Section of State Range · Area profile
20,000 to 49,999
63 km²
A population growth of 97% since 2011 has seen 20,000 to 49,999 expand into a larger community of nearly 45,000 people. The area is more likely to have an older population and a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than most similar places. Typical incomes are well below the national figure, and there is a notable trend toward people living alone or in one-parent families. This combination of factors creates a community where many residents face greater health and financial challenges.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a higher proportion of seniors and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, with the latter group rising to 8.2% since 2011.
Only 10.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The vast majority were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are most commonly from England, Ireland, or Scotland.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.
More than half of the population (52.3%) report having no religion, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This figure has risen by 24 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.
Incomes are well below the national figure across the board. Typical weekly household earnings are $1,142, among the lowest for its level, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community faces significant health challenges, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both well above the national figure. People needing help with daily activities are also among the highest for similar areas.
About 13.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas. Rates of volunteering and unpaid housework are about the same as the national figures.
Single-person households are very common, with 33.4% of people living alone. One-parent families are also among the highest at this level, making up 21% of the community.
Separate houses make up 87.5% of dwellings, far above the national average. While rent is well below the national figure, the proportion of renters is higher than in most similar areas.
Most people rely on cars for work, as only 1% commute by public transport. Very few people work from home, a figure far below the national average of 21%.
Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas, with the figure rising to 19.1% since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Adults working or looking for work are also well below the national average, with many employed in health, retail, or education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 86.9% near a park.