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4,999 or less
919 km²
Low typical incomes mark the character of 4,999 or less, where the usual household earns $1,333 a week, well below the national figure. This large area of over 255,000 people is noticeably older than the Australian average, with a growing number of seniors. It is a predominantly residential community where most people live in separate houses and rely heavily on cars to get around. A significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a high proportion of residents needing daily help add to the area's distinct identity.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The community is ageing, with the typical resident now 42 and the proportion of seniors rising to 20.9%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language used at home for 84.7% of people. Only 6.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.
Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.0% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical family earning $1,643 a week. Only 13.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.
Residents are more likely to have health challenges, as 31.6% have a long-term condition. Those needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most other areas.
The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas. While 11.9% of people provide unpaid care, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Families with children are common, and one-parent families are more frequent here than in most areas. About 26.8% of people live alone.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 89.0% of all homes. Rent is well below the national average at a typical $270 per week, and 33.9% of homes are owned outright.
The community is very car-dependent, with 63.4% of workers driving to work. Only 7.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is relatively mobile, with 41.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.8% of the community.
Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, but the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. While nearly 80% of homes are near a park, less than half are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.