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20,000 to 49,999
141 km²
Weekly household incomes in 20,000 to 49,999 are typically $1,360, which is well below the national figure. This community is mostly made up of Australian-born residents who predominantly speak English and have seen a huge shift away from religion over the last decade. It is a place of contrasts, where large family homes are common, yet many people live alone or in one-parent families. The area has grown slightly to nearly 98,000 people, with a population that is a little older than the national average.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, and about 18.5% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than in most similar areas. Seniors make up 19.4% of the community, a figure that is a little above the national average.
About 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 45.1% and 40.0% respectively.
English is the main language for nearly 90% of residents, and the 5.9% who use another language at home is a figure far below the national average. Very few people, only 0.7%, speak little or no English.
A majority of residents (53.0%) report having no religion, one of the highest proportions at this level. This is far above the national figure and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.
Many residents have a Year 12 qualification (45.8%), though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure at 14.2%. Both figures have risen since 2011.
The typical weekly family income is $1,828, and while this is a little below the national figure, it has risen by $703 since 2011. Only 13.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 11.5%, which is a little above the national average.
Caring for others is a strong theme, as 13.3% of people provide unpaid care and 27.6% care for children unpaid. This is higher than most similar areas.
One-parent families (18.0%) and people living alone (30.6%) are both much more common here than in most similar areas. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 52.3%.
Homes here tend to be large, with 81.6% having three or more bedrooms, though the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure. Outright home ownership is much lower than most similar areas at 28.1%.
Most people rely on cars, as 70.1% of workers drive to their jobs. Only 5.8% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.
About 39.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.9% of the population, well below the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work (60.1%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade and manufacturing.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 81.3% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 92% near a park. However, only about half of residents can walk to health services within 15 minutes.