Section of State Range · Area profile
50,000 to 99,999
429 km²
A growing population of over 253,000 people makes 50,000 to 99,999 a substantial region. It is a noticeably older community than the national average, with a significant rise in seniors since 2011. While many residents live in large, detached houses, the area faces higher levels of long-term health issues and a higher proportion of one-parent families. Overall, it is a place where traditional home ownership remains strong, but typical incomes sit below the national figure.
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The area is older than most, with a typical resident aged 41 and a senior population that has risen sharply to 21.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (13.9%) than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the number of people born overseas has risen slightly since 2011.
English is the main language for 86.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 6.7%, which is far below the national figure.
Nearly 40% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011. About half of the population identifies as Christian.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,359, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 33.4% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national average. This is reflected in the 8.2% of residents who need help with daily activities.
The area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar places. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011 and is now lower than the national average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.4% of households. About 28.2% of people live alone.
Detached houses are very common, making up 82% of homes, and most have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 71.2% of people driving to work. Very few people work from home (4.6%) compared to the national average of 21%.
The area is relatively mobile, with 42.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen sharply since 2011.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most similar areas, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is well below the national figure.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 92.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. About 65% of residents can walk to the groceries within 15 minutes.