# 5,000 to 9,999 vs 4,999 or less — 2021 Census comparison

Section of State Range comparison · about 2,920 km apart

These two far-apart areas differ sharply in their makeup and housing. 5,000 to 9,999 has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 30.9%, compared to just 0.7% in 4,999 or less. There is also a huge gap in renting costs, with the typical weekly rent in 5,000 to 9,999 being $340, which is $190 more than the $150 typical rent in 4,999 or less. While 5,000 to 9,999 is more likely to have separate houses (72.1%), 4,999 or less has a far higher share of people born overseas (31.8% versus 18.6%) and those using a language other than English at home (48.8% versus 21.3%).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for people with no religion, though this is far more common in 5,000 to 9,999 at 41.5%. They also share similar walkability scores, both being car-dependent. Over time, the gaps in some areas are shifting; the difference in the share of people born overseas has narrowed, while the gap in typical rent has widened since 2016.

## Where they differ most

- First Nations: 30.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
- Other language: 27.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less
- Separate houses: 26.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
- One-parent: 12.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999
- De facto: 8.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 5,980 | 1,355 | 4,625 larger in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |
| Median age | 32 yrs | 39 yrs | 7 yrs older in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| First Nations | 30.9% | 0.7% | 30.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap widening |
| Aged 65+ | 8.7% | 14.5% | 5.7 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 22.9% | 20.3% | 2.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |
| De facto | 19.6% | 11.5% | 8.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |

### Age structure

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Young adults (25–44) | 34.6% | 30.2% | +4.4 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 21.6% | 28.1% | -6.5 |
| Children (0–14) | 22.9% | 20.3% | +2.6 |
| Seniors (65+) | 8.7% | 14.5% | -5.7 |
| Youth (15–24) | 12.4% | 7.1% | +5.4 |

### Marital status

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 33.1% | 54.0% | -20.9 |
| Never married | 51.7% | 31.7% | +20.0 |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.7% | -0.9 |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | +0.7 |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.3% | +1.1 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | 5,000 to 9,999 male | 5,000 to 9,999 female | 4,999 or less male | 4,999 or less female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| 5–9 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| 10–14 | 3.9% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| 15–19 | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| 25–29 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| 30–34 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| 35–39 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 40–44 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| 45–49 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| 50–54 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 4.0% |
| 55–59 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| 60–64 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| 65–69 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| 70–74 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| 75–79 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| 80–84 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| 85+ | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 18.6% | 31.8% | 13.2 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 68.7% | 49.3% | +19.4 |
| Philippines | 3.5% | 1.3% | +2.2 |
| Nepal | 2.6% | 0.0% | +2.6 |
| India | 1.9% | 0.4% | +1.5 |
| England | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3 |
| New Zealand | 1.6% | 1.3% | +0.4 |
| South Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2 |
| China | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.4% | 0.4% | +0.0 |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.0% | +0.2 |

### Ancestry

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australian | 27.2% | 21.1% | +6.1 |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 21.8% | -20.3 |
| English | 20.4% | 14.5% | +5.9 |
| Irish | 7.1% | 3.8% | +3.4 |
| Scottish | 6.3% | 3.1% | +3.2 |
| Filipino | 4.2% | 1.4% | +2.8 |
| German | 3.7% | 1.8% | +1.9 |
| Indian | 2.0% | 1.1% | +0.9 |
| Dutch | 0.8% | 1.4% | -0.6 |
| Italian | 1.3% | 0.5% | +0.8 |
| Vietnamese | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2 |
| Greek | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4 |

## Language

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 21.3% | 48.8% | 27.5 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Limited English | 1.9% | 11.7% | 9.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |

### Language used at home

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 62.8% | 34.0% | +28.8 |
| Mandarin | 0.7% | 12.2% | -11.5 |
| Cantonese | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.9 |
| Tagalog | 1.9% | 0.3% | +1.6 |
| Punjabi | 0.8% | 0.3% | +0.5 |
| Vietnamese | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2 |
| Arabic | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4 |
| Hindi | 0.4% | 0.3% | +0.1 |
| Greek | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.3 |
| Italian | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1 |

## Religion

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 41.5% | 23.1% | 18.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap widening |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 41.5% | 23.1% | +18.4 |
| Christianity | 34.9% | 15.6% | +19.2 |
| Islam | 1.1% | 27.6% | -26.5 |
| Not stated | 16.6% | 18.0% | -1.5 |
| Buddhism | 1.3% | 13.9% | -12.6 |
| Hinduism | 3.5% | 0.2% | +3.3 |
| Other religions | 1.0% | 0.6% | +0.4 |
| Judaism | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 44.9% | 46.6% | 1.7 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap widening |

### Highest year of school

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 44.9% | 46.6% | -1.7 |
| Year 10 | 16.8% | 14.6% | +2.2 |
| Year 9 or below | 10.1% | 11.0% | -0.9 |
| Year 11 | 10.8% | 5.8% | +5.0 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 24.2% | 27.9% | -3.7 |
| Bachelor degree | 19.4% | 13.0% | +6.4 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 12.2% | 11.1% | +1.0 |
| Postgraduate degree | 7.4% | 4.1% | +3.3 |
| Certificate I / II | 3.1% | 4.9% | -1.8 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 2.6% | 3.4% | -0.8 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Engineering & related | 10.9% | 18.0% | -7.1 |
| Management & commerce | 13.8% | 12.3% | +1.5 |
| Society & culture | 12.0% | 6.6% | +5.4 |
| Health | 10.0% | 5.1% | +4.9 |
| Education | 8.2% | 6.5% | +1.7 |
| Architecture & building | 3.7% | 4.5% | -0.8 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 3.8% | 4.5% | -0.7 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 1.4% | 3.5% | -2.1 |
| Agriculture & environment | 2.6% | 1.8% | +0.8 |
| Information technology | 1.7% | 1.1% | +0.5 |
| Creative arts | 1.4% | 1.3% | +0.2 |

## Income

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $1,025 | $1,251 | $226 higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Household income | $1,936 | $2,113 | $177 higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Family income | $2,175 | $2,656 | $481 higher in 4,999 or less | gap steady |
| High earners | 10.7% | 16.7% | 6.0 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 21.7% | 28.4% | 6.7 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap steady |

### Household income distribution

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 31.8% | 36.1% | -4.2 |
| $650–$1,499 | 22.2% | 17.1% | +5.1 |
| $4,000 or more | 9.4% | 14.7% | -5.2 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 12.2% | 13.7% | -1.5 |
| Under $650 | 12.2% | 11.3% | +0.9 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 31.4% | 25.5% | +5.9 |
| Under $650 | 29.4% | 22.4% | +7.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 21.8% | 28.5% | -6.7 |
| $3,000 or more | 2.9% | 4.2% | -1.3 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 19.8% | 15.4% | 4.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Mental health | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Needs assistance | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.8 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Asthma | 6.2% | 6.1% | +0.1 |
| Other condition | 6.1% | 4.6% | +1.6 |
| Mental health | 5.2% | 2.8% | +2.4 |
| Diabetes | 5.0% | 3.8% | +1.3 |
| Arthritis | 4.1% | 2.2% | +1.8 |
| Heart disease | 3.0% | 1.6% | +1.4 |
| Cancer | 1.4% | 1.0% | +0.4 |
| Lung condition | 1.2% | 0.4% | +0.8 |
| Stroke | 0.7% | 0.4% | +0.3 |
| Dementia | 0.6% | 0.0% | +0.6 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 64.0% | 65.7% | -1.7 |
| One condition | 14.1% | 12.9% | +1.2 |
| Two conditions | 3.8% | 2.1% | +1.6 |
| Three or more | 1.9% | 0.8% | +1.1 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 13.6% | 19.2% | 5.6 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 8.0% | 6.6% | 1.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid child care | 23.3% | 24.3% | 1.0 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Defence service | 5.4% | 2.2% | 3.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 15.6% | 16.7% | 1.1 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap steady |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 larger in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |
| One-parent | 20.8% | 8.7% | 12.1 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |
| Living alone | 26.9% | 29.3% | 2.4 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap widening |

### Family composition

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 53.6% | 65.3% | -11.8 |
| Couples without children | 23.8% | 25.8% | -1.9 |
| One-parent families | 20.8% | 8.7% | +12.1 |
| Other families | 1.9% | 0.5% | +1.4 |

### Household size

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 30.7% | 29.1% | +1.6 |
| 1 person | 26.9% | 29.3% | -2.4 |
| 3 people | 15.6% | 14.4% | +1.2 |
| 4 people | 13.8% | 13.9% | -0.1 |
| 5 people | 7.6% | 8.2% | -0.5 |
| 6 or more | 5.4% | 2.4% | +3.0 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $340 | $150 | $190 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,509 | $1,300 | $209 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.10 higher in 4,999 or less | gap steady |
| Renting | 58.7% | 49.0% | 9.6 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 11.7% | 26.0% | 14.3 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 72.1% | 45.9% | 26.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 69.9% | 57.5% | 12.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rented | 58.7% | 49.0% | +9.6 |
| Owned outright | 11.7% | 26.0% | -14.3 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 22.4% | 15.1% | +7.2 |
| Other tenure | 3.0% | 8.7% | -5.7 |
| Not stated | 4.4% | 2.2% | +2.3 |

### Types of homes

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 72.1% | 45.9% | +26.2 |
| Flat or apartment | 2.8% | 30.5% | -27.7 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 22.6% | 22.8% | -0.3 |
| Other dwelling | 1.0% | 0.7% | +0.3 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% | 48.8% | +1.9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% | 28.1% | -12.2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% | 7.9% | +8.7 |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% | 13.2% | -5.3 |
| 5 or more | 2.6% | 0.7% | +1.9 |
| Studio / none | 0.9% | 0.0% | +0.9 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $200 | 21.5% | 62.7% | -41.3 |
| $350–$549 | 37.6% | 9.8% | +27.8 |
| $200–$349 | 25.2% | 18.6% | +6.5 |
| $550–$749 | 6.0% | 1.5% | +4.5 |
| $750 or more | 2.1% | 0.0% | +2.1 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 53.1% | 49.2% | +3.9 |
| Under $1,000 | 16.5% | 28.6% | -12.1 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 21.2% | 23.8% | -2.6 |
| $3,000 or more | 1.7% | 0.0% | +1.7 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 8.9% | 7.5% | 1.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |
| PT commute | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap steady |

### How people get to work

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 70.1% | 68.2% | +1.9 |
| Car (passenger) | 7.4% | 6.0% | +1.5 |
| Walked | 5.6% | 3.1% | +2.5 |
| Bus | 0.6% | 5.4% | -4.8 |
| Worked at home | 3.2% | 2.9% | +0.3 |
| Bicycle | 2.3% | 0.0% | +2.3 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% | 40.9% | -2.9 |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% | 31.2% | +4.7 |
| 3 vehicles | 12.0% | 15.5% | -3.5 |
| No vehicle | 8.9% | 7.5% | +1.4 |
| 4 or more | 5.2% | 5.8% | -0.6 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 47.1% | 28.7% | 18.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 21.6% | 3.7% | 17.9 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap narrowing |
| Participation | 61.3% | 64.7% | 3.4 pts higher in 4,999 or less | gap narrowing |
| Full-time | 73.6% | 69.0% | 4.7 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 | gap steady |

### Industries people work in

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public administration & safety | 18.1% | 27.7% | -9.6 |
| Health care & social assistance | 22.3% | 3.5% | +18.8 |
| Education & training | 11.1% | 7.3% | +3.8 |
| Mining | 1.0% | 10.9% | -9.9 |
| Construction | 8.3% | 8.6% | -0.3 |
| Administrative & support | 2.9% | 6.7% | -3.8 |
| Retail trade | 6.6% | 3.1% | +3.6 |
| Accommodation & food | 6.4% | 4.4% | +2.0 |
| Transport & warehousing | 3.4% | 5.8% | -2.5 |
| Arts & recreation | 0.8% | 3.9% | -3.2 |
| Electricity, gas & water | 1.0% | 3.6% | -2.6 |
| Other services | 3.5% | 2.5% | +1.0 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | 5,000 to 9,999 % | 4,999 or less % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 20.6% | 13.3% | +7.3 |
| Community & personal service | 20.3% | 15.7% | +4.6 |
| Technicians & trades | 13.8% | 18.1% | -4.3 |
| Managers | 11.4% | 13.1% | -1.7 |
| Labourers | 8.3% | 13.1% | -4.8 |
| Clerical & administrative | 12.2% | 12.0% | +0.3 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 4.3% | 10.3% | -6.1 |
| Sales workers | 5.8% | 1.5% | +4.4 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | 5,000 to 9,999 | 4,999 or less | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 4.1 | 3.9 | 0.2 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 4.5 | 3.8 | 0.7 more in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| 15-min city | 44.7% | 28.2% | 16.5 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Walk to shops | 53.7% | 88.5% | 34.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to school | 87.7% | 11.3% | 76.4 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Walk to a park | 97.2% | 43.0% | 54.2 pts higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Walk to health | 32.0% | 32.7% | 0.8 pts higher in 4,999 or less |  |
| Amenities/1k | 18.9 | 25.8 | 6.9 more in 4,999 or less |  |
| Intersections/km² | 41 | 35 | 6 higher in 5,000 to 9,999 |  |
| Mean slope | 2.7% | 15.8% | 13.1 pts higher in 4,999 or less |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR714/5-000-to-9-999/vs/SOSR915/4-999-or-less