Section of State Range · Area profile
5,000 to 9,999
37 km²
Typical household incomes in 5,000 to 9,999 are much lower than the national figure, reflecting a community with modest financial means. The population has grown by 58% since 2011, though it remains an older area where many residents are aged 65 or over. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Most people live in detached houses and lead quiet lives, with a high proportion now reporting no religious affiliation.
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The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and 22.5% of people aged 65 or over. It has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 51.8%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 27 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 in 2021 than in 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,179, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the lowest for similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.8% of people. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions, at 12.5%.
Unpaid care is common, with 13.5% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than in most areas. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4%.
Living arrangements are varied, with 31.2% of people living alone and 20% of families being one-parent households, the latter being well above the national average.
Detached houses make up 92.8% of homes, far more than the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $270 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,257, both of which are well below national averages.
Most people drive to work, with 70.5% as the driver. Very few people work from home, at just 5.8%, which is far below the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with 35.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.
About 53.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6%, slightly above the national average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 86.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 86.7% near a park.