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

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 1,280 km apart · 20,000 to 49,999 profile · 4,999 or less profile

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

These two areas are far apart and differ significantly in their populations and wealth. 20,000 to 49,999 has a much higher typical personal income of $1,130 per week, compared to just $321 in 4,999 or less. This gap is reflected in education, with 27.5% of adults in 20,000 to 49,999 holding a bachelor degree or higher, while only 9.8% do so in 4,999 or less. In contrast, 4,999 or less has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 69.0%, compared to 21.2% in 20,000 to 49,999.

Both areas are similar in their share of homes with three or more bedrooms, which sit near the national figure. While they share some commonalities, many gaps are widening over time. For example, the difference in unemployment has grown, with 4,999 or less now seeing a rate far higher than 20,000 to 49,999. The gap in the number of people born overseas has also increased, and 20,000 to 49,999 has seen a rising lead in the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 47.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less Other language: 40.0 pts higher in 4,999 or less Renting: 27.9 pts higher in 4,999 or less No car: 30.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less Recent movers: 25.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +7,230 larger in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
24,855 37th pct 17,625 33rd pct
Median age in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +5 yrs older in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
34 yrs 10th pct 29 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +47.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap widening
21.2% 88th pct 69.0% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +4.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
9.4% 13th pct 4.5% 3rd pct
Under 15 in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +4.0 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
21.0% 88th pct 25.0% 100th pct
De facto in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +4.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
16.7% 92nd pct 12.3% 27th pct

Age structure

34.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.4 pts 33.5%
21.0% Children (0–14) +4.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.9 pts 20.2%
10.7% Youth (15–24) +6.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
9.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.9 pts 4.5%

Marital status

46.9% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 46.7%
38.9% Married +2.3 pts ▸ 41.2%
7.6% Divorced ◂ +3.2 pts 4.4%
3.0% Widowed +1.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.6% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.5%

Age & sex structure

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

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 4,999 or less +20.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
26.9% 86th pct 6.7% 0th pct

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +19.0 pts ▸ 85.7%
3.9% India ◂ +3.4 pts 0.5%
3.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.2 pts 1.1%
2.4% England ◂ +1.6 pts 0.7%
2.3% Philippines ◂ +1.6 pts 0.7%
0.9% Nepal ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%
0.7% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

26.5% English ◂ +16.5 pts 10.0%
25.5% Australian ◂ +15.3 pts 10.2%
9.1% Irish ◂ +5.8 pts 3.3%
7.5% Scottish ◂ +4.7 pts 2.8%
5.1% German ◂ +3.6 pts 1.4%
3.8% Indian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.6%
2.9% Filipino ◂ +1.9 pts 1.0%
2.4% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.5%
2.2% Chinese ◂ +1.5 pts 0.7%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.3%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Language

Other language in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +40.0 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
25.2% 86th pct 65.2% 100th pct
Limited English in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +8.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap steady
2.3% 79th pct 10.8% 99th pct

Language used at home

67.6% English only ◂ +41.4 pts 26.2%
1.7% Punjabi ◂ +1.6 pts 0.1%
1.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%
1.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%
0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.7 pts 0.1%
0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +16.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
42.8% 52nd pct 26.6% 8th pct

Religious affiliation

41.1% Christianity +8.5 pts ▸ 49.6%
42.8% No religion ◂ +16.3 pts 26.6%
8.8% Not stated +4.3 pts ▸ 13.1%
2.0% Other religions +7.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
2.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.1 pts 0.5%
1.5% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%
1.1% Islam ◂ +0.7 pts 0.3%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +21.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
55.9% 86th pct 34.3% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +17.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
27.5% 92nd pct 9.8% 13th pct

Highest year of school

55.9% Year 12 ◂ +21.7 pts 34.3%
14.6% Year 10 +7.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
10.2% Year 9 or below +6.7 pts ▸ 16.9%
10.7% Year 11 +4.9 pts ▸ 15.6%

Highest qualification level

26.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.0 pts 15.4%
25.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.9 pts 24.6%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.1 pts 8.8%
11.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.7 pts 5.6%
4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 3.4%
1.8% Certificate I / II +2.6 pts ▸ 4.3%

Field of qualification

15.8% Health ◂ +5.9 pts 9.9%
15.1% Management & commerce ◂ +5.5 pts 9.5%
15.0% Society & culture ◂ +4.2 pts 10.8%
10.9% Engineering & related ◂ +1.0 pts 9.9%
8.2% Education +1.6 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.1 pts 3.2%
4.1% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 1.6%
1.8% Agriculture & environment +0.8 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.8%
1.9% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.6%

Income

Personal income in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +$809 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
$1,130 86th pct $321 0th pct
Household income in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +$475 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
$2,140 87th pct $1,665 72nd pct
Family income in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +$1,578 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
$2,476 92nd pct $898 0th pct
High earners in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +7.8 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
15.2% 87th pct 7.5% 38th pct
High-income homes in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +10.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
27.6% 88th pct 17.4% 63rd pct

Household income distribution

32.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.4 pts 30.0%
20.2% $650–$1,499 +3.7 pts ▸ 23.8%
10.2% Under $650 +5.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 8.0%
13.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.9 pts 9.4%

Personal income distribution

27.8% Under $650 +32.6 pts ▸ 60.4%
33.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.8 pts 13.1%
26.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.6 pts 11.7%
4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 2.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +4.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
21.9% 19th pct 17.8% 12th pct
Mental health in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +2.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
6.1% 18th pct 3.4% 8th pct
Needs assistance in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.4 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
3.9% 20th pct 3.5% 15th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.8% Asthma ◂ +2.4 pts 4.4%
6.7% Other condition ◂ +1.0 pts 5.6%
6.1% Mental health ◂ +2.6 pts 3.4%
2.9% Heart disease +2.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 4.1%
4.9% Arthritis ◂ +3.3 pts 1.5%
1.7% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 0.7%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None +1.9 pts ▸ 70.9%
15.9% One condition ◂ +1.9 pts 14.0%
4.0% Two conditions ◂ +1.3 pts 2.7%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +1.0 pts 1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +7.6 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
17.0% 61st pct 9.4% 13th pct
Unpaid carers in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +4.1 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
8.6% 15th pct 12.6% 54th pct
Unpaid child care in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +19.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
27.3% 78th pct 47.1% 100th pct
Defence service in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.8 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
2.6% 17th pct 1.8% 8th pct
Housework 15h+ in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.4 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
16.0% 22nd pct 16.4% 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +1.3 larger in 4,999 or less gap steady
2.6 81st pct 3.9 100th pct
One-parent in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +6.2 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap steady
17.8% 71st pct 23.9% 100th pct
Living alone in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +6.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
27.0% 41st pct 20.1% 9th pct

Family composition

56.5% Couples with children +4.3 pts ▸ 60.7%
24.2% Couples without children ◂ +11.1 pts 13.1%
17.8% One-parent families +6.2 pts ▸ 23.9%
1.6% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

Household size

29.5% 2 people ◂ +9.7 pts 19.8%
27.0% 1 person ◂ +6.9 pts 20.1%
4.5% 6 or more +22.2 pts ▸ 26.7%
17.6% 3 people ◂ +5.8 pts 11.8%
14.6% 4 people ◂ +2.2 pts 12.5%
6.6% 5 people +2.6 pts ▸ 9.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +$280 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
$380 90th pct $100 1st pct
Mortgage in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +$685 higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
$1,785 77th pct $1,100 1st pct
People / bedroom in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.50 higher in 4,999 or less gap steady
0.90 86th pct 1.40 100th pct
Renting in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +27.9 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
43.9% 88th pct 71.8% 100th pct
Owned outright in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +10.3 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
15.1% 6th pct 4.7% 0th pct
Separate houses in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +21.2 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap widening
63.5% 7th pct 84.7% 38th pct
3+ bedrooms in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.6 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap narrowing
65.8% 10th pct 66.4% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.9% Rented +27.9 pts ▸ 71.8%
36.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +32.5 pts 3.7%
2.7% Other tenure +14.4 pts ▸ 17.1%
15.1% Owned outright ◂ +10.3 pts 4.7%
2.2% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 2.6%

Types of homes

63.5% Separate house +21.2 pts ▸ 84.7%
29.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +19.8 pts 9.3%
4.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.6 pts 3.8%
1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.9% 3 bedrooms +6.9 pts ▸ 49.7%
22.4% 2 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 23.2%
18.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.7 pts 14.3%
8.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 7.4%
4.0% 5 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 2.4%
1.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

18.9% Under $200 +48.7 pts ▸ 67.6%
37.9% $350–$549 ◂ +33.1 pts 4.8%
20.7% $200–$349 ◂ +7.6 pts 13.1%
12.2% $550–$749 ◂ +11.3 pts 0.9%
3.2% $750 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.6% $1,000–$1,799 +9.5 pts ▸ 45.2%
12.4% Under $1,000 +25.4 pts ▸ 37.8%
36.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.6 pts 19.3%
10.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 3.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +30.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap widening
9.0% 86th pct 39.8% 100th pct
Work from home in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +1.1 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
3.0% 8th pct 1.9% 2nd pct
PT commute in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less even gap narrowing
1.6% 59th pct 1.6% 59th pct

How people get to work

65.7% Car (driver) ◂ +20.5 pts 45.2%
4.9% Walked +20.6 pts ▸ 25.4%
7.8% Car (passenger) +3.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
4.1% Bicycle ◂ +2.2 pts 2.0%
3.0% Worked at home ◂ +1.1 pts 1.9%
1.5% Bus even 1.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

9.0% No vehicle +30.8 pts ▸ 39.8%
37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.6 pts 32.9%
34.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.6 pts 20.3%
12.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.9 pts 4.8%
6.0% 4 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 2.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +25.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
49.0% 88th pct 23.3% 4th pct
Recent arrivals in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +5.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap narrowing
25.8% 90th pct 20.2% 83rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +12.9 pts higher in 4,999 or less gap widening
3.6% 13th pct 16.5% 94th pct
Participation in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +27.5 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap widening
69.5% 99th pct 41.9% 14th pct
Full-time in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +3.9 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999 gap steady
71.6% 90th pct 67.7% 87th pct

Industries people work in

22.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.9 pts 21.0%
17.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 15.5%
9.5% Education & training +7.0 pts ▸ 16.5%
7.5% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.0% Construction ◂ +1.3 pts 5.7%
0.5% Mining +6.4 pts ▸ 6.9%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 3.9%
5.1% Professional & technical ◂ +3.4 pts 1.7%
4.5% Other services ◂ +0.6 pts 4.0%
3.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.6 pts 2.8%
2.5% Arts & recreation +0.2 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.5% Administrative & support ◂ +0.5 pts 2.0%

Occupations people work in

25.6% Professionals ◂ +0.5 pts 25.2%
17.9% Community & personal service +1.0 pts ▸ 18.9%
12.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.3 pts 11.2%
12.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.4 pts 12.0%
12.1% Managers ◂ +1.0 pts 11.1%
7.0% Labourers +1.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.2% Sales workers ◂ +1.3 pts 4.9%
3.6% Machinery operators & drivers +1.4 pts ▸ 5.0%

Walkability

Walk score in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +1.1 higher in 20,000 to 49,999
5.0 63rd pct 4.0 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.2 more in 20,000 to 49,999
4.9 57th pct 4.7 50th pct
15-min city in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +3.0 pts higher in 4,999 or less
58.3% 58th pct 61.3% 71st pct
Walk to shops in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +7.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less
59.0% 59th pct 66.5% 75th pct
Walk to transit in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +89.2 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
89.2% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +7.7 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
79.1% 90th pct 71.4% 75th pct
Walk to a park in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +3.0 pts higher in 20,000 to 49,999
93.4% 71st pct 90.4% 59th pct
Walk to health in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +42.3 pts higher in 4,999 or less
35.9% 41st pct 78.2% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +6.5 more in 20,000 to 49,999
13.4 20th pct 6.9 0th pct
Intersections/km² in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +16 higher in 20,000 to 49,999
27 36th pct 12 19th pct
Mean slope in 20,000 to 49,999in 4,999 or less +0.7 pts higher in 4,999 or less
2.9% 2nd pct 3.6% 10th pct

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

Compare 4,999 or less with nearby areas

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 20,000 to 49,999 vs 4,999 or less [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR712/20-000-to-49-999/vs/SOSR715/4-999-or-less