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10,000 to 19,999
397 km²
Lower weekly incomes and a smaller workforce mark 10,000 to 19,999, where the typical household earns $1,268. This is a noticeably older community, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. A strong Indigenous presence and a high proportion of people owning their homes outright contribute to its distinctive character. While the population shrank by 21% since 2011, it remains a large area with over 234,000 people.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44 and a high proportion of seniors. There is also a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, making up 8.4% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both at around 41%.
English is the dominant language, with 88.3% of people using it only at home. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.5%.
About 49.2% of the community identifies as Christian, while those with no religion now make up 40.5%. This last group has seen a significant rise of 23 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.3% of people having completed Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical family earning $1,625 a week. Only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here; 35.8% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.1% need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.
While volunteering has fallen to 13.9%, the area has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care than most other areas. There is also a strong history of military service, with 4.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
Single-person households are common at 31.2%, though one-parent families are also very high at 19.7%, well above the national figure.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 37.9% of homes are owned outright. Rent is relatively low at $320 a week, though this is higher than in most similar areas.
Cars are essential here, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has grown, now accounting for 11.9% of workers.
The area is fairly stable, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12% of the population.
The workforce is smaller than the national average, with only 51.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many people work in health care and social assistance.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 92.2% near public transport.