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Sydney Airport vs Erskineville - Alexandria
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Sydney Airport profile · Erskineville - Alexandria profile
Sydney Airport Erskineville - Alexandria
Erskineville - Alexandria and Sydney Airport are neighbours with very different characters. Erskineville - Alexandria is a populated hub where 60% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and the typical weekly personal income is $1,669. In contrast, Sydney Airport is sparsely populated, with only 19 residents. In that small group, people aged 65 and over make up 20.7%, which is far higher than the 5.9% found in Erskineville - Alexandria.
Both areas share a similar climate and typical weekly household incomes, which sit around $2,800. While they are close by, their accessibility differs wildly. Erskineville - Alexandria is a walker's paradise where everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services. Sydney Airport is mostly car-dependent and has a much higher drive time to the city. Since 2016, the gap in personal income has widened significantly, with Erskineville - Alexandria now earning far more than the typical resident in Sydney Airport.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
19
0th pct
19,126
88th pct
- First area, 2011: 4
- First area, 2016: 58
- First area, 2021: 19
- Second area, 2011: 13,898
- Second area, 2016: 16,233
- Second area, 2021: 19,126
35 yrs
21st pct
34 yrs
14th pct
- First area, 2011: 49 yrs
- First area, 2016: 39 yrs
- First area, 2021: 35 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
Age structure
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+54.9 pts ▸
54.9%
36.8%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +29.3 pts
7.5%
21.1%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +0.2 pts
20.9%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
Marital status
70.6%
Never married
◂ +7.3 pts
63.3%
35.3%
Married
◂ +8.5 pts
26.8%
0.0%
Divorced
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Separated
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Widowed
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Age & sex structure
Sydney Airport
Erskineville - Alexandria
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Erskineville - Alexandria: 0.2% males, 0.3% females
- 80–84 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 0.3% males, 0.3% females
- 75–79 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 0.4% males, 0.5% females
- 70–74 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 0.8% males, 0.9% females
- 65–69 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 1.2% males, 1.1% females
- 60–64 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 1.8% males, 1.6% females
- 55–59 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 2.5% males, 2.0% females
- 50–54 in Sydney Airport: 36.4% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 3.3% males, 2.4% females
- 45–49 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 3.9% males, 3.3% females
- 40–44 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 5.0% males, 4.3% females
- 35–39 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 7.0% males, 6.2% females
- 30–34 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 8.8% males, 8.4% females
- 25–29 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 7.4% males, 7.7% females
- 20–24 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 2.6% males, 3.0% females
- 15–19 in Sydney Airport: 63.6% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 1.0% males, 1.0% females
- 10–14 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 1.4% males, 1.2% females
- 5–9 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 1.7% males, 1.7% females
- 0–4 in Sydney Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Erskineville - Alexandria: 2.6% males, 2.2% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
15.8%
Australia
+43.8 pts ▸
59.6%
31.6%
China
◂ +28.6 pts
3.0%
15.8%
India
◂ +14.7 pts
1.1%
0.0%
England
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
New Zealand
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
South Africa
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Philippines
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Italy
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Ancestry
0.0%
English
+33.3 pts ▸
33.3%
15.8%
Australian
+8.7 pts ▸
24.5%
21.1%
Chinese
◂ +11.4 pts
9.6%
0.0%
Irish
+14.2 pts ▸
14.2%
0.0%
Scottish
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Italian
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
German
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Indian
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Greek
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Language
Language used at home
21.1%
English only
+54.5 pts ▸
75.6%
21.1%
Mandarin
◂ +17.7 pts
3.3%
0.0%
Cantonese
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Italian
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Greek
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Arabic
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Religion
Religious affiliation
15.8%
No religion
+47.0 pts ▸
62.8%
21.1%
Christianity
+4.1 pts ▸
25.2%
21.1%
Not stated
◂ +15.0 pts
6.1%
15.8%
Hinduism
◂ +15.0 pts
0.8%
0.0%
Buddhism
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Islam
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Judaism
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
76.5%
Year 12
+8.6 pts ▸
85.0%
0.0%
Year 10
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
0.0%
Year 11
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
Highest qualification level
35.3%
Bachelor degree
+10.5 pts ▸
45.8%
35.3%
Postgraduate degree
◂ +13.8 pts
21.5%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+10.7 pts ▸
10.7%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Field of qualification
23.5%
Management & commerce
+1.5 pts ▸
25.1%
0.0%
Society & culture
+17.3 pts ▸
17.3%
0.0%
Creative arts
+12.6 pts ▸
12.6%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Health
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Education
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
Information technology
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
Income
Personal income
in Sydney Airportin Erskineville - Alexandria
$949
73rd pct
$1,669
100th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,375
- First area, 2021: $949
- Second area, 2011: $1,182
- Second area, 2016: $1,360
- Second area, 2021: $1,669
Household income
in Sydney Airportin Erskineville - Alexandria
$2,750
93rd pct
$2,825
94th pct
- First area, 2021: $2,750
- Second area, 2011: $2,183
- Second area, 2016: $2,447
- Second area, 2021: $2,825
Family income
in Sydney Airportin Erskineville - Alexandria
$4,624
100th pct
$3,685
98th pct
- First area, 2021: $4,624
- Second area, 2011: $2,593
- Second area, 2016: $2,955
- Second area, 2021: $3,685
Household income distribution
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+31.0 pts ▸
31.0%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+30.8 pts ▸
30.8%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+14.8 pts ▸
14.8%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Under $650
+7.0 pts ▸
7.0%
Personal income distribution
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+37.9 pts ▸
37.9%
23.5%
$650–$1,499
+1.7 pts ▸
25.2%
23.5%
$3,000 or more
◂ +7.6 pts
15.9%
0.0%
Under $650
+15.9 pts ▸
15.9%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Mental health
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Asthma
+8.5 pts ▸
8.5%
0.0%
Other condition
+7.6 pts ▸
7.6%
0.0%
Arthritis
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Cancer
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Diabetes
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Heart disease
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Lung condition
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Number of long-term health conditions
57.9%
None
+12.7 pts ▸
70.6%
21.1%
One condition
◂ +2.5 pts
18.5%
0.0%
Two conditions
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Three or more
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Sydney Airportin Erskineville - Alexandria
2.3
29th pct
2.0
7th pct
- First area, 2021: 2.3
- Second area, 2011: 2.0
- Second area, 2016: 2.1
- Second area, 2021: 2.0
Family composition
100.0%
Couples without children
◂ +49.0 pts
51.0%
0.0%
Couples with children
+40.6 pts ▸
40.6%
0.0%
One-parent families
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Other families
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Household size
0.0%
2 people
+43.2 pts ▸
43.2%
0.0%
1 person
+33.9 pts ▸
33.9%
0.0%
3 people
+13.3 pts ▸
13.3%
0.0%
4 people
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
5 people
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
6 or more
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Housing & Dwellings
—
$591
97th pct
- Second area, 2011: $495
- Second area, 2016: $600
- Second area, 2021: $591
$2,302
80th pct
$2,752
91st pct
- First area, 2021: $2,302
- Second area, 2011: $2,600
- Second area, 2016: $2,500
- Second area, 2021: $2,752
People / bedroom
in Sydney Airportin Erskineville - Alexandria
0.70
0th pct
1.10
95th pct
- First area, 2021: 0.70
- Second area, 2011: 1.20
- Second area, 2016: 1.10
- Second area, 2021: 1.10
How homes are owned or rented
0.0%
Rented
+52.8 pts ▸
52.8%
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
+33.2 pts ▸
33.2%
0.0%
Owned outright
+12.6 pts ▸
12.6%
0.0%
Not stated
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Other tenure
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Types of homes
100.0%
Separate house
◂ +96.5 pts
3.5%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
+63.8 pts ▸
63.8%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+31.8 pts ▸
31.8%
0.0%
Other dwelling
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Bedrooms per home
100.0%
4 bedrooms
◂ +95.1 pts
4.9%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+46.8 pts ▸
46.8%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+27.6 pts ▸
27.6%
0.0%
3 bedrooms
+18.1 pts ▸
18.1%
0.0%
Studio / none
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
5 or more
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
37.5%
Worked at home
+23.8 pts ▸
61.3%
50.0%
Walked
◂ +45.7 pts
4.3%
37.5%
Car (driver)
◂ +23.3 pts
14.2%
0.0%
Train
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Bicycle
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Bus
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
Motor vehicles per home
0.0%
1 vehicle
+58.4 pts ▸
58.4%
0.0%
No vehicle
+24.1 pts ▸
24.1%
0.0%
2 vehicles
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
4 or more
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
0.0%
Professional & technical
+20.0 pts ▸
20.0%
0.0%
Finance & insurance
+10.7 pts ▸
10.7%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+9.7 pts ▸
9.7%
0.0%
Education & training
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Retail trade
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Media & telecommunications
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Construction
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Arts & recreation
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
Occupations people work in
50.0%
Managers
◂ +28.8 pts
21.2%
0.0%
Professionals
+46.2 pts ▸
46.2%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+10.6 pts ▸
10.6%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+6.3 pts ▸
6.3%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Sales workers
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Labourers
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney Airport vs Erskineville - Alexandria [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/117011325/sydney-airport/vs/117031330/erskineville-alexandria