs 20,000 to 49,999

Name: 499 or less vs 20,000 to 49,999 — 2021 Census comparison
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Section of State Range comparison ≈ 1,200 km apart · 499 or less profile · 20,000 to 49,999 profile

499 or less 20,000 to 49,999

These two areas are far apart and differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. 20,000 to 49,999 is a younger, more affluent place where the typical weekly household income is $2,140 and 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, 499 or less has a much older population, with 20.2% aged 65 and over, and a typical weekly household income that is far lower at $1,162. Housing also varies greatly; 92.7% of homes in 499 or less are separate houses, while 20,000 to 49,999 has more diverse housing and much higher typical rents at $380 per week.

Both areas share a similar proportion of people who speak little or no English, which sits close to the national figure. While they are alike in that regard, most other gaps have widened since 2011. The difference in typical income and the share of people born overseas have both grown. 20,000 to 49,999 has become increasingly distinct as a hub for high earners and recent arrivals, while 499 or less has seen its share of outright homeowners grow even larger than that of 20,000 to 49,999.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $583 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 Rent: $240 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 Separate houses: 29.2 pts higher in 499 or less Family income: $1,162 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 Participation: 21.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +3,267 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

21,588 35th pct 24,855 37th pct

Median age in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +7 yrs older in 499 or less gap widening

41 yrs 50th pct 34 yrs 10th pct

Age structure

23.1% Young adults (25–44) +11.8 pts ▸ 34.9%

26.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.2 pts 24.1%

19.4% Children (0–14) +1.6 pts ▸ 21.0%

20.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.9 pts 9.4%

11.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.3 pts 10.7%

Marital status

38.3% Never married +8.7 pts ▸ 46.9%

42.5% Married ◂ +3.6 pts 38.9%

9.7% Divorced ◂ +2.1 pts 7.6%

5.4% Widowed ◂ +2.4 pts 3.0%

4.2% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

499 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

76.5% Australia ◂ +9.8 pts 66.7%

5.1% England ◂ +2.7 pts 2.4%

0.3% India +3.5 pts ▸ 3.9%

2.3% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.5% Philippines +1.8 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.1% Nepal +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.1% China +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.5% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.1% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Ancestry

34.2% English ◂ +7.7 pts 26.5%

29.7% Australian ◂ +4.2 pts 25.5%

7.3% Irish +1.9 pts ▸ 9.1%

7.3% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 7.5%

2.6% German +2.5 pts ▸ 5.1%

0.5% Indian +3.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

0.7% Filipino +2.2 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.2% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.4% Chinese +1.8 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.3% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.2% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Language used at home

72.6% English only ◂ +5.0 pts 67.6%

0.1% Punjabi +1.6 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.2% Tagalog +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.2% Mandarin +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

39.1% No religion +3.7 pts ▸ 42.8%

42.8% Christianity ◂ +1.6 pts 41.1%

16.0% Not stated ◂ +7.2 pts 8.8%

0.2% Hinduism +2.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.3% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.5% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.2% Islam +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

34.9% Year 12 +21.0 pts ▸ 55.9%

29.0% Year 10 ◂ +14.3 pts 14.6%

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

11.9% Year 11 ◂ +1.2 pts 10.7%

Highest qualification level

33.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.2 pts 25.5%

13.5% Bachelor degree +12.9 pts ▸ 26.4%

11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.6 pts ▸ 13.0%

2.7% Postgraduate degree +8.6 pts ▸ 11.2%

2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.5 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.9 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

16.4% Engineering & related ◂ +5.5 pts 10.9%

8.5% Health +7.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

10.0% Management & commerce +5.1 pts ▸ 15.1%

7.7% Society & culture +7.3 pts ▸ 15.0%

9.0% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 8.2%

4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 5.3%

4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.1 pts 1.8%

4.7% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 4.1%

1.7% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 3.1%

1.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.8% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 1.9%

Income

Personal income in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$583 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$547 13th pct $1,130 86th pct

Household income in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$978 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$1,162 10th pct $2,140 87th pct

Family income in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$1,162 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$1,314 10th pct $2,476 92nd pct

Household income distribution

23.3% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 32.4%

31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.4 pts 20.2%

23.2% Under $650 ◂ +13.0 pts 10.2%

4.8% $4,000 or more +9.5 pts ▸ 14.3%

5.8% $3,000–$3,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 13.3%

Personal income distribution

48.1% Under $650 ◂ +20.3 pts 27.8%

23.6% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 33.0%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 +13.9 pts ▸ 26.3%

2.7% $3,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 4.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.4 pts 4.9%

7.4% Mental health ◂ +1.4 pts 6.1%

7.1% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 6.8%

6.9% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 6.7%

6.8% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 5.1%

4.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.0 pts 2.9%

3.0% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 1.7%

2.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 1.1%

1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.4% None +10.6 pts ▸ 69.0%

17.8% One condition ◂ +1.9 pts 15.9%

6.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.3 pts 4.0%

3.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 2.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +0.2 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

2.4 43rd pct 2.6 81st pct

Family composition

48.5% Couples with children +8.0 pts ▸ 56.5%

30.5% Couples without children ◂ +6.3 pts 24.2%

19.2% One-parent families ◂ +1.4 pts 17.8%

1.9% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%

Household size

35.2% 2 people ◂ +5.7 pts 29.5%

32.9% 1 person ◂ +5.9 pts 27.0%

10.3% 3 people +7.3 pts ▸ 17.6%

10.0% 4 people +4.6 pts ▸ 14.6%

6.1% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 6.6%

5.5% 6 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$240 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening

$140 6th pct $380 90th pct

Mortgage in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +$586 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing

$1,199 7th pct $1,785 77th pct

People / bedroom in 499 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

34.3% Rented +9.6 pts ▸ 43.9%

23.0% Owned with a mortgage +13.2 pts ▸ 36.2%

34.1% Owned outright ◂ +19.0 pts 15.1%

5.7% Other tenure ◂ +3.1 pts 2.7%

2.8% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 2.2%

Types of homes

92.7% Separate house ◂ +29.2 pts 63.5%

3.1% Townhouse / semi-detached +26.1 pts ▸ 29.1%

0.7% Flat or apartment +3.6 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 1.4%

Bedrooms per home

46.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.0 pts 42.9%

24.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 18.9%

16.5% 2 bedrooms +5.9 pts ▸ 22.4%

4.6% 1 bedroom +3.6 pts ▸ 8.2%

4.1% 5 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 4.0%

0.5% Studio / none +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

61.7% Under $200 ◂ +42.8 pts 18.9%

3.7% $350–$549 +34.2 pts ▸ 37.9%

25.2% $200–$349 ◂ +4.6 pts 20.7%

0.4% $550–$749 +11.8 pts ▸ 12.2%

0.4% $750 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 3.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +24.8 pts 12.4%

17.4% $1,800–$2,999 +19.4 pts ▸ 36.8%

32.1% $1,000–$1,799 +3.6 pts ▸ 35.6%

6.3% $3,000 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

55.4% Car (driver) +10.3 pts ▸ 65.7%

13.7% Walked ◂ +8.9 pts 4.9%

5.4% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 7.8%

4.8% Worked at home ◂ +1.8 pts 3.0%

1.3% Bicycle +2.9 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.0% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 1.5%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.3% 1 vehicle +2.1 pts ▸ 37.5%

33.6% 2 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 34.8%

12.7% 3 vehicles even 12.7%

11.3% No vehicle ◂ +2.3 pts 9.0%

7.0% 4 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 6.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

9.5% Health care & social assistance +13.5 pts ▸ 22.9%

9.8% Public administration & safety +7.8 pts ▸ 17.5%

11.6% Education & training ◂ +2.1 pts 9.5%

10.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +10.0 pts 0.4%

7.9% Mining ◂ +7.4 pts 0.5%

7.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.7 pts 5.9%

6.7% Retail trade +0.8 pts ▸ 7.5%

6.6% Construction +0.3 pts ▸ 7.0%

5.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.0 pts 3.4%

1.8% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 5.1%

3.6% Other services +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.0% Manufacturing ◂ +2.2 pts 1.8%

Occupations people work in

13.0% Professionals +12.6 pts ▸ 25.6%

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

15.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.3 pts 12.4%

14.2% Managers ◂ +2.1 pts 12.1%

13.7% Labourers ◂ +6.6 pts 7.0%

9.9% Clerical & administrative +2.7 pts ▸ 12.5%

12.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.6 pts 3.6%

5.7% Sales workers +0.5 pts ▸ 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +0.9 higher in 20,000 to 49,999

4.1 41st pct 5.0 63rd pct

Types ≤15 min in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +0.2 more in 20,000 to 49,999

4.7 49th pct 4.9 57th pct

15-min city in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +1.0 pts higher in 499 or less

59.4% 62nd pct 58.3% 58th pct

Walk to shops in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +5.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

53.3% 41st pct 59.0% 59th pct

Walk to transit in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +48.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

41.0% 39th pct 89.2% 80th pct

Walk to school in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +9.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

69.8% 71st pct 79.1% 90th pct

Walk to a park in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +15.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

77.9% 28th pct 93.4% 71st pct

Walk to health in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +2.8 pts higher in 499 or less

38.7% 46th pct 35.9% 41st pct

Amenities/1k in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +22.3 more in 499 or less

35.7 89th pct 13.4 20th pct

Intersections/km² in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +13 higher in 20,000 to 49,999

15 22nd pct 27 36th pct

Mean slope in 499 or less in 20,000 to 49,999 +1.5 pts higher in 499 or less

4.4% 29th pct 2.9% 2nd pct

Compare 499 or less with nearby areas

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

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). 499 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/SOSR522/499-or-less/vs/SOSR712/20-000-to-49-999