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4,999 or less
344 km²
Spanning 344.3 square kilometres, 4,999 or less is a large, predominantly residential area that has grown by 11% since 2011 to reach 92,523 people. It is a family-oriented community where 20.3% of residents are children, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. The population is notably diverse, with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence and a high proportion of volunteers. Overall, it is a place of spacious detached homes and a workforce heavily involved in mining and trades.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is relatively young, and 16.1% of residents are in a de facto relationship, among the highest for its level.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 39.5% and 36.6% respectively. About 18% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 80.7% of the population. Those using another language at home make up 8.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large number of residents report no religion at 47.4%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 19 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly family income is $1,958, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 12.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than most similar areas.
Health outcomes are slightly better than the national average, with 27.1% of people having a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% across Australia.
The area has a very strong volunteering rate of 19.5%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 26% of people provide unpaid childcare, similar to the national average.
Family life is common here, with 53.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Around 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 89% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $231, and 80.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars for work, as only 3% commute using public transport. Very few people work from home at 4.4%, which is far below the national figure of 21%.
About 39.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population, down 8.6 points since 2011.
Full-time employment is high at 61.2%, slightly above the national figure. The workforce is concentrated in mining (13.2%) and health care (11.5%), with technicians and trades as the most common jobs.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 88.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.