Section of State Range · Area profile
100,000 to 249,999
584 km²
A young population with a strong Indigenous presence describes 100,000 to 249,999. The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than in most similar areas. It is a large community of over 435,000 people, though the total population shrank by 13% since 2011. This area is distinctive for its high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a significant number of one-parent families, creating a youthful and diverse community profile.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. The area is younger than most, with children under 15 accounting for 19.1% of residents.
Most people were born in Australia (74.8%), though 18.1% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 36.3% and 34.0% respectively.
English is the main language for 80.6% of people, but the number of residents using another language at home rose to 11.6% by 2021. This remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 47.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion rose significantly by 15 percentage points since 2011 to reach 39.2%.
Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This figure rose by 5.2 percentage points since 2011.
Typical personal income is $813 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly family incomes are higher than most similar areas and rose by $574 since 2011.
About 28.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for its level. This includes 9.9% of people living with a mental health condition.
The area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 6.2%, well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid care for children is also common, involving 26% of the community.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.4% of households. People living alone also represent a significant portion at 28.2%.
Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 37.9% of households renting. While 75.6% of homes are separate houses, only 25.9% are owned outright.
Most people commute by car, and only 0.9% use public transport. Working from home is uncommon here, with 7.7% of people doing so, far below the national figure of 21%.
The area is highly mobile, with 45% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
More adults are working or looking for work (62.3%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.6. While 95.2% of homes are near a park, only 46.5% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.