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Guildford West - Merrylands West vs Smithfield Industrial

Name: Guildford West - Merrylands West vs Smithfield Industrial — 2021 Census comparison
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.2 km apart · Guildford West - Merrylands West profile · Smithfield Industrial profile

Guildford West - Merrylands West Smithfield Industrial

Guildford West - Merrylands West and Smithfield Industrial are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Guildford West - Merrylands West is a large residential hub where the typical resident is 33, and homes are often large with 3.0 people per household. It is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Smithfield Industrial is sparsely populated and mostly car-dependent. Residents there are far older, with a typical age of 43, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $150 compared to $400 in Guildford West - Merrylands West.

Both areas share a similar commute to the city of about 23 to 24 minutes. This ease of access is a common trait, despite other gaps changing over time. For example, the difference in typical weekly personal income has grown, with Smithfield Industrial now $263 higher than Guildford West - Merrylands West. While Guildford West - Merrylands West has a typical income well below the national figure, Smithfield Industrial's is about the same.

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Where they differ most

Population: 22,919 larger in Guildford West - Merrylands West Household size: 1.2 larger in Guildford West - Merrylands West Median age: 10 yrs older in Smithfield Industrial Rent: $250 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West Personal income: $263 higher in Smithfield Industrial

Demographics & Identity

Population in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +22,919 larger in Guildford West - Merrylands West gap widening

22,929 93rd pct 10 0th pct

Median age in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +10 yrs older in Smithfield Industrial gap steady

33 yrs 11th pct 43 yrs 71st pct

Age structure

30.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%

22.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%

21.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%

13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

12.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.9% Married +3.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

35.4% Never married +14.6 pts ▸ 50.0%

8.3% Divorced ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

5.1% Widowed ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.3% Separated ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

48.9% Australia +11.1 pts ▸ 60.0%

2.6% China +27.4 pts ▸ 30.0%

1.8% Philippines ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.7% India ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Vietnam ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Nepal ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% England ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

6.1% Chinese +53.9 pts ▸ 60.0%

14.8% Australian +15.2 pts ▸ 30.0%

11.7% English ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

2.9% Irish ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% Italian ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.5% Indian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% Filipino ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.2% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% Vietnamese ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.9% German ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

2.9% Mandarin +57.1 pts ▸ 60.0%

34.8% English only +15.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

22.6% Arabic ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%

1.7% Cantonese ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Vietnamese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Hindi ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Tagalog ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

11.8% No religion +78.2 pts ▸ 90.0%

44.0% Christianity ◂ +44.0 pts 0.0%

29.1% Islam ◂ +29.1 pts 0.0%

8.8% Not stated ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Buddhism ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other religions ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

6 71st pct —

Schools/1k kids in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

1.19 21st pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +15 more in Guildford West - Merrylands West

55 89th pct 40 81st pct

Students in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

3,433 84th pct —

Avg size in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

572 69th pct —

ICSEA in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

977 31st pct —

Highest year of school

55.4% Year 12 +33.4 pts ▸ 88.9%

15.2% Year 9 or below +18.2 pts ▸ 33.3%

16.4% Year 10 ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%

4.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

21.9% Certificate III / IV +22.5 pts ▸ 44.4%

24.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%

17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%

7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.1% Engineering & related +32.4 pts ▸ 44.4%

20.9% Management & commerce ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%

12.1% Society & culture ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

7.0% Health ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

6.0% Architecture & building ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.8% Education ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.3% Information technology ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.5% Creative arts ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +$263 higher in Smithfield Industrial gap widening

$587 11th pct $850 59th pct

Household income in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +$167 higher in Smithfield Industrial gap widening

$1,458 32nd pct $1,625 43rd pct

Family income in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +$38 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

$1,663 23rd pct $1,625 21st pct

Household income distribution

29.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%

28.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%

19.5% Under $650 ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%

8.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

7.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.6% $650–$1,499 +20.4 pts ▸ 50.0%

48.6% Under $650 ◂ +48.6 pts 0.0%

11.4% $1,500–$2,999 +26.1 pts ▸ 37.5%

1.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.9% Other condition ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

6.3% Arthritis ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

6.0% Asthma ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.5% Mental health ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

5.5% Diabetes ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.0% Cancer ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.1% None +41.9 pts ▸ 110.0%

15.0% One condition ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

4.5% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.3% Three or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +234 larger in Guildford West - Merrylands West

234 58th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

29 yrs 81st pct —

Median income in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

$692 60th pct —

Household income in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

$1,513 38th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +1.2 larger in Guildford West - Merrylands West gap widening

3.0 89th pct 1.8 0th pct

Family composition

65.3% Couples with children ◂ +65.3 pts 0.0%

15.2% Couples without children +29.2 pts ▸ 44.4%

17.8% One-parent families +15.5 pts ▸ 33.3%

1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

24.7% 2 people +8.7 pts ▸ 33.3%

23.0% 1 person ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%

16.2% 4 people ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

15.5% 3 people ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

10.6% 5 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

10.0% 6 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +$250 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

$400 62nd pct $150 0th pct

Mortgage in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

$2,167 73rd pct —

People / bedroom in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +0.30 higher in Smithfield Industrial gap widening

1.00 90th pct 1.30 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.1% Owned outright +42.6 pts ▸ 66.7%

40.8% Rented ◂ +40.8 pts 0.0%

31.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%

2.3% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.9% Other tenure ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

58.5% Separate house +41.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

25.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%

15.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%

0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

33.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%

4.1% 1 bedroom +29.2 pts ▸ 33.3%

28.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%

22.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

8.9% 5 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Studio / none ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +106 more in Guildford West - Merrylands West

141 90th pct 35 45th pct

Stops/1k in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +3,493.85 more in Smithfield Industrial

6.15 75th pct 3,500.00 100th pct

Departures/1k in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +663,611.4 more in Smithfield Industrial

1,488.6 73rd pct 665,100.0 100th pct

PT routes in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +7 more in Guildford West - Merrylands West

11 67th pct 4 29th pct

Stop walk in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +4 longer in Smithfield Industrial

4 43rd pct 8 64th pct

Drive to city in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +1 longer in Smithfield Industrial

23 46th pct 24 48th pct

Reach 30 min in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +64,973 more in Guildford West - Merrylands West

64,983 87th pct 10 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +169,423 more in Guildford West - Merrylands West

169,433 83rd pct 10 0th pct

Transit to city in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

80 86th pct —

How people get to work

0.8% Walked +49.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

42.3% Car (driver) ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%

26.9% Worked at home ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%

3.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% Train ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.9% Bus ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.7% 1 vehicle +6.8 pts ▸ 44.4%

32.8% 2 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

11.5% No vehicle ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

11.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

6.9% 4 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.4% Manufacturing +59.2 pts ▸ 66.7%

3.9% Wholesale trade +46.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

13.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

10.1% Retail trade ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

10.1% Construction ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

7.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

6.7% Education & training ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

6.0% Finance & insurance ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.4% Professional & technical ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

5.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Professionals ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%

15.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%

13.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

10.8% Community & personal service ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

10.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

10.2% Managers ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

9.3% Labourers ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

8.3% Sales workers ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

3 29th pct —

IRSD decile in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

1 0th pct —

IER decile in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

2 14th pct —

IEO decile in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

5 43rd pct —

IRSAD score in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

930 22nd pct —

ERP in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +24,989 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

25,002 90th pct 13 0th pct

Growth in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial

8.1% 74th pct —

Businesses in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +1,388 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

2,330 86th pct 942 52nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial even

1,075 66th pct 1,075 66th pct

Max temp in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial even

24.7 61st pct 24.7 61st pct

Min temp in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial even

11.6 47th pct 11.6 47th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +4.0 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

7.5 80th pct 3.4 24th pct

Types ≤15 min in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +4.2 more in Guildford West - Merrylands West

7.0 77th pct 2.8 17th pct

15-min city in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +78.9 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

99.5% 85th pct 20.6% 13th pct

Walk to shops in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +70.3 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

99.0% 91st pct 28.7% 19th pct

Walk to transit in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +2.9 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

100.0% 100th pct 97.1% 63rd pct

Walk to school in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +75.9 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

99.5% 90th pct 23.6% 12th pct

Walk to a park in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +26.7 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

100.0% 100th pct 73.3% 24th pct

Walk to health in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +69.9 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

69.9% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +4,289.3 more in Smithfield Industrial

10.7 28th pct 4,300.0 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +141 higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

200 71st pct 60 43rd pct

Mean slope in Guildford West - Merrylands West in Smithfield Industrial +1.1 pts higher in Guildford West - Merrylands West

5.1% 46th pct 3.9% 26th pct

Compare Guildford West - Merrylands West with nearby areas

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Compare Smithfield Industrial with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Guildford West - Merrylands West vs Smithfield Industrial [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/125031484/guildford-west-merrylands-west/vs/125031486/smithfield-industrial