Section of State Range · Area profile
100,000 to 249,999
240 km²
High rates of renting and a young population make 100,000 to 249,999 a dynamic place to live. The typical resident is just 33, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This community is becoming increasingly diverse, with many recent overseas arrivals and a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence. A well-qualified workforce and high employment rates drive typical weekly household incomes that are well above the Australian average.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 33 and a high proportion of children. About 10.7% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.
Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a notable Filipino presence.
Language diversity is high, with 26.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average and has grown significantly over the last decade.
About 40.9% of people report no religion, which is a little above the Australian figure. This has seen a sharp increase of 15 percentage points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than 60% of residents completed Year 12, both of which are above the national average.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual weekly household income reaching $2,187. About 27.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is common here, while those doing significant housework are much fewer than in most areas. Interestingly, the rate of former Defence Force members is well above the national figure.
Families with children make up 58.8% of homes, and the typical home holds 2.6 people. This is slightly higher than the national figure, and fewer people here live alone.
Renting is very common, with 47.7% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere, and 16% of homes are owned outright.
Most people drive to work, and only 4% work from home, which is far below the national figure. About 6.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is highly mobile, with 50.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, consistent with the 20.6% who arrived recently from overseas.
Employment is strong, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average, particularly in public administration, safety, and health care.
The area is very walkable, with 95.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 96.1% near a park.