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100,000 to 249,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 125 km apart · 100,000 to 249,999 profile · Remainder of State/Territory profile

100,000 to 249,999 Remainder of State/Territory

100,000 to 249,999 and Remainder of State/Territory are two very different environments. 100,000 to 249,999 is a very walkable area where 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 15.1% of people use another language at home. In contrast, Remainder of State/Territory is car-dependent and far more traditional, with a typical resident aged 46 — 8 years older than those in 100,000 to 249,999. Housing also differs sharply; 46.2% of homes in Remainder of State/Territory are owned outright, while 31.7% of households in 100,000 to 249,999 rent.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have generally widened. They have drifted apart on education, language use, and the age of their residents, and the gap in typical weekly rent has grown to $100. Despite these shifts, they share some common ground. Both areas have almost the same share of children under 15, similar typical weekly incomes, and an equal proportion of people working full-time.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 20.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 No car: 6.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 Other language: 12.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 Housework 15h+: 7.7 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory Year 12: 17.4 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +90,090 larger in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
197,451 73rd pct 107,361 60th pct
Median age in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8 yrs older in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
38 yrs 24th pct 46 yrs 76th pct
First Nations in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.3 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
4.4% 40th pct 5.7% 48th pct
Aged 65+ in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.4 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
18.8% 47th pct 20.2% 58th pct
Under 15 in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.4 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
16.4% 28th pct 16.7% 35th pct
De facto in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
13.2% 63rd pct 14.8% 82nd pct

Age structure

23.2% Older adults (45–64) +8.9 pts ▸ 32.1%
30.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.0 pts 21.1%
18.8% Seniors (65+) +1.4 pts ▸ 20.2%
16.4% Children (0–14) +0.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.7 pts 9.9%

Marital status

41.9% Married +9.5 pts ▸ 51.4%
39.7% Never married ◂ +8.1 pts 31.6%
9.7% Divorced +0.2 pts ▸ 9.9%
5.7% Widowed ◂ +1.7 pts 4.0%
3.0% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

100,000 to 249,999 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 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +9.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
20.9% 76th pct 11.6% 31st pct

Country of birth

74.8% Australia +6.3 pts ▸ 81.1%
3.2% England +1.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.7% China ◂ +2.6 pts 0.2%
2.1% Nepal ◂ +1.9 pts 0.1%
2.0% India ◂ +1.8 pts 0.2%
0.8% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.2% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

41.5% English +3.8 pts ▸ 45.3%
36.2% Australian +6.9 pts ▸ 43.1%
10.6% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 10.3%
9.3% Scottish +0.8 pts ▸ 10.1%
4.4% Chinese ◂ +3.9 pts 0.6%
3.6% German +0.4 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.9% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.0% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 1.2%
1.9% Indian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.3%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%

Language

Other language in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +12.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
15.1% 75th pct 3.2% 4th pct
Limited English in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
1.5% 68th pct 0.3% 9th pct

Language used at home

80.3% English only +10.4 pts ▸ 90.7%
3.1% Mandarin ◂ +2.9 pts 0.2%
0.9% Punjabi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Cantonese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.5% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
49.8% 88th pct 51.4% 96th pct

Religious affiliation

49.8% No religion +1.6 pts ▸ 51.4%
36.6% Christianity +1.7 pts ▸ 38.4%
6.2% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.2% Hinduism ◂ +3.0 pts 0.2%
1.5% Islam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.3%
1.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.5%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +17.4 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
59.1% 90th pct 41.7% 43rd pct
Bachelor+ in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +14.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
31.5% 97th pct 17.4% 73rd pct

Highest year of school

59.1% Year 12 ◂ +17.4 pts 41.7%
21.2% Year 10 +11.4 pts ▸ 32.6%
7.6% Year 9 or below +1.8 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.7% Year 11 +2.2 pts ▸ 8.8%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Certificate III / IV +13.0 pts ▸ 36.1%
28.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.5 pts 19.5%
15.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.4 pts 5.9%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.9 pts ▸ 14.3%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%
2.1% Certificate I / II +0.6 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

21.2% Management & commerce ◂ +8.2 pts 13.0%
10.2% Engineering & related +6.1 pts ▸ 16.3%
13.9% Society & culture ◂ +3.0 pts 10.9%
11.1% Health ◂ +0.8 pts 10.3%
8.1% Education +0.1 pts ▸ 8.2%
4.9% Architecture & building +1.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
1.8% Agriculture & environment +4.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 3.0%
4.1% Information technology ◂ +2.7 pts 1.4%
3.8% Creative arts ◂ +0.7 pts 3.1%

Income

Personal income in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$89 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
$779 71st pct $690 43rd pct
Household income in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$108 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
$1,534 59th pct $1,426 48th pct
Family income in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$187 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
$1,923 66th pct $1,736 45th pct
High earners in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
9.6% 63rd pct 7.5% 39th pct
High-income homes in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
18.0% 69th pct 14.5% 47th pct

Household income distribution

28.7% $650–$1,499 +2.3 pts ▸ 31.0%
29.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 29.0%
17.3% Under $650 ◂ +0.3 pts 17.0%
9.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.1 pts 8.0%
8.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 6.4%

Personal income distribution

40.4% Under $650 +3.9 pts ▸ 44.2%
34.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.4 pts 31.9%
16.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.4 pts 14.1%
3.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 2.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.4 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
31.9% 59th pct 31.4% 56th pct
Mental health in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
11.7% 85th pct 9.6% 48th pct
Needs assistance in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.1 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
6.3% 55th pct 5.2% 38th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.9% Arthritis +1.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.7% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 9.6%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 8.1%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +0.4 pts 8.4%
4.5% Diabetes ◂ +0.1 pts 4.5%
4.0% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.2% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.9% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.0% None ◂ +1.2 pts 59.9%
21.1% One condition ◂ +0.1 pts 21.1%
7.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 7.0%
3.7% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.7 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
18.9% 75th pct 19.6% 82nd pct
Unpaid carers in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
12.4% 50th pct 13.6% 84th pct
Unpaid child care in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.8 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
26.5% 71st pct 25.7% 59th pct
Defence service in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.3 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory
3.9% 68th pct 4.2% 78th pct
Housework 15h+ in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.7 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
19.3% 29th pct 27.0% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 100,000 to 249,999in 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 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
17.1% 64th pct 10.1% 7th pct
Living alone in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
28.9% 54th pct 22.4% 15th pct

Family composition

51.7% Couples with children +2.3 pts ▸ 54.0%
30.0% Couples without children +5.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
17.1% One-parent families ◂ +7.0 pts 10.1%
1.3% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.6%

Household size

33.8% 2 people +7.3 pts ▸ 41.0%
28.9% 1 person ◂ +6.5 pts 22.4%
16.0% 3 people ◂ +1.8 pts 14.2%
13.6% 4 people ◂ +0.2 pts 13.3%
5.3% 5 people +0.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.5% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$100 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
$350 86th pct $250 29th pct
Mortgage in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$167 higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
$1,517 56th pct $1,350 32nd pct
People / bedroom in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +20.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
31.7% 65th pct 11.1% 0th pct
Owned outright in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +13.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
33.1% 46th pct 46.2% 96th pct
Separate houses in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +16.1 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
82.3% 32nd pct 98.4% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8.3 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
70.3% 21st pct 78.6% 61st pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.1% Owned outright +13.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
32.2% Owned with a mortgage +5.7 pts ▸ 37.9%
31.7% Rented ◂ +20.6 pts 11.1%
1.7% Other tenure +1.5 pts ▸ 3.2%
1.2% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

Types of homes

82.3% Separate house +16.1 pts ▸ 98.4%
10.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.8 pts 0.2%
7.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.8 pts 0.4%
0.3% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

47.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.1 pts 47.2%
18.0% 4 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 24.4%
22.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.8 pts 14.7%
5.0% 5 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.2 pts 4.3%
0.4% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

29.0% $200–$349 +14.9 pts ▸ 43.9%
41.4% $350–$549 ◂ +22.0 pts 19.4%
17.0% Under $200 +9.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
8.0% $550–$749 ◂ +6.2 pts 1.8%
1.6% $750 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +1.6 pts 38.7%
21.2% Under $1,000 +6.5 pts ▸ 27.8%
25.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 21.6%
8.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 6.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap narrowing
8.0% 85th pct 1.3% 5th pct
Work from home in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
7.9% 46th pct 12.5% 71st pct
PT commute in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.4 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
5.1% 88th pct 0.7% 25th pct

How people get to work

58.1% Car (driver) +6.4 pts ▸ 64.5%
7.9% Worked at home +4.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 3.8%
5.5% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 3.1%
5.0% Bus ◂ +4.4 pts 0.6%
1.3% Bicycle ◂ +1.2 pts 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.6% 2 vehicles +4.6 pts ▸ 39.2%
38.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.4 pts 21.4%
11.9% 3 vehicles +9.4 pts ▸ 21.2%
6.7% 4 or more +10.1 pts ▸ 16.8%
8.0% No vehicle ◂ +6.7 pts 1.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +9.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
40.2% 59th pct 30.5% 19th pct
Recent arrivals in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +14.0 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
21.7% 86th pct 7.8% 24th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap widening
6.6% 76th pct 4.4% 28th pct
Participation in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999 gap steady
61.5% 78th pct 59.3% 65th pct
Full-time in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory even gap narrowing
54.8% 28th pct 54.8% 28th pct

Industries people work in

17.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.5 pts 12.9%
1.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.8 pts ▸ 14.4%
10.7% Education & training ◂ +2.5 pts 8.2%
10.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.5 pts 5.7%
7.4% Construction +2.7 pts ▸ 10.1%
9.6% Retail trade ◂ +2.4 pts 7.2%
8.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.4 pts 6.0%
4.8% Manufacturing +2.4 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.6% Professional & technical ◂ +2.1 pts 4.5%
3.3% Transport & warehousing +0.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.6% Other services even 3.6%
2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.1 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals ◂ +9.0 pts 16.2%
12.1% Managers +6.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
12.3% Technicians & trades +3.4 pts ▸ 15.7%
14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.5 pts 10.8%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.6 pts 10.3%
8.9% Labourers +3.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.5% Sales workers ◂ +1.7 pts 6.7%
4.2% Machinery operators & drivers +3.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

Walkability

Walk score in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.5 higher in 100,000 to 249,999
6.2 88th pct 0.7 5th pct
Types ≤15 min in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.1 more in 100,000 to 249,999
5.8 87th pct 0.7 5th pct
15-min city in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +66.6 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
70.0% 86th pct 3.4% 5th pct
Walk to shops in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +60.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
65.9% 74th pct 5.2% 13th pct
Walk to transit in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +85.8 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
94.7% 93rd pct 8.9% 20th pct
Walk to school in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +69.5 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
73.3% 81st pct 3.7% 5th pct
Walk to a park in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +72.7 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
97.6% 88th pct 24.8% 8th pct
Walk to health in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +51.2 pts higher in 100,000 to 249,999
53.1% 80th pct 1.9% 14th pct
Amenities/1k in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +7.3 more in Remainder of State/Territory
20.6 68th pct 28.0 85th pct
Intersections/km² in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +79 higher in 100,000 to 249,999
80 77th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in 100,000 to 249,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.7 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory
10.2% 98th pct 10.8% 100th pct

Compare 100,000 to 249,999 with nearby areas

500 or more 5,000 to 9,999 499 or less Remainder of State/Territory 50,000 to 99,999 4,999 or less 10,000 to 19,999 20,000 to 49,999 500 or more 1 million or more 499 or less 5,000 to 9,999

Compare Remainder of State/Territory with nearby areas

4,999 or less 10,000 to 19,999 50,000 to 99,999 20,000 to 49,999 100,000 to 249,999 500 or more 5,000 to 9,999 499 or less 500 or more 1 million or more 5,000 to 9,999 4,999 or less

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 100,000 to 249,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR603/100-000-to-249-999/vs/SOSR631/remainder-of-state-territory