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Castle Cove - Northbridge vs North Sydney - Lavender Bay

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.2 km apart · Castle Cove - Northbridge profile · North Sydney - Lavender Bay profile

Castle Cove - Northbridge North Sydney - Lavender Bay

Castle Cove - Northbridge and North Sydney - Lavender Bay are neighbouring areas with very different housing and lifestyles. Castle Cove - Northbridge is a family-oriented area where 84.4% of homes are separate houses and 19.8% of residents are children. It is also more likely to have high-earning households, with 56.2% earning $3,000 or more a week. In contrast, North Sydney - Lavender Bay is dominated by apartments (83.4%) and a more transient population, with 62.6% of people moving in the last five years. It has a much higher share of people living alone (40.3%) and those born overseas (46.1%).

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to their overall advantage scores, which sit well above the national figure. They also share very similar unemployment rates and a high level of education and job skills. While Castle Cove - Northbridge has far more outright home ownership and larger houses, North Sydney - Lavender Bay has more people working full-time (72.3%) and a much higher proportion of renters (58.6%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +999 larger in Castle Cove - Northbridge
13,440 70th pct 12,441 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13,440
  • Second area, 2011: 9,515
  • Second area, 2016: 10,706
  • Second area, 2021: 12,441
Median age in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +7 yrs older in Castle Cove - Northbridge
45 yrs 78th pct 38 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.1 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
0.3% 5th pct 0.4% 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +5.0 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
20.5% 69th pct 15.6% 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Under 15 in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +10.2 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
19.8% 70th pct 9.6% 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
De facto in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +13.0 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
5.4% 5th pct 18.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Age structure

15.8% Young adults (25–44) +27.0 pts ▸ 42.8%
30.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.9 pts 23.7%
20.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.0 pts 15.6%
19.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.2 pts 9.6%
13.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.9 pts 8.3%

Marital status

60.7% Married ◂ +19.8 pts 40.8%
27.2% Never married +17.1 pts ▸ 44.3%
5.2% Divorced +4.0 pts ▸ 9.2%
5.3% Widowed ◂ +2.2 pts 3.1%
1.6% Separated +0.9 pts ▸ 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Castle Cove - Northbridge North Sydney - Lavender Bay

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

  • 85+ in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 1.3% males, 2.1% females; 85+ in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 0.5% males, 0.5% females
  • 80–84 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 1.3% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 1.6% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 2.5% males, 2.8% females; 65–69 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 1.9% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 60–64 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 3.7% males, 3.9% females; 55–59 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 4.3% males, 4.3% females; 50–54 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 2.8% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 3.6% males, 4.6% females; 45–49 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 40–44 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 3.1% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 3.7% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 1.8% males, 2.3% females; 35–39 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 5.5% males, 5.7% females
  • 30–34 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 30–34 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 6.6% males, 7.0% females
  • 25–29 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 1.3% males, 1.1% females; 25–29 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 5.1% males, 5.7% females
  • 20–24 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 2.8% males, 2.3% females; 20–24 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 2.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 4.2% males, 3.9% females; 15–19 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 1.8% males, 1.4% females
  • 10–14 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 4.5% males, 4.5% females; 10–14 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 1.4% males, 1.1% females
  • 5–9 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 5–9 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 1.6% males, 1.4% females
  • 0–4 in Castle Cove - Northbridge: 2.0% males, 1.7% females; 0–4 in North Sydney - Lavender Bay: 2.0% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +13.7 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
32.4% 72nd pct 46.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%

Country of birth

65.2% Australia ◂ +17.1 pts 48.1%
4.6% China +1.3 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.1% England +0.6 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.7% India +3.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.9% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.2% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.3% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.6% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

33.7% English ◂ +4.9 pts 28.8%
27.8% Australian ◂ +9.9 pts 17.8%
14.9% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 14.4%
12.7% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 11.3%
10.2% Scottish ◂ +1.2 pts 9.0%
1.5% Indian +3.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.0% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%
3.5% German +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%
0.6% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
0.5% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

Language

Other language in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +8.6 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
22.0% 67th pct 30.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
2.6% 66th pct 2.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%

Language used at home

75.2% English only ◂ +11.9 pts 63.3%
5.2% Mandarin +1.3 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.9 pts 4.0%
0.2% Hindi +1.3 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.3%
0.7% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.1% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +4.8 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
39.8% 43rd pct 44.7% 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%

Religious affiliation

49.6% Christianity ◂ +12.3 pts 37.3%
39.8% No religion +4.8 pts ▸ 44.7%
4.6% Not stated +3.4 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.8% Hinduism +3.2 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.2% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.9% Judaism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.6%
0.5% Islam +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.2 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
85.3% 100th pct 84.2% 99th pct
  • First area, 2021: 85.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 76.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.2%
Bachelor+ in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +8.2 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
53.2% 97th pct 61.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 53.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%
Schools in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +4 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
4 57th pct 8 87th pct
Schools/1k kids in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +5.21 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
1.51 32nd pct 6.72 91st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +9 more in Castle Cove - Northbridge
58 90th pct 49 87th pct
Students in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +7,394 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
1,144 42nd pct 8,538 97th pct
Avg size in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +781 larger in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
286 30th pct 1,067 93rd pct
ICSEA in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +12 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
1,165 100th pct 1,177 100th pct

Highest year of school

85.3% Year 12 ◂ +1.2 pts 84.2%
6.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.3 pts 4.9%
2.5% Year 11 +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.0 pts 1.5%

Highest qualification level

45.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.2 pts 43.2%
21.6% Postgraduate degree +3.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.2 pts 9.9%
5.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.3 pts 5.3%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 4.3%
0.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Field of qualification

32.6% Management & commerce ◂ +1.7 pts 30.9%
17.4% Society & culture ◂ +0.7 pts 16.7%
10.5% Health ◂ +2.8 pts 7.7%
8.1% Engineering & related +0.4 pts ▸ 8.5%
5.7% Creative arts +0.2 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.5% Information technology +1.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.4% Education ◂ +1.0 pts 4.4%
4.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 4.2%
3.6% Architecture & building ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%
1.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$328 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
$1,355 94th pct $1,683 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,355
  • Second area, 2011: $1,271
  • Second area, 2016: $1,477
  • Second area, 2021: $1,683
Household income in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$1,278 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
$3,987 100th pct $2,709 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,987
  • Second area, 2011: $2,508
  • Second area, 2016: $2,466
  • Second area, 2021: $2,709
Family income in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$830 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
$4,641 100th pct $3,811 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,641
  • Second area, 2011: $2,832
  • Second area, 2016: $3,311
  • Second area, 2021: $3,811
High earners in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +3.5 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
35.0% 100th pct 38.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.4%
High-income homes in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +10.7 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
56.2% 100th pct 45.5% 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: 56.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%

Household income distribution

46.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +13.3 pts 33.5%
18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +10.0 pts ▸ 28.5%
11.3% $650–$1,499 +3.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.3% $3,000–$3,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
7.8% Under $650 +0.1 pts ▸ 8.0%

Personal income distribution

30.9% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 19.4%
19.8% $1,500–$2,999 +10.8 pts ▸ 30.6%
25.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 21.4%
20.1% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 21.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +2.6 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
22.9% 20th pct 20.3% 12th pct
Mental health in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.9 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
5.0% 11th pct 5.9% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.9 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
3.9% 21st pct 1.9% 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.6% Other condition ◂ +1.2 pts 6.4%
6.8% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 4.8%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 6.1%
5.0% Mental health +0.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +1.0 pts 2.4%
2.7% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 2.5%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.2% None ◂ +0.2 pts 72.0%
16.9% One condition ◂ +1.1 pts 15.8%
4.3% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 3.3%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +6.3 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
22.6% 89th pct 16.3% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Unpaid carers in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +5.0 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
12.9% 62nd pct 7.9% 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
Unpaid child care in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +13.7 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
30.3% 77th pct 16.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
Defence service in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.8 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
1.5% 18th pct 2.3% 34th pct
Housework 15h+ in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +11.1 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
26.3% 89th pct 15.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +5 larger in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
44 14th pct 49 16th pct
Median age in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1 yrs older in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
31 yrs 88th pct 32 yrs 89th pct
Year 12 in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +17.3 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
92.3% 100th pct 75.0% 95th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$549 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
$1,125 92nd pct $1,674 100th pct
Household income in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$1,376 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
$4,250 100th pct $2,874 93rd pct
Indigenous language in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +18.4 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
0.0% 0th pct 18.4% 90th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.0 larger in Castle Cove - Northbridge
2.9 86th pct 1.9 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
One-parent in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +2.1 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
7.5% 3rd pct 9.7% 17th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Living alone in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +24.5 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
15.8% 14th pct 40.3% 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.3%

Family composition

71.3% Couples with children ◂ +32.9 pts 38.3%
20.6% Couples without children +29.7 pts ▸ 50.3%
7.5% One-parent families +2.1 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.5% Other families +1.3 pts ▸ 1.8%

Household size

30.6% 2 people +10.0 pts ▸ 40.6%
15.8% 1 person +24.5 pts ▸ 40.3%
23.6% 4 people ◂ +17.6 pts 6.0%
16.8% 3 people ◂ +5.5 pts 11.3%
10.1% 5 people ◂ +8.8 pts 1.3%
3.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$250 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
$850 100th pct $600 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2011: $513
  • Second area, 2016: $620
  • Second area, 2021: $600
Mortgage in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +$1,483 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
$4,333 100th pct $2,850 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,333
  • Second area, 2011: $2,700
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $2,850
People / bedroom in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.30 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
0.80 29th pct 1.10 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
Renting in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +43.6 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
15.0% 14th pct 58.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%
Owned outright in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +25.5 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
48.2% 93rd pct 22.6% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Separate houses in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +78.8 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
84.4% 50th pct 5.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 84.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
3+ bedrooms in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +59.4 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
85.6% 69th pct 26.2% 1st pct
  • First area, 2021: 85.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%

How homes are owned or rented

15.0% Rented +43.6 pts ▸ 58.6%
48.2% Owned outright ◂ +25.5 pts 22.6%
33.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.8 pts 15.9%
2.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.6 pts 2.0%
0.6% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Types of homes

84.4% Separate house ◂ +78.8 pts 5.6%
10.3% Flat or apartment +73.1 pts ▸ 83.4%
4.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.7 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

11.4% 2 bedrooms +26.4 pts ▸ 37.7%
37.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +33.4 pts 3.9%
2.4% 1 bedroom +28.3 pts ▸ 30.7%
27.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 21.1%
20.7% 5 or more ◂ +19.6 pts 1.2%
0.2% Studio / none +4.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

Weekly rent distribution

56.9% $750 or more ◂ +26.9 pts 30.0%
19.0% $550–$749 +13.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
14.2% $350–$549 +15.1 pts ▸ 29.2%
3.8% $200–$349 even 3.8%
2.6% Under $200 ◂ +1.1 pts 1.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

64.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +19.0 pts 45.2%
11.5% $1,800–$2,999 +13.4 pts ▸ 24.9%
6.3% $1,000–$1,799 +6.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.4 pts 10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +23.8 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
3.3% 33rd pct 27.0% 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%
Work from home in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +3.7 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
58.2% 100th pct 61.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.9%
PT commute in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +4.3 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
1.5% 44th pct 5.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
PT stops in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +29 more in Castle Cove - Northbridge
87 84th pct 58 65th pct
Stops/1k in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.81 more in Castle Cove - Northbridge
6.47 78th pct 4.66 56th pct
Departures/1k in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1,447.0 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
2,080.0 85th pct 3,527.0 88th pct
PT routes in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +12 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
20 86th pct 32 86th pct
1 7th pct 1 7th pct
Drive to city in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +4 longer in Castle Cove - Northbridge
9 10th pct 5 0th pct
Reach 30 min in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +157,542 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
38,877 82nd pct 196,419 96th pct
Reach 45 min in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +588,717 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
132,389 77th pct 721,106 95th pct
Transit to city in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +20 longer in Castle Cove - Northbridge
40 19th pct 20 0th pct

How people get to work

58.2% Worked at home +3.7 pts ▸ 61.9%
23.8% Car (driver) ◂ +10.5 pts 13.2%
1.6% Walked +4.6 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.1% Train +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%
1.5% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 1.4%
0.3% Bicycle even 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

32.0% 1 vehicle +22.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
44.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +28.9 pts 15.7%
3.3% No vehicle +23.8 pts ▸ 27.0%
13.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.0 pts 1.9%
6.1% 4 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +31.2 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
31.4% 23rd pct 62.6% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.6%
Recent arrivals in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +15.1 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
7.8% 33rd pct 22.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.2 pts higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
3.9% 30th pct 3.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Participation in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +10.1 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
60.2% 44th pct 70.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 60.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.4%
Full-time in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +13.0 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
59.3% 55th pct 72.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.3%

Industries people work in

20.6% Professional & technical +2.4 pts ▸ 23.0%
14.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.3 pts 13.9%
11.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.8 pts 9.9%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +0.9 pts 7.0%
6.4% Retail trade ◂ +1.4 pts 5.1%
3.3% Public administration & safety +1.7 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.7% Construction ◂ +0.2 pts 4.5%
3.1% Media & telecommunications +1.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
4.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.3 pts 3.9%
4.0% Rental & real estate ◂ +1.1 pts 2.9%
3.1% Wholesale trade +0.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.6% Administrative & support +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

41.8% Professionals +4.6 pts ▸ 46.4%
25.5% Managers ◂ +2.3 pts 23.2%
11.1% Clerical & administrative +0.4 pts ▸ 11.5%
6.6% Sales workers ◂ +1.3 pts 5.2%
5.5% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 4.7%
4.2% Technicians & trades +0.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.1% Labourers ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%
1.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%

Economy & Advantage

10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +7 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
10 100th pct 3 29th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +10 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
1,184 100th pct 1,174 100th pct
ERP in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +184 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
13,592 65th pct 13,776 66th pct
Growth in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +8.6 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
0.9% 18th pct 9.5% 78th pct
Businesses in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +4,717 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
1,832 85th pct 6,549 87th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +20 higher in Castle Cove - Northbridge
1,438 87th pct 1,419 87th pct
Max temp in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.3 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
23.2 43rd pct 23.4 46th pct
Min temp in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +0.4 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
13.3 67th pct 13.7 71st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +3.1 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
6.5 67th pct 9.7 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.8 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
6.2 64th pct 8.0 100th pct
15-min city in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +16.5 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
83.5% 65th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +40.9 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
59.1% 47th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.2 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
98.8% 70th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +19.0 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
81.0% 57th pct 100.0% 100th pct
99.9% 70th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +58.4 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
41.6% 46th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +13.3 more in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
14.6 52nd pct 27.9 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +583 higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
117 55th pct 700 100th pct
Mean slope in Castle Cove - Northbridgein North Sydney - Lavender Bay +1.2 pts higher in North Sydney - Lavender Bay
13.0% 98th pct 14.2% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Castle Cove - Northbridge vs North Sydney - Lavender Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/121011683/castle-cove-northbridge/vs/121041417/north-sydney-lavender-bay