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10,000 to 19,999
439 km²
Rapid growth has defined the area known as 10,000 to 19,999, where the population jumped 32% since 2011 to reach 250,413 people. This is an aging community where over 22% of residents are seniors, a figure well above the national average. The area is largely residential, with a high proportion of people owning their large family homes outright. It is a place where traditional roots remain strong and non-religious views are increasing.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the population, a proportion that rose by 4.8 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 13.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 41.1% and 39.3% respectively.
English is the main language for 86.9% of the community. Only 7.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen by 2.6 percentage points since 2011.
A large proportion of the community reports no religion, which is well above the national figure at 45.7%. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose by 20 percentage points since 2011.
About 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national average. There has been a steady increase in qualifications, with Year 12 completion rising 6.9 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,351, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, earnings have risen, with the typical household seeing a $394 increase since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure and includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, one of the highest rates for this level. This is consistent with the higher number of people needing help with daily activities.
Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 30.2% of people in single-person households. One-parent families also make up 16.6% of the community, which is a little above the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 88.0% of all dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 80% having three or more bedrooms, and 36.4% are owned outright.
Car travel is the primary way to get around, with 64.7% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.7%, which is lower than most areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.0% of people moving house in the last five years. This is about the same as the national figure, while recent arrivals from overseas stand at 11.7%.
About 56.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Many locals work in health care and social assistance, and the unemployment rate of 4.6% is lower than most similar areas.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.4, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer than half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.