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2042, NSW vs 2043, NSW

Postcode comparison ≈ 1.0 km apart · 2042, NSW profile · 2043, NSW profile

2042, NSW 2043, NSW

Postcode 2042 and postcode 2043 are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney with distinct profiles. Postcode 2042 is more geared toward families, with 36.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms compared to 21.4% in postcode 2043, and far more schools per 1,000 children (3.25 versus 1.90). It also has a much stronger public transport network, with 2,855.5 weekly departures per 1,000 people against 891.7 in postcode 2043.

The gap in typical household income has widened since 2011, with postcode 2043 now well higher at $3,020 per week compared to $2,328 in postcode 2042. Both areas share a similar typical resident age of 34 and have almost identical shares of children under 15. While postcode 2043 has a higher proportion of university degrees and full-time workers, both areas sit far above the national figure for these measures.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +9,016 larger in 2042, NSW gap narrowing
18,673 82nd pct 9,657 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17,721
  • First area, 2016: 19,129
  • First area, 2021: 18,673
  • Second area, 2011: 6,848
  • Second area, 2016: 8,014
  • Second area, 2021: 9,657
Median age in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even gap narrowing
34 yrs 10th pct 34 yrs 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.1 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap steady
1.3% 34th pct 1.4% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.1%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
Aged 65+ in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2.9 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap widening
8.4% 8th pct 5.5% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
Under 15 in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.0 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap steady
9.9% 8th pct 10.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
De facto in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +8.7 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
24.1% 100th pct 32.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.1%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.8%

Age structure

45.7% Young adults (25–44) +9.5 pts ▸ 55.2%
23.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.0 pts 21.2%
12.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.5 pts 7.2%
9.9% Children (0–14) +1.0 pts ▸ 10.9%
8.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.9 pts 5.5%

Marital status

65.7% Never married ◂ +1.3 pts 64.4%
23.4% Married +2.2 pts ▸ 25.7%
7.0% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 6.7%
2.2% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 1.8%
1.7% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%

Age & sex structure

2042, NSW 2043, NSW

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in 2042, NSW: 0.3% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in 2043, NSW: 0.2% males, 0.2% females
  • 80–84 in 2042, NSW: 0.3% males, 0.5% females; 80–84 in 2043, NSW: 0.3% males, 0.4% females
  • 75–79 in 2042, NSW: 0.7% males, 0.6% females; 75–79 in 2043, NSW: 0.3% males, 0.5% females
  • 70–74 in 2042, NSW: 1.3% males, 1.2% females; 70–74 in 2043, NSW: 0.8% males, 0.8% females
  • 65–69 in 2042, NSW: 1.5% males, 1.6% females; 65–69 in 2043, NSW: 1.0% males, 0.9% females
  • 60–64 in 2042, NSW: 2.5% males, 1.8% females; 60–64 in 2043, NSW: 1.8% males, 1.8% females
  • 55–59 in 2042, NSW: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 55–59 in 2043, NSW: 2.6% males, 2.1% females
  • 50–54 in 2042, NSW: 3.4% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in 2043, NSW: 3.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 45–49 in 2042, NSW: 3.8% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in 2043, NSW: 3.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in 2042, NSW: 4.1% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in 2043, NSW: 5.3% males, 4.3% females
  • 35–39 in 2042, NSW: 5.5% males, 4.4% females; 35–39 in 2043, NSW: 7.2% males, 6.4% females
  • 30–34 in 2042, NSW: 6.9% males, 6.5% females; 30–34 in 2043, NSW: 8.8% males, 8.9% females
  • 25–29 in 2042, NSW: 7.2% males, 7.7% females; 25–29 in 2043, NSW: 7.0% males, 7.4% females
  • 20–24 in 2042, NSW: 4.1% males, 5.5% females; 20–24 in 2043, NSW: 2.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in 2042, NSW: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 15–19 in 2043, NSW: 1.0% males, 1.2% females
  • 10–14 in 2042, NSW: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 10–14 in 2043, NSW: 1.5% males, 1.2% females
  • 5–9 in 2042, NSW: 1.5% males, 1.5% females; 5–9 in 2043, NSW: 1.7% males, 1.6% females
  • 0–4 in 2042, NSW: 1.9% males, 1.7% females; 0–4 in 2043, NSW: 2.7% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +7.0 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
30.4% 82nd pct 37.5% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.5%

Country of birth

64.9% Australia ◂ +5.7 pts 59.2%
5.5% England +2.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
1.4% China +2.1 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.6% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.7% India +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.9% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.7% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.5% Italy even 0.5%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

34.6% English +0.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
26.9% Australian ◂ +2.5 pts 24.4%
16.4% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 14.6%
11.5% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 10.2%
6.0% Chinese +3.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
4.6% German ◂ +0.2 pts 4.4%
4.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 4.0%
3.2% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 1.7%
1.6% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.7%
1.3% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.4% Vietnamese even 1.4%

Language

Other language in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2.3 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
17.4% 77th pct 19.7% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%
Limited English in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.4 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
2.1% 76th pct 1.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Language used at home

77.7% English only ◂ +1.1 pts 76.6%
1.6% Mandarin +2.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.7% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.7%
1.1% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.6% Italian even 0.6%
0.5% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.3% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog even 0.2%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.6 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap steady
65.5% 100th pct 67.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.2%
  • First area, 2016: 54.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.1%

Religious affiliation

65.5% No religion +1.6 pts ▸ 67.1%
21.7% Christianity +0.5 pts ▸ 22.2%
6.6% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 5.3%
2.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%
1.0% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%
1.0% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%
0.7% Hinduism even 0.8%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +4.0 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap narrowing
82.0% 99th pct 86.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.5%
  • First area, 2016: 76.4%
  • First area, 2021: 82.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.0%
Bachelor+ in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +8.4 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
54.0% 100th pct 62.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.9%
  • First area, 2016: 47.7%
  • First area, 2021: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.4%
Schools/1k kids in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.35 more in 2042, NSW
3.25 50th pct 1.90 29th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +4 more in 2042, NSW
6 81st pct 2 50th pct
Students in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1,601 more in 2042, NSW
2,104 70th pct 503 45th pct
Avg size in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +99 larger in 2042, NSW
351 60th pct 252 49th pct
ICSEA in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +23 higher in 2043, NSW
1,129 94th pct 1,152 98th pct

Highest year of school

82.0% Year 12 +4.0 pts ▸ 86.0%
6.5% Year 10 ◂ +1.3 pts 5.3%
3.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%
2.9% Year 11 even 2.8%

Highest qualification level

44.4% Bachelor degree +2.1 pts ▸ 46.5%
20.3% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
10.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 10.2%
8.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.7 pts 7.2%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Field of qualification

17.7% Management & commerce +6.8 pts ▸ 24.5%
19.5% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 18.5%
15.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.5 pts 13.3%
8.3% Health ◂ +1.2 pts 7.1%
6.1% Engineering & related +0.7 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.0% Education ◂ +0.1 pts 4.9%
4.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.1 pts 4.7%
4.4% Architecture & building even 4.4%
3.7% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%
1.1% Agriculture & environment even 1.2%

Income

Personal income in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +$407 higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
$1,297 94th pct $1,704 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $925
  • First area, 2016: $1,061
  • First area, 2021: $1,297
  • Second area, 2011: $1,196
  • Second area, 2016: $1,381
  • Second area, 2021: $1,704
Household income in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +$692 higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
$2,328 89th pct $3,020 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,740
  • First area, 2016: $2,070
  • First area, 2021: $2,328
  • Second area, 2011: $2,292
  • Second area, 2016: $2,482
  • Second area, 2021: $3,020
Family income in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +$427 higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
$3,339 96th pct $3,766 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,324
  • First area, 2016: $2,660
  • First area, 2021: $3,339
  • Second area, 2011: $2,692
  • Second area, 2016: $3,011
  • Second area, 2021: $3,766
High earners in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +11.3 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
26.2% 94th pct 37.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.5%
High-income homes in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +10.6 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
37.5% 92nd pct 48.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%

Household income distribution

25.2% $4,000 or more +7.3 pts ▸ 32.5%
27.9% $1,500–$2,999 +1.9 pts ▸ 29.9%
18.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.6 pts 10.6%
12.3% $3,000–$3,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 15.5%
11.1% Under $650 ◂ +4.3 pts 6.9%

Personal income distribution

29.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.2 pts ▸ 39.2%
29.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.4 pts 23.7%
24.7% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 16.2%
11.6% $3,000 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 16.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +4.1 pts higher in 2042, NSW
28.0% 41st pct 23.9% 19th pct
Mental health in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +3.0 pts higher in 2042, NSW
14.0% 96th pct 11.0% 79th pct
Needs assistance in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.2 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
2.9% 13th pct 1.8% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.0% Mental health ◂ +3.0 pts 11.0%
9.0% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 8.8%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 8.1%
4.8% Arthritis ◂ +0.9 pts 3.9%
2.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 1.7%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 1.7%
2.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.2% None +5.3 pts ▸ 70.5%
21.6% One condition ◂ +2.7 pts 18.9%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 3.9%
1.5% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.8 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap widening
16.6% 44th pct 14.8% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
Unpaid carers in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.0 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
8.3% 10th pct 7.4% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%
Unpaid child care in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.9 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap steady
15.2% 8th pct 17.1% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Defence service in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
1.3% 14th pct 1.3% 14th pct
Housework 15h+ in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.5 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
14.4% 8th pct 14.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%

Family & Households

Household size in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.1 larger in 2042, NSW gap widening
2.1 14th pct 2.0 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2.2 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap widening
9.6% 26th pct 7.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%
Living alone in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2.9 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
35.5% 87th pct 32.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.6%

Family composition

44.0% Couples without children +7.9 pts ▸ 51.8%
44.6% Couples with children ◂ +5.1 pts 39.6%
9.6% One-parent families ◂ +2.2 pts 7.4%
1.9% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%

Household size

36.6% 2 people +8.0 pts ▸ 44.6%
35.5% 1 person ◂ +2.9 pts 32.6%
14.9% 3 people ◂ +1.5 pts 13.4%
10.2% 4 people ◂ +2.2 pts 7.9%
2.3% 5 people ◂ +0.9 pts 1.4%
0.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +$80 higher in 2043, NSW gap steady
$540 95th pct $620 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $420
  • First area, 2016: $520
  • First area, 2021: $540
  • Second area, 2011: $500
  • Second area, 2016: $602
  • Second area, 2021: $620
Mortgage in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +$200 higher in 2042, NSW gap widening
$3,000 97th pct $2,800 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,600
  • First area, 2016: $2,600
  • First area, 2021: $3,000
  • Second area, 2011: $2,600
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $2,800
People / bedroom in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.10 higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
1.00 93rd pct 1.10 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.10
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
Renting in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2.5 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap narrowing
55.9% 95th pct 53.3% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 51.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.3%
Owned outright in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +4.9 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
17.6% 7th pct 12.7% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Separate houses in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +4.4 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
7.6% 0th pct 3.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
3+ bedrooms in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +15.1 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap widening
36.5% 2nd pct 21.4% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

How homes are owned or rented

55.9% Rented ◂ +2.5 pts 53.3%
24.7% Owned with a mortgage +7.8 pts ▸ 32.5%
17.6% Owned outright ◂ +4.9 pts 12.7%
1.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%
0.8% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

Types of homes

38.2% Flat or apartment +23.5 pts ▸ 61.7%
50.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +16.4 pts 34.5%
7.6% Separate house ◂ +4.4 pts 3.2%
3.0% Other dwelling ◂ +2.5 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

35.7% 2 bedrooms +14.9 pts ▸ 50.6%
20.5% 1 bedroom +5.6 pts ▸ 26.1%
25.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 16.9%
8.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.4 pts 4.1%
6.1% Studio / none ◂ +5.0 pts 1.1%
2.2% 5 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

25.6% $550–$749 +16.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
30.4% $350–$549 ◂ +6.2 pts 24.2%
22.6% $750 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 23.8%
13.9% $200–$349 ◂ +10.1 pts 3.8%
5.5% Under $200 ◂ +0.8 pts 4.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

47.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 44.0%
24.4% $1,800–$2,999 +6.8 pts ▸ 31.2%
12.1% $1,000–$1,799 +1.2 pts ▸ 13.3%
11.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.7 pts 6.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +4.9 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap narrowing
30.1% 100th pct 25.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.9%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%
Work from home in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +9.4 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
54.7% 100th pct 64.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 54.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.2%
PT commute in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.7 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap narrowing
5.6% 89th pct 4.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
PT stops in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +14 more in 2042, NSW
31 62nd pct 17 54th pct
Stops/1k in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.10 more in 2043, NSW
1.66 32nd pct 1.76 33rd pct
Departures/1k in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1,963.8 more in 2042, NSW
2,855.5 93rd pct 891.7 71st pct
PT routes in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +10 more in 2042, NSW
20 86th pct 10 71st pct
Stop walk in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1 longer in 2043, NSW
3 29th pct 4 33rd pct
Drive to city in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1 longer in 2043, NSW
8 6th pct 9 8th pct

How people get to work

54.7% Worked at home +9.4 pts ▸ 64.2%
14.1% Car (driver) ◂ +1.4 pts 12.7%
7.0% Walked ◂ +3.0 pts 3.9%
3.9% Train +0.4 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 1.4%
1.8% Bus ◂ +1.1 pts 0.6%
1.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

Motor vehicles per home

51.1% 1 vehicle +8.4 pts ▸ 59.5%
30.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.9 pts 25.2%
15.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.9 pts 13.2%
2.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 1.5%
1.0% 4 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +7.2 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap steady
56.6% 94th pct 63.8% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.6%
  • First area, 2016: 54.5%
  • First area, 2021: 56.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.8%
Recent arrivals in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2.0 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
17.8% 81st pct 19.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1.0 pts higher in 2042, NSW gap steady
4.2% 49th pct 3.1% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Participation in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +7.1 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap narrowing
74.6% 97th pct 81.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.7%
  • First area, 2016: 72.2%
  • First area, 2021: 74.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 82.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.6%
Full-time in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +10.2 pts higher in 2043, NSW gap widening
65.4% 86th pct 75.6% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.2%
  • First area, 2016: 70.3%
  • First area, 2021: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 78.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.6%

Industries people work in

17.7% Professional & technical +3.6 pts ▸ 21.3%
11.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.0 pts 9.7%
6.9% Finance & insurance +4.0 pts ▸ 10.9%
10.5% Education & training ◂ +1.2 pts 9.3%
7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 6.9%
6.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.2 pts 3.6%
6.6% Retail trade ◂ +0.6 pts 6.0%
5.6% Media & telecommunications ◂ +0.7 pts 4.9%
4.1% Construction +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +0.3 pts 3.3%
3.5% Other services ◂ +1.3 pts 2.2%
2.6% Administrative & support +0.8 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

44.6% Professionals +4.0 pts ▸ 48.6%
17.4% Managers +3.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
11.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.5 pts 10.5%
8.0% Community & personal service ◂ +3.0 pts 5.1%
7.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.2 pts 5.9%
5.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.8 pts 4.8%
3.0% Labourers ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%
1.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.7 pts 1.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSD decile in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +1 higher in 2043, NSW
9 86th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +2 higher in 2043, NSW
2 14th pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +43 higher in 2043, NSW
1,142 99th pct 1,185 100th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.4 higher in 2042, NSW
9.6 100th pct 9.3 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
8.0 100th pct 8.0 100th pct
15-min city in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +5.4 more in 2042, NSW
13.9 34th pct 8.5 10th pct
Intersections/km² in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +54 higher in 2042, NSW
484 99th pct 430 96th pct
Mean slope in 2042, NSWin 2043, NSW +0.9 pts higher in 2042, NSW
5.4% 57th pct 4.5% 41st pct

Compare 2042, NSW with nearby areas

Compare 2043, NSW with nearby areas

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 2042, NSW vs 2043, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA2042/2042-nsw/vs/POA2043/2043-nsw