Section of State Range · Area profile
50,000 to 99,999
111 km²
A noticeably young population defines 50,000 to 99,999, where the typical resident is just 34. This community is shaped by a high proportion of children and a strong recent influx of overseas arrivals, with people born abroad now making up 25.7% of the population. Families tend to be larger here, and the area is dominated by spacious detached houses. It is a dynamic place where nearly half of all residents have moved in within the last five years.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.6% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than across Australia, sitting at 12.9%.
People born overseas now make up 25.7% of the community, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a significant Indian presence at 5.0%.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with 24.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas and rose 20 points since 2011.
About 35.2% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.1%.
A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or more compared to similar areas, though at 15.9% this is far below the national average. Year 12 completion rose to 49.8% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,494, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most areas.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas at 7.0%. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 30.7% of people providing this care. However, volunteering has dropped sharply, falling 11 points since 2011 to just 9.8%.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.0% of households.
Large homes are the norm, with 87.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 90.1% being separate houses. Typical weekly rent is $320, which is much higher than in similar areas.
Most people rely on cars, with 64.9% driving to work. Working from home has become more popular, rising to 12.6% since 2011.
The community is highly mobile, as 46.2% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas at 60.7%. However, the unemployment rate of 6.7% is also a little above the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park. While 79.3% of homes are near public transport, only 58.3% are within a short walk of groceries.