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Central Coast vs Sydney - City and Inner South

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 70 km apart · Central Coast profile · Sydney - City and Inner South profile

Central Coast Sydney - City and Inner South

Central Coast and Sydney - City and Inner South are two very different New South Wales regions. Central Coast has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 43 and a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (22.2%). In contrast, the typical person in Sydney - City and Inner South is only 34. The two areas also differ in their housing and backgrounds; Central Coast is dominated by separate houses (78.4%) and people born in Australia, while Sydney - City and Inner South has far more apartments (69.4%) and a huge share of overseas-born residents (45.5%).

Both areas share very similar unemployment rates and a similar proportion of volunteers. However, many other gaps have widened since 2011. Sydney - City and Inner South now has a far higher typical weekly income ($1,174) and a much larger share of university degrees (48.7%) compared to Central Coast. This is consistent with the high proportion of people in Sydney - City and Inner South who work from home (49.4%), whereas in Central Coast, the typical way to get to work is by car.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +15,256 larger in Central Coast gap narrowing
346,596 76th pct 331,340 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 312,184
  • First area, 2016: 327,736
  • First area, 2021: 346,596
  • Second area, 2011: 264,544
  • Second area, 2016: 315,551
  • Second area, 2021: 331,340
Median age in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +9 yrs older in Central Coast gap widening
43 yrs 71st pct 34 yrs 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +3.4 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
4.9% 67th pct 1.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
Aged 65+ in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +11.7 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
22.2% 81st pct 10.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Under 15 in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +8.1 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
18.0% 55th pct 9.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
De facto in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +9.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
11.8% 39th pct 21.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Age structure

22.9% Young adults (25–44) +23.8 pts ▸ 46.8%
25.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.4 pts 20.3%
22.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.7 pts 10.5%
18.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.1 pts 9.9%
11.2% Youth (15–24) +1.3 pts ▸ 12.5%

Marital status

33.7% Never married +25.2 pts ▸ 58.9%
44.6% Married ◂ +15.8 pts 28.8%
11.2% Divorced ◂ +3.7 pts 7.5%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 2.5%
4.0% Separated ◂ +1.6 pts 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Central Coast Sydney - City and Inner South

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

  • 85+ in Central Coast: 1.1% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.5% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in Central Coast: 1.4% males, 1.6% females; 80–84 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Central Coast: 2.0% males, 2.3% females; 75–79 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
  • 70–74 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 3.1% females; 70–74 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.4% females
  • 65–69 in Central Coast: 2.8% males, 3.2% females; 65–69 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 60–64 in Central Coast: 3.0% males, 3.4% females; 60–64 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 55–59 in Central Coast: 3.1% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.2% females
  • 50–54 in Central Coast: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.5% females
  • 45–49 in Central Coast: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 3.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Central Coast: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 40–44 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Central Coast: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 35–39 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 5.6% males, 4.9% females
  • 30–34 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 30–34 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.4% males, 6.9% females
  • 25–29 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.3% males, 7.3% females
  • 20–24 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.6% males, 4.8% females
  • 15–19 in Central Coast: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 10–14 in Central Coast: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.3% females
  • 5–9 in Central Coast: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.5% females
  • 0–4 in Central Coast: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +29.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
16.1% 40th pct 45.5% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%

Country of birth

79.0% Australia ◂ +30.5 pts 48.4%
0.5% China +5.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.6% England ◂ +0.3 pts 4.2%
1.7% New Zealand +0.7 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.7% India +0.9 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.1% Vietnam +1.3 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.7% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.3% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.6% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

42.6% English ◂ +18.3 pts 24.4%
39.9% Australian ◂ +21.7 pts 18.2%
1.5% Chinese +13.4 pts ▸ 14.9%
12.0% Irish ◂ +1.1 pts 10.9%
10.5% Scottish ◂ +3.2 pts 7.3%
2.8% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.3% German ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%
0.8% Greek +2.5 pts ▸ 3.2%
1.0% Indian +1.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.2% Vietnamese +1.8 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.1% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Language

Other language in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +27.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
7.1% 30th pct 35.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Limited English in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +4.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
0.9% 30th pct 5.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Language used at home

87.7% English only ◂ +29.2 pts 58.5%
0.6% Mandarin +6.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.3% Cantonese +2.4 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.2% Greek +1.8 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.1% Vietnamese +1.5 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.3% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Arabic +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Hindi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.3% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +8.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
39.9% 46th pct 48.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.9%

Religious affiliation

50.9% Christianity ◂ +19.2 pts 31.7%
39.9% No religion +8.9 pts ▸ 48.9%
6.5% Not stated +1.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
1.0% Buddhism +4.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.4% Islam +1.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.6% Hinduism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.1% Judaism +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +31.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
47.2% 45th pct 78.4% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 41.6%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.4%
Bachelor+ in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +30.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
17.9% 47th pct 48.7% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.7%
Schools in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +30 more in Central Coast
109 52nd pct 79 24th pct
Schools/1k kids in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +0.66 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
1.75 32nd pct 2.41 57th pct
Students in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +21,182 more in Central Coast
52,810 65th pct 31,628 33rd pct
Avg size in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +67 larger in Central Coast
489 57th pct 422 47th pct
ICSEA in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +106 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,016 51st pct 1,122 92nd pct

Highest year of school

47.2% Year 12 +31.2 pts ▸ 78.4%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +22.5 pts 6.7%
10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.2 pts 4.5%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +3.3 pts 3.1%

Highest qualification level

20.5% Bachelor degree +20.4 pts ▸ 40.9%
34.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +24.7 pts 9.5%
5.8% Postgraduate degree +13.4 pts ▸ 19.2%
15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.5 pts 12.5%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.7 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

18.7% Management & commerce +6.6 pts ▸ 25.3%
11.9% Society & culture +3.4 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.2% Engineering & related ◂ +5.1 pts 8.1%
11.0% Health ◂ +4.0 pts 7.0%
3.6% Creative arts +6.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.5% Education ◂ +4.3 pts 4.2%
7.4% Architecture & building ◂ +3.4 pts 4.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.7 pts 3.9%
2.1% Information technology +2.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences +2.1 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$447 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$727 28th pct $1,174 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $502
  • First area, 2016: $600
  • First area, 2021: $727
  • Second area, 2011: $797
  • Second area, 2016: $904
  • Second area, 2021: $1,174
Household income in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$700 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$1,507 36th pct $2,207 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,003
  • First area, 2016: $1,258
  • First area, 2021: $1,507
  • Second area, 2011: $1,569
  • Second area, 2016: $1,894
  • Second area, 2021: $2,207
Family income in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$933 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$1,954 47th pct $2,887 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,284
  • First area, 2016: $1,560
  • First area, 2021: $1,954
  • Second area, 2011: $2,039
  • Second area, 2016: $2,369
  • Second area, 2021: $2,887
High earners in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +13.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
9.7% 47th pct 23.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
High-income homes in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +15.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
18.7% 46th pct 33.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%

Household income distribution

28.3% $1,500–$2,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 29.3%
28.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.1 pts 18.2%
9.3% $4,000 or more +12.7 pts ▸ 22.0%
18.4% Under $650 ◂ +4.8 pts 13.5%
9.4% $3,000–$3,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

Personal income distribution

42.5% Under $650 ◂ +14.7 pts 27.8%
31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.2 pts 28.5%
15.6% $1,500–$2,999 +9.9 pts ▸ 25.5%
3.4% $3,000 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 10.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +12.2 pts higher in Central Coast
33.9% 84th pct 21.7% 15th pct
Mental health in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +2.3 pts higher in Central Coast
11.0% 79th pct 8.7% 38th pct
Needs assistance in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +3.6 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
7.0% 83rd pct 3.4% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.5% Arthritis ◂ +7.0 pts 4.5%
11.0% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 8.7%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 6.8%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +1.9 pts 7.1%
5.5% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 2.8%
5.0% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 2.2%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 1.9%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.9%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.5%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.2% None +12.1 pts ▸ 70.3%
21.9% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 16.3%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.7 pts 3.9%
4.4% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
12.1% 28th pct 12.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Unpaid carers in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +4.9 pts higher in Central Coast gap steady
12.5% 63rd pct 7.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Unpaid child care in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +11.0 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
25.7% 50th pct 14.7% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +1.2 pts higher in Central Coast
2.8% 44th pct 1.6% 14th pct
Housework 15h+ in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +10.3 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
23.5% 84th pct 13.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +11,998 larger in Central Coast
17,047 86th pct 5,049 48th pct
Median age in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +6 yrs older in Sydney - City and Inner South
23 yrs 29th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +16.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
37.1% 43rd pct 54.0% 84th pct
Unemployment in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +2.2 pts higher in Central Coast
10.1% 42nd pct 7.9% 17th pct
Median income in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$136 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
$621 60th pct $757 86th pct
Household income in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$40 higher in Central Coast
$1,644 57th pct $1,604 54th pct
Indigenous language in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
3.4% 16th pct 8.5% 76th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +0.4 larger in Central Coast gap steady
2.5 57th pct 2.1 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +6.6 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
17.4% 87th pct 10.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Living alone in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +9.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
27.2% 54th pct 36.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children ◂ +11.2 pts 42.7%
27.7% Couples without children +16.3 pts ▸ 44.0%
17.4% One-parent families ◂ +6.6 pts 10.8%
0.9% Other families +1.5 pts ▸ 2.4%

Household size

34.3% 2 people +3.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
27.2% 1 person +9.4 pts ▸ 36.6%
14.9% 3 people ◂ +1.5 pts 13.5%
14.5% 4 people ◂ +5.7 pts 8.8%
6.1% 5 people ◂ +3.6 pts 2.5%
3.0% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 1.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$150 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
$400 71st pct $550 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: $270
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $430
  • Second area, 2016: $550
  • Second area, 2021: $550
Mortgage in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +$700 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,000 71st pct $2,700 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,820
  • First area, 2016: $1,750
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2011: $2,500
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $2,700
People / bedroom in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +0.30 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
0.80 29th pct 1.10 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
Renting in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +31.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
27.5% 47th pct 58.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.0%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.9%
Owned outright in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +18.2 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
34.5% 61st pct 16.3% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Separate houses in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +68.4 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
78.4% 37th pct 10.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.6%
  • First area, 2016: 78.5%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
3+ bedrooms in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +48.1 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
75.4% 38th pct 27.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 74.9%
  • First area, 2016: 74.7%
  • First area, 2021: 75.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

How homes are owned or rented

27.5% Rented +31.5 pts ▸ 58.9%
34.5% Owned outright ◂ +18.2 pts 16.3%
34.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.8 pts 22.1%
2.5% Other tenure ◂ +1.2 pts 1.3%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

78.4% Separate house ◂ +68.4 pts 10.0%
8.7% Flat or apartment +60.7 pts ▸ 69.4%
12.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.7% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

19.1% 2 bedrooms +22.2 pts ▸ 41.4%
38.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +18.9 pts 19.8%
28.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.4 pts 5.8%
3.6% 1 bedroom +22.2 pts ▸ 25.8%
8.6% 5 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 1.7%
0.4% Studio / none +3.8 pts ▸ 4.2%

Weekly rent distribution

53.6% $350–$549 ◂ +23.6 pts 30.1%
10.2% $550–$749 +21.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
20.9% $200–$349 ◂ +12.1 pts 8.8%
2.3% $750 or more +16.3 pts ▸ 18.6%
9.8% Under $200 ◂ +1.6 pts 8.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

16.5% $3,000 or more +25.7 pts ▸ 42.2%
37.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 29.2%
26.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +12.8 pts 13.3%
13.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.0 pts 9.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +26.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
6.5% 70th pct 32.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.5%
Work from home in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +23.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
25.5% 81st pct 49.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.4%
PT commute in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
1.3% 36th pct 6.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
PT stops in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +2,007 more in Central Coast
2,967 93rd pct 960 43rd pct
Stops/1k in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +5.66 more in Central Coast
8.56 100th pct 2.90 16th pct
Departures/1k in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +1,481.8 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,487.5 73rd pct 2,969.3 100th pct
PT routes in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +135 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
101 75th pct 236 93rd pct

How people get to work

25.5% Worked at home +23.9 pts ▸ 49.4%
49.3% Car (driver) ◂ +32.1 pts 17.3%
1.3% Walked +6.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.7% Train +2.9 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.6 pts 1.6%
0.6% Bus +2.1 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.2% Bicycle +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

Motor vehicles per home

38.0% 1 vehicle +9.9 pts ▸ 48.0%
36.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +20.8 pts 15.6%
6.5% No vehicle +26.0 pts ▸ 32.5%
12.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.2 pts 2.8%
7.1% 4 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 1.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +20.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
37.4% 37th pct 57.8% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.0%
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.8%
Recent arrivals in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +18.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
6.9% 7th pct 25.5% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
4.7% 42nd pct 5.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%
Participation in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +12.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
55.7% 28th pct 68.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.9%
  • First area, 2016: 56.0%
  • First area, 2021: 55.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.2%
Full-time in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +11.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
52.6% 11th pct 64.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.3%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.2%

Industries people work in

17.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.6 pts 10.2%
6.0% Professional & technical +10.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
11.5% Construction ◂ +6.4 pts 5.2%
10.2% Retail trade ◂ +2.9 pts 7.3%
3.3% Finance & insurance +5.7 pts ▸ 8.9%
8.2% Education & training even 8.2%
7.0% Accommodation & food +0.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.1% Public administration & safety even 6.1%
5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.1 pts 2.9%
1.7% Media & telecommunications +2.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.7% Transport & warehousing +0.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +1.1 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

20.4% Professionals +18.8 pts ▸ 39.2%
12.3% Managers +5.2 pts ▸ 17.5%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.6 pts 8.1%
13.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.7 pts 11.4%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +4.9 pts 8.1%
9.7% Labourers ◂ +4.9 pts 4.8%
9.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.7 pts 6.5%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.3 pts 2.7%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +11,858 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
357,816 69th pct 369,674 72nd pct
Growth in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
2.7% 16th pct 10.2% 82nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +18 higher in Central Coast
1,408 87th pct 1,390 86th pct
Max temp in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +0.2 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
23.2 41st pct 23.4 44th pct
Min temp in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +2.7 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
11.0 44th pct 13.7 77th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +4.0 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
5.3 55th pct 9.4 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +2.9 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
5.0 53rd pct 7.9 100th pct
15-min city in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +42.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
56.7% 48th pct 99.3% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +48.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
50.4% 37th pct 98.6% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +7.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
93.0% 75th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +38.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
61.2% 45th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +7.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
92.3% 58th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +59.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
38.6% 39th pct 97.7% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +1.8 more in Central Coast
17.1 59th pct 15.3 41st pct
Intersections/km² in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +386 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
17 54th pct 403 100th pct
Mean slope in Central Coastin Sydney - City and Inner South +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.8% 87th pct 9.6% 97th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Central Coast vs Sydney - City and Inner South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/102/central-coast/vs/117/sydney-city-and-inner-south