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20,000 to 49,999

188 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population98,469▼ -43.0%since 2011Median age45 yrs▲ +15.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over24.6%Children under 1517.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43.6k3.6k

Age structure

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)26.0%
Seniors (65+)24.6%
Young adults (25–44)21.8%
Children (0–14)17.0%
Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia78.5%
England4.0%
New Zealand3.3%
Philippines1.2%
South Africa0.8%
India0.6%
China0.2%
Italy0.1%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home5.3%

Language used at home

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.0%
Tagalog0.5%
Mandarin0.2%
Punjabi0.2%
Hindi0.1%
Italian0.1%
Cantonese0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%
Greek0.1%
Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.7%

Religious affiliation

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion47%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1243.4%

Highest year of school

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1243.4%
Year 1029.0%
Year 9 or below12.1%
Year 118.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$615▲ +27.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,213▲ +27.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,504▲ +29.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.8%

Household income distribution

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49933.2%
$1,500–$2,99925.1%
Under $65022.0%
$3,000–$3,9996.6%
$4,000 or more5.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.8%People with a mental health condition12.3%People needing help with daily activities9.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis13.4%
Mental health12.3%
Other condition10.3%
Asthma10.0%
Diabetes6.3%
Heart disease6.1%
Cancer4.3%
Lung condition3.6%
Stroke1.4%
Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.6%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid23.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011One-parent families18.6%

Family composition

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (19%).

  • Couples with children46%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families19%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▼ -6.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting32.2%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses79.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Owned outright at 35%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

  • Owned outright35%
  • Rented33%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Separate house at 80%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

  • Separate house80%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached12%
  • Flat or apartment7%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years44.5%

How people get to work

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)67.5%
Worked at home7.0%
Car (passenger)5.3%
Walked2.3%
Bicycle0.6%
Bus0.5%
Train0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate7.8%Labour-force participation51.3%Employed full-time56.6%

Industries people work in

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.4%
Retail trade10.6%
Construction10.0%
Manufacturing9.6%
Education & training8.4%
Accommodation & food7.5%
Transport & warehousing6.0%
Public administration & safety5.1%
Other services4.2%
Professional & technical3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades17.1%
Professionals15.2%
Community & personal service13.8%
Labourers13.1%
Clerical & administrative11.5%
Sales workers9.6%
Machinery operators & drivers8.8%
Managers8.8%

Nearby areas

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