Section of State Range · Area profile

50,000 to 99,999

429 km²

50,000 to 99,999 has somewhat more residents than usual and somewhat more renters than the norm.

📍 50,000 to 99,999, Section of State Range

Demographics & Identity

Total population253,701▲ +9.1%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +17.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.5%People aged 65 and over21.2%Children under 1518.4%People in a de facto relationship12.4%▲ +13.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)24.7%

Young adults (25–44)24.1%

Seniors (65+)21.2%

Children (0–14)18.4%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (11%).

Married44%
Never married35%
Divorced11%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia79.2%

England2.8%

New Zealand2.3%

Philippines1.4%

South Africa0.8%

India0.7%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (9%).

English40.7%

Australian38.4%

Irish10.4%

Scottish10.3%

German6.9%

Italian2.3%

Filipino1.8%

Dutch1.4%

Chinese1.2%

Indian1.0%

Language

People using another language at home6.7%

Language used at home

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only86.3%

Tagalog0.6%

Mandarin0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Italian0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion39.1%

Religious affiliation

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion43%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.5%

Highest year of school

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1244.9%

Year 1026.9%

Year 9 or below12.1%

Year 117.3%

Highest qualification level

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV39.0%

Bachelor degree17.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Postgraduate degree3.8%

Certificate I / II3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Field of qualification

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related18.0%

Management & commerce14.4%

Health11.4%

Society & culture11.1%

Education8.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Architecture & building5.5%

Agriculture & environment1.6%

Creative arts1.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$700▲ +14.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,359▲ +13.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,723▲ +15.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.7%

Household income distribution

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49929.9%

$1,500–$2,99926.5%

Under $65019.4%

$3,000–$3,9997.9%

$4,000 or more6.8%

Personal income distribution

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65042.9%

$650–$1,49930.4%

$1,500–$2,99914.7%

$3,000 or more2.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.4%People with a mental health condition10.8%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.8%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions7.7%

Three or more5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis11.7%

Mental health10.8%

Asthma9.3%

Other condition8.9%

Diabetes5.9%

Heart disease5.7%

Cancer3.6%

Lung condition3.2%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.0%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid24.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families18.4%People living alone28.2%▲ +8.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people36.6%

1 person28.2%

3 people14.1%

4 people12.6%

5 people5.5%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,480▼ -14.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting32.1%Homes owned outright32.7%Separate (detached) houses82.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.4%▲ +1.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Owned outright at 33%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%).

Owned outright33%
Rented33%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house82%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms42.7%

4 bedrooms29.4%

2 bedrooms16.7%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom3.7%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (32%) and Under $200 (15%).

$200–$34948.2%

$350–$54931.1%

Under $20014.5%

$550–$7492.0%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79945.0%

$1,800–$2,99923.3%

Under $1,00020.3%

$3,000 or more5.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.7%▼ -20.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle38.7%

2 vehicles36.2%

3 vehicles12.3%

No vehicle6.7%

4 or more6.1%

How people get to work

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (5%).

Car (driver)71.2%

Car (passenger)6.3%

Worked at home4.6%

Walked2.0%

Bus0.9%

Bicycle0.7%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.1%Recent arrivals from overseas14.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.9%Labour-force participation55.9%Employed full-time61.0%

Industries people work in

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance18.7%

Retail trade10.5%

Education & training8.8%

Construction8.1%

Accommodation & food7.3%

Mining5.6%

Manufacturing5.6%

Public administration & safety5.3%

Other services4.6%

Transport & warehousing4.3%

Occupations people work in

In 50,000 to 99,999, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals17.2%

Technicians & trades16.3%

Community & personal service14.1%

Labourers12.0%

Clerical & administrative11.7%

Sales workers9.5%

Managers8.8%

Machinery operators & drivers8.5%

Nearby areas

20,000 to 49,999 5,000 to 9,999 500 or more 10,000 to 19,999 1 million or more 250,000 to 999,999 100,000 to 249,999 4,999 or less

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