Section of State Range · Area profile
20,000 to 49,999
856 km²
A growing population of 524,391 people defines 20,000 to 49,999, where the community has expanded by 32% since 2011. It is an area with a strong Indigenous presence and a notable number of seniors, as those aged 65 and over are well above the national figure. This mix of older residents and a significant proportion of one-parent families creates a diverse social fabric. The area is generally residential, with a high number of separate houses and a population that is slightly older than the Australian average.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. Seniors are also common here, with 21.7% of residents aged 65 or over, a figure well above the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, meaning the 12.9% born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen slightly since 2011.
English is the dominant language, with only 7.8% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure. However, this diversity has increased since 2011, and about 1.1% of people speak little or no English.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.7% report no religion. This figure for no religion is well below the national average, although it has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.
The area has a high rate of qualifications compared to similar places, with 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national figure, though both university degrees and Year 12 completion have risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,401, which is a little below the national figure. While typical personal income has risen by $220 since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains well below the national average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
About 12.8% of residents provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure. While many people care for children, volunteering has fallen by 4.4 points since 2011.
One-parent families are much more common here than in similar areas, at 18.4%. There is also a higher than average number of people living alone, with 30.4% of households consisting of just one person.
Separate houses are very common, making up 81.1% of homes. Renting is slightly more common here than across Australia, and the typical weekly rent of $320 is much higher than in most similar areas.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.5% of people use public transport for commuting. Working from home has become more popular, rising 8.8 points since 2011 to reach 12.2%.
The area is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in similar areas, sitting well above the national figure.
About 56.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 91.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Public transport and parks are the most accessible amenities, though only 46.8% of homes are near health services.