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250,000 to 999,999
921 km²
More than half of the 891,797 residents in 250,000 to 999,999 live in separate houses, though rent is quite high compared to the national figure. The area has grown rapidly, adding about 413,690 people since 2011. It is a generally prosperous place where a high proportion of adults hold university degrees and typical weekly incomes are higher than in most similar areas. This professional character is reflected in the workforce, which is heavily concentrated in health, construction, and professional roles.
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The population is slightly older than the national average, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. Residents are more likely to be in a de facto relationship than those in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 27.1% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
While 11.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. Very few people, just 1.3%, speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011 to reach 44.4%. This is well above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, there has been a notable increase in both university qualifications and Year 12 completion.
Typical weekly household income is $1,656, which is higher than in most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen significantly since 2011.
The rate of long-term health conditions is 27.8%, about the same as the national figure. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common long-term health issues reported.
Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 12.6%. About 10.7% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little below the national average.
Homes generally hold 2.5 people, and couples with children make up the biggest group at 54.0%. People living alone are much less common here than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly rent is $450, which is among the highest for this level. Detached houses are less common here than across Australia, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 is much higher than in most similar areas.
Most people drive to work, and 14.2% of the workforce now works from home, a figure that has risen by 9 points since 2011. Very few people use public transport to commute.
The area is highly mobile, with 49.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, one of the highest rates for this level.
While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, full-time employment has fallen since 2011. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 85.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 95.5% near a park.