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4,999 or less
880 km²
Older residents are much more common in 4,999 or less than in most similar areas. This is a mature community where the typical person is 46, far older than the national figure of 38. The population has grown to 369,508 people, and there is a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These trends, along with high rates of home ownership, suggest a stable and established residential area.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 26% of people aged 65 or over. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.5% is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most people were born in Australia, and only 10.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.7% have no religion. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 40.3% of people completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% across Australia. However, the number of people with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 15.1% since 2011.
Incomes are generally lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,291 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in other areas, with 34.8% of people reporting a condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 16.9% of people pitching in. Unpaid care and housework are also more frequent than in most similar areas.
People are more likely to live alone here than nationally, with 29.4% of households consisting of one person. Typical homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 41.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is less common here than it is across Australia.
Cars are essential for most, with 61.8% of people driving to work and only 0.5% using public transport. Working from home is more common here than in similar areas, though still well below the national average.
The community is relatively stable, with 37.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 51.9%. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries for those employed.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 89.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 71.5% near public transport.