Section of State Range · Area profile
20,000 to 49,999
86 km²
A significant increase in high-earning households since 2011 marks the recent growth of 20,000 to 49,999. This is a young and diverse area, where the typical resident is just 34 and a quarter of the population uses a language other than English at home. It is a place of contrast, combining a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a highly qualified, well-paid workforce. These trends make it one of the more prosperous and dynamic communities in its category.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 21% of people under 15 and only 9.4% aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 21.2% of the population, which is far above the Australian average of 3.2%.
Overseas birth rates have risen to 26.9% since 2011, bringing the area in line with the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 3.9%.
Much more than most similar areas use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 8.7 percentage points since 2011 to reach 25.2%. Despite this diversity, only 2.3% of people speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community reports no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 17 percentage points since 2011 to 42.8%.
The area is highly qualified, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion also rose 11 percentage points since 2011, and many residents work in health or management.
Typical weekly household income is $2,140, which is a little above the national figure. This prosperity is clear in the high number of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 15 percentage points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it fell 4.6 percentage points since 2011. A high number of people provide unpaid childcare, while fewer perform heavy housework or general unpaid care compared to the national average.
Families are often larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, making up 17.8% of households.
Renting is far more common than the national average, and very few people own their homes outright. Because of this, the area has among the lowest proportions of three-bedroom homes, and typical weekly rent is $380.
Most people drive to work, while only 3% work from home, which is far below the national figure. About 9% of homes have no motor vehicle, among the highest rates for similar areas.
The community is highly mobile, with 49% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than across Australia.
Employment is strong, with 71.6% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is lower than the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly 90% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 93.4% near a park. However, only about 60% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.