Section of State Range · Area profile
5,000 to 9,999
17 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people and young families define the character of 5,000 to 9,999. The typical resident is just 32, and the area has a much higher share of children and a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than the national average. This is a dynamic community where many people rent their homes and a significant number of residents have arrived from overseas in recent years. The area's profile is shaped by a mix of young adults and a strong presence of full-time workers.
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This is a young community where the typical resident is 32, and 22.9% are children under 15. About 30.9% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.
Overseas born residents make up 18.6% of the population, a figure that has risen 7.0 points since 2011. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a notable Filipino presence.
About 21.3% of people use a language other than English at home, an increase of 8.3 points since 2011. Despite this diversity, only 1.9% of residents speak little or no English.
People with no religion now make up 41.5% of the community, which is a 15 point increase since 2011. Christianity remains the second most common affiliation at 34.9%.
Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 19.5% since 2011. About 44.9% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal income reaching $1,025. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 13 points since 2011 to 21.7%.
Residents enjoy good health, as only 19.8% have a long-term health condition and 5.2% have a mental health condition, both of which are well below national figures.
Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 13.6% of people volunteering. However, 5.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than the national average.
Family life here often involves larger households, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are quite common at 20.8%, well above the national average of 14.1%.
Renting is very common, with 58.7% of households renting, while only 11.7% own their home outright. Typical weekly rents have risen to $340.
Most people rely on cars, as 70.1% of workers drive to work and very few use public transport. Only 3.2% of the workforce works from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.6% of the community.
Full-time employment is very high at 73.6%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.