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Eastern Suburbs - North vs Eastern Suburbs - South

Sub-region (SA3) comparison ≈ 5.9 km apart · Eastern Suburbs - North profile · Eastern Suburbs - South profile

Eastern Suburbs - North Eastern Suburbs - South

Eastern Suburbs - South and Eastern Suburbs - North are neighbouring areas with similar populations and a shared presence in Greater Sydney. Eastern Suburbs - North is far more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $2,984 compared to $2,305 in Eastern Suburbs - South. Qualifications and pay are also much higher in the north, where 53.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, while 43.3% do in the south. This wealth is reflected in the rental market, as 38.5% of renters in Eastern Suburbs - North pay $750 or more per week, which is 18.8 percentage points higher than in Eastern Suburbs - South.

The gap in high incomes and university degrees has widened since 2011. Both areas share many common traits, including a typical resident age of 37 and a similar number of people per home. They also both sit well above the national figure for typical incomes and university qualifications. While Eastern Suburbs - South is more linguistically diverse, with 27.8% of people using another language at home, the two areas remain very similar in their age profile and the share of residents who are working or looking for work.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +7,076 larger in Eastern Suburbs - South gap narrowing
127,167 86th pct 134,243 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 120,557
  • First area, 2016: 126,382
  • First area, 2021: 127,167
  • Second area, 2011: 128,990
  • Second area, 2016: 140,654
  • Second area, 2021: 134,243
37 yrs 29th pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
0.4% 4th pct 1.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
Aged 65+ in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.7 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
16.3% 41st pct 15.6% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Under 15 in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.2 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
15.2% 16th pct 15.4% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.3%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
De facto in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.9 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap narrowing
17.1% 91st pct 15.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Age structure

35.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.2 pts 33.5%
23.1% Older adults (45–64) +0.4 pts ▸ 23.5%
16.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.7 pts 15.6%
15.2% Children (0–14) +0.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
9.7% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 12.0%

Marital status

46.9% Never married ◂ +0.1 pts 46.9%
39.0% Married +0.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%
4.0% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.0% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Eastern Suburbs - North Eastern Suburbs - South

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

  • 85+ in Eastern Suburbs - North: 1.0% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Eastern Suburbs - South: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 80–84 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 1.0% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 1.4% males, 1.7% females; 75–79 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 1.4% males, 1.6% females
  • 70–74 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.0% males, 2.3% females; 70–74 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 1.7% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 1.9% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.3% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 55–59 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 40–44 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 4.1% males, 4.4% females; 35–39 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 3.9% males, 4.1% females
  • 30–34 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 5.0% males, 5.6% females; 30–34 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 4.5% males, 4.7% females
  • 25–29 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 4.3% males, 5.3% females; 25–29 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 4.3% males, 4.7% females
  • 20–24 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.3% males, 2.9% females; 20–24 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 15–19 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.3% males, 2.2% females; 15–19 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 10–14 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 5–9 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 5–9 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
  • 0–4 in Eastern Suburbs - North: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Eastern Suburbs - South: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap narrowing
38.2% 86th pct 39.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.9%
  • First area, 2016: 35.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.6%

Country of birth

56.9% Australia ◂ +1.2 pts 55.7%
7.4% England ◂ +2.1 pts 5.3%
4.2% South Africa ◂ +2.8 pts 1.4%
1.5% China +1.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
0.5% India +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.0% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.6% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

32.2% English ◂ +5.7 pts 26.5%
22.8% Australian ◂ +1.6 pts 21.2%
12.5% Irish +1.3 pts ▸ 13.8%
4.6% Chinese +5.5 pts ▸ 10.2%
8.8% Scottish ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%
3.0% Greek +2.3 pts ▸ 5.2%
5.1% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 4.9%
4.3% German ◂ +1.1 pts 3.2%
1.2% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.9% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%
0.4% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Other language in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +9.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap narrowing
18.4% 64th pct 27.8% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Limited English in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.7 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
1.4% 52nd pct 3.1% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%

Language used at home

76.0% English only ◂ +9.9 pts 66.1%
1.8% Mandarin +1.9 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.1% Greek +1.9 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.8% Cantonese +1.5 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.3% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%
0.3% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.3 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
40.4% 45th pct 37.1% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.1%

Religious affiliation

34.8% Christianity +11.2 pts ▸ 46.0%
40.4% No religion ◂ +3.3 pts 37.1%
14.7% Judaism ◂ +10.6 pts 4.1%
7.6% Not stated even 7.6%
1.3% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.5% Islam +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Hinduism +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.3% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +8.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
83.1% 100th pct 75.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.1%
  • First area, 2016: 76.7%
  • First area, 2021: 83.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.2%
Bachelor+ in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +10.2 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
53.5% 100th pct 43.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.0%
  • First area, 2016: 46.6%
  • First area, 2021: 53.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%
Schools in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3 more in Eastern Suburbs - South
34 65th pct 37 71st pct
Schools/1k kids in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.03 more in Eastern Suburbs - South
1.76 36th pct 1.79 38th pct
Students in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +4,751 more in Eastern Suburbs - North
20,851 83rd pct 16,100 74th pct
Avg size in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +185 larger in Eastern Suburbs - North
632 78th pct 447 51st pct
ICSEA in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +56 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
1,158 100th pct 1,102 85th pct

Highest year of school

83.1% Year 12 ◂ +8.0 pts 75.2%
5.5% Year 10 +4.0 pts ▸ 9.5%
2.1% Year 9 or below +2.9 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.6% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

Highest qualification level

45.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.9 pts 37.9%
18.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.5 pts 18.0%
7.3% Certificate III / IV +5.4 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.2 pts ▸ 12.3%
3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 3.5%
0.6% Certificate I / II +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

Field of qualification

28.3% Management & commerce ◂ +4.6 pts 23.7%
18.5% Society & culture ◂ +4.7 pts 13.8%
6.1% Engineering & related +4.0 pts ▸ 10.1%
8.6% Health +1.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.5 pts 6.8%
4.9% Education +1.1 pts ▸ 6.0%
4.5% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.2% Information technology +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.6 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$396 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
$1,517 98th pct $1,121 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,049
  • First area, 2016: $1,238
  • First area, 2021: $1,517
  • Second area, 2011: $718
  • Second area, 2016: $834
  • Second area, 2021: $1,121
Household income in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$679 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
$2,984 100th pct $2,305 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,069
  • First area, 2016: $2,422
  • First area, 2021: $2,984
  • Second area, 2011: $1,578
  • Second area, 2016: $1,916
  • Second area, 2021: $2,305
Family income in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$1,013 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
$4,022 100th pct $3,009 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,661
  • First area, 2016: $3,245
  • First area, 2021: $4,022
  • Second area, 2011: $2,066
  • Second area, 2016: $2,421
  • Second area, 2021: $3,009
High earners in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +11.5 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
34.2% 100th pct 22.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
High-income homes in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +10.2 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
46.7% 100th pct 36.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

Household income distribution

36.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.2 pts 24.8%
23.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.9 pts ▸ 26.3%
14.3% $650–$1,499 +3.5 pts ▸ 17.8%
9.3% Under $650 +4.2 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.7% $3,000–$3,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 11.6%

Personal income distribution

22.5% Under $650 +8.4 pts ▸ 30.9%
23.4% $650–$1,499 +3.0 pts ▸ 26.4%
25.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 23.7%
21.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 11.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.3 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
20.8% 12th pct 22.1% 16th pct
Mental health in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.7 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
5.7% 12th pct 6.5% 18th pct
Needs assistance in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.3 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
2.8% 6th pct 4.1% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.1% Other condition +0.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.7% Mental health +0.7 pts ▸ 6.5%
6.1% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.4% Arthritis +0.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.3% Diabetes +0.9 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.9% Heart disease even 3.0%
2.7% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 2.6%
0.9% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.7% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.6% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.8% None ◂ +1.7 pts 70.0%
15.7% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
3.7% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.4% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.5 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
17.2% 69th pct 13.7% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Unpaid carers in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.2 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
10.0% 17th pct 10.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%
Unpaid child care in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
23.1% 26th pct 22.7% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Defence service in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.2 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
1.5% 12th pct 1.7% 15th pct
Housework 15h+ in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.7 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
16.5% 13th pct 17.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1,852 larger in Eastern Suburbs - South
502 19th pct 2,354 67th pct
Median age in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2 yrs older in Eastern Suburbs - North
30 yrs 88th pct 28 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +25.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
73.0% 99th pct 47.6% 66th pct
Unemployment in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
4.3% 3rd pct 7.3% 23rd pct
Median income in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$645 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
$1,302 100th pct $657 63rd pct
Household income in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$916 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
$2,610 95th pct $1,694 57th pct
Indigenous language in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.3 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
10.0% 86th pct 6.7% 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.1 larger in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
2.3 14th pct 2.4 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.9 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
9.8% 9th pct 11.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Living alone in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap narrowing
31.2% 85th pct 28.2% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.6%
  • First area, 2016: 29.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.2%

Family composition

56.1% Couples with children +2.5 pts ▸ 58.6%
32.9% Couples without children ◂ +4.8 pts 28.1%
9.8% One-parent families +1.9 pts ▸ 11.7%
1.1% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 1.6%

Household size

36.0% 2 people ◂ +1.9 pts 34.2%
31.2% 1 person ◂ +3.0 pts 28.2%
14.4% 3 people +1.7 pts ▸ 16.2%
12.6% 4 people +2.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
4.5% 5 people +0.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.2% 6 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$120 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
$670 100th pct $550 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $501
  • First area, 2016: $630
  • First area, 2021: $670
  • Second area, 2011: $440
  • Second area, 2016: $550
  • Second area, 2021: $550
Mortgage in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +$567 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
$3,600 100th pct $3,033 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $3,000
  • First area, 2016: $3,000
  • First area, 2021: $3,600
  • Second area, 2011: $2,600
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $3,033
People / bedroom in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.10 higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
0.90 86th pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2.5 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
43.9% 88th pct 46.4% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.0%
  • First area, 2016: 43.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.4%
Owned outright in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
28.9% 34th pct 26.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%
Separate houses in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +8.6 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap narrowing
18.3% 0th pct 26.8% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
3+ bedrooms in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2.1 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
44.6% 4th pct 46.7% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.5%
  • First area, 2016: 43.9%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.7%

How homes are owned or rented

43.9% Rented +2.5 pts ▸ 46.4%
28.9% Owned outright ◂ +2.0 pts 26.9%
23.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.2 pts 23.7%
2.0% Other tenure ◂ +0.3 pts 1.7%
1.3% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

60.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.6 pts 55.5%
18.3% Separate house +8.6 pts ▸ 26.8%
20.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.5 pts 16.7%
1.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

38.0% 2 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 38.9%
25.5% 3 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 26.1%
13.2% 4 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
14.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.9 pts 12.1%
6.0% 5 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.2% Studio / none ◂ +1.1 pts 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

38.5% $750 or more ◂ +18.8 pts 19.7%
30.9% $550–$749 +0.3 pts ▸ 31.2%
20.5% $350–$549 +8.2 pts ▸ 28.7%
2.4% Under $200 +7.9 pts ▸ 10.3%
4.9% $200–$349 +2.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

56.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 50.0%
16.2% $1,800–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 20.7%
10.9% Under $1,000 +0.2 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.4% $1,000–$1,799 +2.6 pts ▸ 11.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.2 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
17.2% 95th pct 16.1% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Work from home in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +10.6 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
55.8% 100th pct 45.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%
PT commute in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.9 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap narrowing
3.5% 68th pct 4.4% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
PT stops in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2 more in Eastern Suburbs - North
528 76th pct 526 76th pct
Stops/1k in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.23 more in Eastern Suburbs - North
4.15 44th pct 3.92 40th pct
Departures/1k in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +477.9 more in Eastern Suburbs - South
2,796.2 95th pct 3,274.1 100th pct
36 64th pct 36 64th pct
Stop walk in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2 longer in Eastern Suburbs - North
5 50th pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +4 longer in Eastern Suburbs - South
9 10th pct 13 19th pct

How people get to work

55.8% Worked at home ◂ +10.6 pts 45.2%
19.7% Car (driver) +7.3 pts ▸ 27.1%
4.3% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 4.1%
1.8% Bus +1.9 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.6% Car (passenger) +0.6 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.5% Train ◂ +1.3 pts 0.2%
0.8% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 46.8%
26.5% 2 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 27.7%
17.2% No vehicle ◂ +1.2 pts 16.1%
5.5% 3 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 6.6%
2.6% 4 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 2.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +4.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap widening
48.7% 87th pct 44.3% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.8%
  • First area, 2016: 47.4%
  • First area, 2021: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.3%
Recent arrivals in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap narrowing
19.3% 80th pct 20.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.7 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South gap steady
3.6% 15th pct 4.3% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Participation in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
66.9% 83rd pct 63.5% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.7%
  • First area, 2016: 65.8%
  • First area, 2021: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.5%
Full-time in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +3.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North gap steady
64.7% 87th pct 61.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.1%
  • First area, 2016: 68.8%
  • First area, 2021: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.8%

Industries people work in

20.0% Professional & technical ◂ +6.4 pts 13.7%
10.7% Health care & social assistance +3.1 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.8% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.1 pts 7.7%
7.1% Education & training +3.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
5.6% Construction +2.6 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.4% Retail trade +0.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.7% Public administration & safety +1.9 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.8% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.3% Transport & warehousing +1.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
4.1% Media & telecommunications ◂ +0.9 pts 3.2%
3.8% Rental & real estate ◂ +1.5 pts 2.3%
3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 3.3%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Professionals ◂ +5.8 pts 37.1%
23.2% Managers ◂ +5.5 pts 17.7%
9.8% Clerical & administrative +2.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
5.4% Technicians & trades +3.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.0% Community & personal service +2.4 pts ▸ 8.3%
6.8% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 6.8%
2.4% Labourers +2.0 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.2% Machinery operators & drivers +1.6 pts ▸ 2.7%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +12,501 higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
133,974 83rd pct 146,475 86th pct
Growth in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +4.0 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
4.3% 37th pct 8.3% 73rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +79 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
1,484 90th pct 1,406 87th pct
Max temp in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.1 higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
22.9 41st pct 23.0 41st pct
Min temp in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.1 higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
14.0 73rd pct 14.1 74th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.3 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
9.0 100th pct 8.7 96th pct
7.9 99th pct 7.9 100th pct
99.8% 99th pct 99.7% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
97.3% 95th pct 98.6% 98th pct
99.9% 98th pct 99.9% 99th pct
Walk to school in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +0.4 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
99.6% 99th pct 99.1% 98th pct
100.0% 99th pct 100.0% 97th pct
Walk to health in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +1.6 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - South
97.1% 98th pct 98.7% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +8.7 more in Eastern Suburbs - North
20.1 75th pct 11.5 20th pct
Intersections/km² in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +56 higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
314 89th pct 258 87th pct
Mean slope in Eastern Suburbs - Northin Eastern Suburbs - South +2.9 pts higher in Eastern Suburbs - North
9.7% 92nd pct 6.9% 73rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eastern Suburbs - North vs Eastern Suburbs - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa3/11801/eastern-suburbs-north/vs/11802/eastern-suburbs-south