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Central Coast vs Sydney - Eastern Suburbs

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 68 km apart · Central Coast profile · Sydney - Eastern Suburbs profile

Central Coast Sydney - Eastern Suburbs

Central Coast and Sydney - Eastern Suburbs are two distinct parts of New South Wales with very different housing and income profiles. Sydney - Eastern Suburbs is far more international, with 38.9% of people born overseas compared to 16.1% in Central Coast. There is also a significant gap in wealth and education; the typical weekly household income in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs is $2,513, while in Central Coast it is $1,507. This is consistent with the higher share of university degrees in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs, where 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 17.9% in Central Coast. These areas differ in their layout too, as 78.4% of homes in Central Coast are separate houses, whereas 57.8% of dwellings in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs are flats or apartments.

Since 2011, the gap between the two has grown across several measures, including household income and the number of people working from home. However, some things remain similar, such as the number of schools available for children and the local climate. While Sydney - Eastern Suburbs is a walker's paradise and Central Coast is somewhat walkable, both areas have a similar number of schools per 1,000 children. The difference in how many people use another language at home has actually narrowed slightly over the last decade.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +85,186 larger in Central Coast gap widening
346,596 76th pct 261,410 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 312,184
  • First area, 2016: 327,736
  • First area, 2021: 346,596
  • Second area, 2011: 249,546
  • Second area, 2016: 267,037
  • Second area, 2021: 261,410
Median age in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6 yrs older in Central Coast gap steady
43 yrs 71st pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.8 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
4.9% 67th pct 1.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%
Aged 65+ in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.3 pts higher in Central Coast gap steady
22.2% 81st pct 15.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Under 15 in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.7 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
18.0% 55th pct 15.3% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
De facto in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
11.8% 39th pct 16.1% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%

Age structure

22.9% Young adults (25–44) +11.6 pts ▸ 34.5%
25.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.4 pts 23.3%
22.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.3 pts 15.9%
18.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.7 pts 15.3%
11.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.3 pts 10.9%

Marital status

33.7% Never married +13.2 pts ▸ 46.9%
44.6% Married ◂ +5.5 pts 39.0%
11.2% Divorced ◂ +3.5 pts 7.7%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +2.5 pts 4.1%
4.0% Separated ◂ +1.8 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Central Coast Sydney - Eastern Suburbs

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 - Eastern Suburbs: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Central Coast: 1.4% males, 1.6% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.0% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Central Coast: 2.0% males, 2.3% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.4% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 3.1% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.9% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Central Coast: 2.8% males, 3.2% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.9% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Central Coast: 3.0% males, 3.4% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Central Coast: 3.1% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in Central Coast: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Central Coast: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Central Coast: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Central Coast: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.7% males, 5.2% females
  • 25–29 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.3% males, 5.0% females
  • 20–24 in Central Coast: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 15–19 in Central Coast: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 10–14 in Central Coast: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 5–9 in Central Coast: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Central Coast: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +22.9 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
16.1% 40th pct 38.9% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.9%

Country of birth

79.0% Australia ◂ +22.7 pts 56.3%
4.6% England +1.8 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.6% South Africa +2.1 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.5% China +1.8 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.7% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% Italy +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Philippines +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

42.6% English ◂ +13.3 pts 29.3%
39.9% Australian ◂ +17.9 pts 22.0%
12.0% Irish +1.1 pts ▸ 13.2%
10.5% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 7.9%
1.5% Chinese +6.0 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.8% Italian +2.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.8% Greek +3.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.3% German +0.4 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.0% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%
1.1% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

Language

Other language in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +16.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
7.1% 30th pct 23.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%
Limited English in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
0.9% 30th pct 2.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%

Language used at home

87.7% English only ◂ +16.8 pts 70.9%
0.6% Mandarin +2.2 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.2% Greek +1.9 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.3% Cantonese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.3% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.2% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Tagalog even 0.3%
0.2% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.2 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
39.9% 46th pct 38.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 39.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%

Religious affiliation

50.9% Christianity ◂ +10.4 pts 40.5%
39.9% No religion ◂ +1.2 pts 38.7%
0.1% Judaism +9.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.5% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 7.6%
1.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.4% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +31.8 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
47.2% 45th pct 79.0% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 41.6%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.0%
Bachelor+ in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +30.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
17.9% 47th pct 48.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.3%
Schools in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +38 more in Central Coast
109 52nd pct 71 17th pct
Schools/1k kids in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.03 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1.75 32nd pct 1.77 34th pct
Students in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +15,859 more in Central Coast
52,810 65th pct 36,951 45th pct
Avg size in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +47 larger in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
489 57th pct 536 71st pct
ICSEA in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +117 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,016 51st pct 1,133 96th pct

Highest year of school

47.2% Year 12 +31.8 pts ▸ 79.0%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +21.6 pts 7.6%
10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 3.6%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +3.6 pts 2.8%

Highest qualification level

20.5% Bachelor degree +21.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
34.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +24.3 pts 9.9%
5.8% Postgraduate degree +12.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.2 pts 11.7%
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 +7.4 pts ▸ 26.1%
11.9% Society & culture +4.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
13.2% Engineering & related ◂ +5.2 pts 8.1%
11.0% Health ◂ +1.7 pts 9.3%
8.5% Education ◂ +3.0 pts 5.4%
3.6% Creative arts +4.4 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.4% Architecture & building ◂ +2.5 pts 4.8%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.7 pts 2.9%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.1% Information technology +0.6 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$569 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$727 28th pct $1,296 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $502
  • First area, 2016: $600
  • First area, 2021: $727
  • Second area, 2011: $869
  • Second area, 2016: $1,020
  • Second area, 2021: $1,296
Household income in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$1,006 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$1,507 36th pct $2,513 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,003
  • First area, 2016: $1,258
  • First area, 2021: $1,507
  • Second area, 2011: $1,806
  • Second area, 2016: $2,163
  • Second area, 2021: $2,513
Family income in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$1,450 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$1,954 47th pct $3,404 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,284
  • First area, 2016: $1,560
  • First area, 2021: $1,954
  • Second area, 2011: $2,368
  • Second area, 2016: $2,756
  • Second area, 2021: $3,404
High earners in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +18.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
9.7% 47th pct 28.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
High-income homes in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +22.9 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
18.7% 46th pct 41.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.6%

Household income distribution

9.3% $4,000 or more +21.1 pts ▸ 30.4%
28.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 16.0%
28.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 24.8%
18.4% Under $650 ◂ +7.0 pts 11.4%
9.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 11.2%

Personal income distribution

42.5% Under $650 ◂ +15.7 pts 26.8%
31.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.7 pts 25.0%
15.6% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 24.6%
3.4% $3,000 or more +12.7 pts ▸ 16.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +12.4 pts higher in Central Coast
33.9% 84th pct 21.4% 14th pct
Mental health in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +4.8 pts higher in Central Coast
11.0% 79th pct 6.1% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.5 pts higher in Central Coast gap steady
7.0% 83rd pct 3.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.5% Arthritis ◂ +5.8 pts 5.7%
11.0% Mental health ◂ +4.8 pts 6.1%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 6.2%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +2.6 pts 6.4%
5.5% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 2.7%
5.0% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 2.9%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 2.6%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 0.9%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.6%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.2% None +12.7 pts ▸ 70.9%
21.9% One condition ◂ +5.9 pts 15.9%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.8 pts 3.9%
4.4% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
12.1% 28th pct 15.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
Unpaid carers in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.4 pts higher in Central Coast gap steady
12.5% 63rd pct 10.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Unpaid child care in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.8 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
25.7% 50th pct 22.9% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
Defence service in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.2 pts higher in Central Coast
2.8% 44th pct 1.6% 13th pct
Housework 15h+ in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.6 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
23.5% 84th pct 16.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +14,194 larger in Central Coast
17,047 86th pct 2,853 28th pct
Median age in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6 yrs older in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
23 yrs 29th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +15.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
37.1% 43rd pct 52.4% 82nd pct
Unemployment in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.8 pts higher in Central Coast
10.1% 42nd pct 6.4% 6th pct
Median income in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$135 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
$621 60th pct $756 86th pct
Household income in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$279 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
$1,644 57th pct $1,923 86th pct
Indigenous language in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
3.4% 16th pct 7.4% 69th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.2 larger in Central Coast gap steady
2.5 57th pct 2.3 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.5 pts higher in Central Coast gap steady
17.4% 87th pct 10.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Living alone in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
27.2% 54th pct 29.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children +3.4 pts ▸ 57.4%
27.7% Couples without children +2.7 pts ▸ 30.4%
17.4% One-parent families ◂ +6.5 pts 10.8%
0.9% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Household size

34.3% 2 people +0.8 pts ▸ 35.1%
27.2% 1 person +2.5 pts ▸ 29.7%
14.9% 3 people +0.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
14.5% 4 people ◂ +0.7 pts 13.7%
6.1% 5 people ◂ +1.4 pts 4.7%
3.0% 6 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$200 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
$400 71st pct $600 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $270
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $470
  • Second area, 2016: $580
  • Second area, 2021: $600
Mortgage in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$1,298 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$2,000 71st pct $3,298 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,820
  • First area, 2016: $1,750
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2011: $2,817
  • Second area, 2016: $2,900
  • Second area, 2021: $3,298
People / bedroom in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.20 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
0.80 29th pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +17.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
27.5% 47th pct 45.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.0%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%
Owned outright in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.6 pts higher in Central Coast gap steady
34.5% 61st pct 27.9% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Separate houses in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +55.8 pts higher in Central Coast gap widening
78.4% 37th pct 22.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.6%
  • First area, 2016: 78.5%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
3+ bedrooms in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +29.7 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
75.4% 38th pct 45.6% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 74.9%
  • First area, 2016: 74.7%
  • First area, 2021: 75.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.6%

How homes are owned or rented

27.5% Rented +17.7 pts ▸ 45.2%
34.5% Owned outright ◂ +6.6 pts 27.9%
34.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.1 pts 23.8%
2.5% Other tenure ◂ +0.7 pts 1.8%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

78.4% Separate house ◂ +55.8 pts 22.5%
8.7% Flat or apartment +49.0 pts ▸ 57.8%
12.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.7% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

Bedrooms per home

38.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.9 pts 25.8%
19.1% 2 bedrooms +19.3 pts ▸ 38.5%
28.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.4 pts 13.8%
3.6% 1 bedroom +9.5 pts ▸ 13.1%
8.6% 5 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 6.1%
0.4% Studio / none +1.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

53.6% $350–$549 ◂ +28.9 pts 24.7%
10.2% $550–$749 +20.8 pts ▸ 31.1%
2.3% $750 or more +26.6 pts ▸ 28.8%
20.9% $200–$349 ◂ +14.9 pts 6.1%
9.8% Under $200 ◂ +3.3 pts 6.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

16.5% $3,000 or more +36.8 pts ▸ 53.3%
37.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +19.3 pts 18.4%
26.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +16.4 pts 9.7%
13.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.8 pts 11.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +10.2 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
6.5% 70th pct 16.7% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Work from home in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +25.0 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
25.5% 81st pct 50.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.5%
PT commute in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
1.3% 36th pct 3.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1,913 more in Central Coast
2,967 93rd pct 1,054 48th pct
Stops/1k in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +4.53 more in Central Coast
8.56 100th pct 4.03 28th pct
Departures/1k in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1,554.1 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,487.5 73rd pct 3,041.6 100th pct
PT routes in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +46 more in Central Coast
101 75th pct 55 29th pct

How people get to work

25.5% Worked at home +25.0 pts ▸ 50.5%
49.3% Car (driver) ◂ +25.9 pts 23.4%
1.3% Walked +2.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.4 pts 1.9%
0.6% Bus +2.2 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.2% Bicycle +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Train +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Motor vehicles per home

38.0% 1 vehicle +9.5 pts ▸ 47.5%
36.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.3 pts 27.1%
6.5% No vehicle +10.2 pts ▸ 16.7%
12.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 6.0%
7.1% 4 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 2.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +9.0 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
37.4% 37th pct 46.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.0%
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.4%
Recent arrivals in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +12.9 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
6.9% 7th pct 19.8% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.8 pts higher in Central Coast gap narrowing
4.7% 42nd pct 3.9% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
Participation in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +9.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
55.7% 28th pct 65.2% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.9%
  • First area, 2016: 56.0%
  • First area, 2021: 55.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%
Full-time in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +10.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
52.6% 11th pct 63.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.3%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.3%

Industries people work in

17.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.5 pts 12.2%
6.0% Professional & technical +10.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
11.5% Construction ◂ +4.6 pts 6.9%
10.2% Retail trade ◂ +3.8 pts 6.5%
3.3% Finance & insurance +6.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.2% Education & training +0.8 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 5.0%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.4 pts 4.7%
5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.4 pts 2.5%
3.8% Other services ◂ +1.1 pts 2.7%
3.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%
1.7% Media & telecommunications +1.9 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

20.4% Professionals +19.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.3% Managers +8.1 pts ▸ 20.5%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.4 pts 7.2%
13.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.1 pts 11.0%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +5.8 pts 7.2%
9.7% Labourers ◂ +6.3 pts 3.4%
9.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.4 pts 6.8%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.0 pts 2.0%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +77,367 higher in Central Coast
357,816 69th pct 280,449 50th pct
Growth in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
2.7% 16th pct 6.4% 55th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +76 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,408 87th pct 1,484 91st pct
Max temp in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.3 higher in Central Coast
23.2 41st pct 22.9 38th pct
Min temp in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.0 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
11.0 44th pct 14.0 79th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.5 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
5.3 55th pct 8.9 99th pct
Types ≤15 min in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.9 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
5.0 53rd pct 7.9 100th pct
15-min city in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +43.0 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
56.7% 48th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +47.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
50.4% 37th pct 97.9% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
93.0% 75th pct 99.9% 100th pct
Walk to school in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +38.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
61.2% 45th pct 99.4% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +7.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
92.3% 58th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +59.2 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
38.6% 39th pct 97.9% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.4 more in Central Coast
17.1 59th pct 15.7 45th pct
Intersections/km² in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +266 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
17 54th pct 283 95th pct
Mean slope in Central Coastin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
7.8% 87th pct 8.4% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Central Coast vs Sydney - Eastern Suburbs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/102/central-coast/vs/118/sydney-eastern-suburbs