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250,000 to 999,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory

Section of State Range comparison ≈ 26 km apart · 250,000 to 999,999 profile · Remainder of State/Territory profile

250,000 to 999,999 Remainder of State/Territory

These two nearby areas offer a sharp contrast in lifestyle and scale. 250,000 to 999,999 is a large, populous hub where 28.8% of people were born overseas and 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Remainder of State/Territory is sparsely populated and largely car-dependent, with 14.0% born overseas and 24.1% of adults with a degree. The gap in accessibility is vast; 250,000 to 999,999 is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, while only 7.9% of homes in Remainder of State/Territory have the same access.

Both areas share a similar typical weekly personal income of around $1,100 to $1,200 and a similar proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. However, other differences have grown since 2011. The gap in educational attainment has widened, and 250,000 to 999,999 has become far more likely to have residents who use another language at home. This trend is consistent with the increasing share of overseas-born residents in that area.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 28.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory Population: 452,065 larger in 250,000 to 999,999 PT commute: 4.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Limited English: 2.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 Bachelor+: 18.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999

Demographics & Identity

Population in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +452,065 larger in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
452,670 86th pct 605 13th pct
Median age in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5 yrs older in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
35 yrs 12th pct 30 yrs 1st pct
First Nations in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.8 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
2.0% 16th pct 2.8% 28th pct
Aged 65+ in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
13.7% 26th pct 12.6% 22nd pct
Under 15 in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
18.3% 59th pct 14.4% 21st pct
De facto in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.0 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
12.5% 38th pct 15.5% 87th pct

Age structure

32.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.6 pts 28.8%
22.3% Older adults (45–64) +1.5 pts ▸ 23.8%
13.3% Youth (15–24) +7.5 pts ▸ 20.8%
18.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.9 pts 14.4%
13.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.1 pts 12.6%

Marital status

39.2% Never married +8.9 pts ▸ 48.2%
46.8% Married ◂ +8.0 pts 38.7%
7.7% Divorced ◂ +1.6 pts 6.2%
2.5% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.7% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 0.8%

Age & sex structure

250,000 to 999,999 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 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +14.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
28.8% 88th pct 14.0% 50th pct

Country of birth

67.5% Australia +5.1 pts ▸ 72.6%
2.9% England +0.9 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.8% India ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% China ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Nepal ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnam ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

31.5% Australian +9.3 pts ▸ 40.8%
32.0% English +0.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
10.0% Scottish +3.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.6% Irish +0.5 pts ▸ 12.1%
5.7% Chinese ◂ +4.6 pts 1.2%
4.5% Indian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.7%
4.2% German +0.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.7% Dutch +2.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.4% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 1.5%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.5%
1.2% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.7%

Language

Other language in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +17.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
24.6% 86th pct 6.8% 42nd pct
Limited English in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
2.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

71.2% English only +8.3 pts ▸ 79.5%
3.2% Mandarin ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
1.1% Punjabi ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Hindi ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Arabic ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +3.0 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
44.2% 57th pct 41.2% 45th pct

Religious affiliation

44.2% No religion ◂ +3.0 pts 41.2%
38.1% Christianity +3.2 pts ▸ 41.3%
5.6% Not stated +10.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
4.5% Hinduism ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Islam ◂ +1.9 pts 1.3%
2.8% Buddhism ◂ +2.0 pts 0.8%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.5%
0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +12.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
77.1% 100th pct 64.3% 95th pct
Bachelor+ in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +18.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
43.0% 100th pct 24.1% 88th pct

Highest year of school

77.1% Year 12 ◂ +12.8 pts 64.3%
10.5% Year 10 +2.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
4.2% Year 9 or below +0.9 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.3 pts 2.2%

Highest qualification level

33.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.4 pts 24.5%
15.0% Certificate III / IV +11.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
19.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +16.7 pts 3.2%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 12.0%
6.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.7 pts 5.6%
1.3% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

20.1% Society & culture ◂ +4.6 pts 15.5%
20.1% Management & commerce ◂ +8.6 pts 11.5%
3.9% Architecture & building +5.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.7% Health ◂ +0.4 pts 8.3%
8.4% Engineering & related ◂ +0.4 pts 8.0%
7.6% Information technology ◂ +6.8 pts 0.8%
6.9% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 5.1%
5.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.3 pts 5.3%
4.2% Creative arts ◂ +0.8 pts 3.5%
1.6% Agriculture & environment +2.4 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%

Income

Personal income in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$75 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
$1,204 87th pct $1,129 86th pct
Household income in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$190 higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
$2,372 91st pct $2,562 94th pct
Family income in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$174 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
$2,871 100th pct $2,697 97th pct
High earners in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +10.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
22.1% 94th pct 11.6% 76th pct
High-income homes in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.0 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
36.4% 99th pct 38.4% 100th pct

Household income distribution

32.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.3 pts 28.3%
21.9% $4,000 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 23.9%
17.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 15.9%
14.5% $3,000–$3,999 even 14.5%
8.6% Under $650 ◂ +0.6 pts 8.0%

Personal income distribution

29.7% $650–$1,499 +8.7 pts ▸ 38.3%
29.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 16.8%
27.9% Under $650 ◂ +9.0 pts 18.9%
7.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 5.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
28.1% 39th pct 24.0% 24th pct
Mental health in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
10.0% 55th pct 7.9% 29th pct
Needs assistance in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
4.6% 28th pct 3.0% 11th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 7.9%
9.7% Other condition ◂ +3.8 pts 6.0%
9.0% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 8.8%
7.7% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 6.9%
3.9% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 2.5%
3.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 2.5%
2.7% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 1.8%
1.3% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.7% Stroke even 0.7%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.0% None ◂ +5.8 pts 60.2%
19.8% One condition ◂ +3.1 pts 16.7%
5.8% Two conditions +0.5 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.4% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
18.4% 71st pct 19.7% 83rd pct
Unpaid carers in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
12.0% 43rd pct 10.0% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.1 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
28.3% 86th pct 22.2% 25th pct
Defence service in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8.8 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory
6.0% 94th pct 14.8% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.0 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
19.3% 29th pct 18.3% 27th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.5 larger in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
2.5 57th pct 3.0 91st pct
One-parent in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
11.9% 13th pct 14.1% 29th pct
Living alone in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.9 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
25.8% 33rd pct 18.8% 6th pct

Family composition

59.8% Couples with children ◂ +5.3 pts 54.5%
27.2% Couples without children +1.9 pts ▸ 29.1%
11.9% One-parent families +2.2 pts ▸ 14.1%
1.1% Other families +1.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

32.7% 2 people +1.4 pts ▸ 34.1%
25.8% 1 person ◂ +6.9 pts 18.8%
16.5% 3 people ◂ +0.6 pts 15.9%
16.4% 4 people ◂ +0.5 pts 15.9%
2.5% 6 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.0% 5 people ◂ +2.4 pts 3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$70 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
$450 100th pct $380 90th pct
Mortgage in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +$280 higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
$2,080 90th pct $1,800 78th pct
People / bedroom in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.20 higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +10.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
30.7% 57th pct 41.3% 87th pct
Owned outright in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.5 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
26.6% 17th pct 26.1% 15th pct
Separate houses in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +28.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
63.1% 6th pct 91.3% 65th pct
3+ bedrooms in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
73.0% 28th pct 67.4% 13th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.7% Rented +10.6 pts ▸ 41.3%
40.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.0 pts 23.2%
26.6% Owned outright ◂ +0.5 pts 26.1%
1.6% Other tenure +10.7 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.9% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 2.2%

Types of homes

63.1% Separate house +28.2 pts ▸ 91.3%
19.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
17.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 29.0%
28.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.1 pts 24.6%
17.5% 2 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 20.3%
7.1% 5 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
8.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.5 pts 8.0%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

45.8% $350–$549 ◂ +0.2 pts 45.6%
12.4% $200–$349 +17.4 pts ▸ 29.8%
21.2% $550–$749 ◂ +14.2 pts 7.0%
12.5% Under $200 +5.1 pts ▸ 17.5%
5.0% $750 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +29.1 pts 9.4%
25.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.7 pts 21.9%
20.9% $3,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 21.9%
11.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap widening
5.6% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +6.7 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
10.9% 64th pct 17.6% 88th pct
PT commute in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.6 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
4.6% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

59.0% Car (driver) ◂ +14.2 pts 44.9%
10.9% Worked at home +6.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
4.0% Walked +8.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
5.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.5 pts 2.6%
3.6% Bus ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Bicycle ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.8 pts 19.4%
38.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.9 pts 35.8%
5.5% 4 or more +22.8 pts ▸ 28.4%
10.9% 3 vehicles +10.0 pts ▸ 20.9%
5.6% No vehicle ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap narrowing
46.1% 83rd pct 46.3% 83rd pct
Recent arrivals in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +8.0 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap steady
16.7% 73rd pct 24.7% 89th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +2.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap steady
3.8% 16th pct 1.4% 0th pct
Participation in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +1.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999 gap narrowing
69.6% 100th pct 68.4% 97th pct
Full-time in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +4.9 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory gap widening
65.8% 84th pct 70.7% 89th pct

Industries people work in

29.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.7 pts 28.1%
0.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.7 pts ▸ 13.9%
6.6% Construction +5.3 pts ▸ 11.9%
11.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.4 pts 5.1%
10.9% Professional & technical ◂ +4.1 pts 6.8%
9.4% Education & training ◂ +2.3 pts 7.1%
6.5% Retail trade ◂ +3.0 pts 3.4%
6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 3.7%
1.8% Arts & recreation +4.1 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.9% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 2.6%
2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.6 pts 2.0%
2.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%

Occupations people work in

17.8% Managers +19.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
31.5% Professionals ◂ +15.0 pts 16.5%
14.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.0 pts 10.5%
9.6% Technicians & trades +4.3 pts ▸ 13.9%
10.9% Community & personal service ◂ +2.7 pts 8.2%
5.0% Labourers +3.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.6 pts 2.6%
2.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.6 higher in 250,000 to 999,999
7.0 97th pct 1.4 12th pct
Types ≤15 min in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +5.4 more in 250,000 to 999,999
6.5 97th pct 1.1 10th pct
15-min city in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +80.8 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
82.5% 97th pct 1.8% 2nd pct
Walk to shops in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +79.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
80.6% 96th pct 1.5% 4th pct
Walk to transit in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +90.4 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
98.2% 100th pct 7.9% 19th pct
Walk to school in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +76.3 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
86.0% 97th pct 9.7% 14th pct
Walk to a park in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +38.2 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
99.7% 100th pct 61.5% 22nd pct
Walk to health in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +64.0 pts higher in 250,000 to 999,999
64.8% 92nd pct 0.8% 6th pct
Amenities/1k in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +301.9 more in Remainder of State/Territory
18.8 60th pct 320.7 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +242 higher in 250,000 to 999,999
246 100th pct 4 9th pct
Mean slope in 250,000 to 999,999in Remainder of State/Territory +0.6 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory
5.5% 57th pct 6.1% 72nd pct

Compare 250,000 to 999,999 with nearby areas

499 or less Remainder of State/Territory 20,000 to 49,999 4,999 or less 1 million or more 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less 250,000 to 999,999 10,000 to 19,999 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less 500 or more

Compare Remainder of State/Territory with nearby areas

250,000 to 999,999 499 or less 4,999 or less 20,000 to 49,999 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less 1 million or more 10,000 to 19,999 250,000 to 999,999 20,000 to 49,999 50,000 to 99,999 499 or less

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 250,000 to 999,999 vs Remainder of State/Territory [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sosr/SOSR802/250-000-to-999-999/vs/SOSR831/remainder-of-state-territory