50,000 to 99,999

The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 39. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure and reflects a rise of 3.1 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.1%), meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the overseas-born population has grown by 3.2 percentage points since 2011.

English is the main language for 87.6% of households, and the 7.4% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. Despite this, the number of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.6% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 22 percentage points since 2011 to reach a level about the same as the national average.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (16.8%) and those who finished Year 12 (44.8%) are more common here than in most similar areas, though both figures remain far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,481, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical weekly amount increasing by $201 to reach $753.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 12.4%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care is a notable feature of the area, as 28.6% of people care for children, which is a little above the national average. Additionally, 13.2% of residents provide unpaid care, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Families are common here, with 53.7% being couples with children and a typical household size of 2.5 people. One-parent families make up 17.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most people live in separate houses (79.9%), and 77.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.5% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $340.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 64.2% of workers driving and 38.3% of homes owning two vehicles. Very few people use public transport for commuting (0.6%), a figure much lower than most similar areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average and is consistent with the high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with the unemployment rate at 5.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 60.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. Residents have great access to parks and public transport, though only 45.6% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.