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Central West vs Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 217 km apart · Central West profile · Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains profile

Central West Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains

Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains and Central West are two very different New South Wales regions. Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains is more diverse, with 20.8% of people born overseas and 15.1% using another language at home, compared to 8.4% and 4.5% in Central West. It is also more urbanized, with far more public transport departures and 90.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, while only 60.4% of homes in Central West have that access. Weekly pay is also higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains, where the typical household earns $1,854, compared to $1,434 in Central West.

Since 2011, the two areas have drifted further apart in several key ways. The gap in typical weekly incomes has grown, and more people in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains now work from home than in Central West. However, they remain alike in other areas; both have around 20% of their population under age 15 and similar shares of one-parent families. Both regions also sit well below the national figure for the share of people who identify with no religion.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +119,094 larger in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
212,962 49th pct 332,056 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 196,742
  • First area, 2016: 206,155
  • First area, 2021: 212,962
  • Second area, 2011: 288,188
  • Second area, 2016: 306,933
  • Second area, 2021: 332,056
Median age in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +4 yrs older in Central West gap widening
41 yrs 57th pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.5 pts higher in Central West gap steady
8.1% 82nd pct 4.6% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Aged 65+ in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +5.4 pts higher in Central West gap steady
21.0% 74th pct 15.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Under 15 in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
19.4% 74th pct 20.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
De facto in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.8 pts higher in Central West gap steady
12.3% 51st pct 11.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Age structure

23.0% Young adults (25–44) +4.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
25.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.0 pts 24.4%
21.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.4 pts 15.6%
19.4% Children (0–14) +0.7 pts ▸ 20.1%
11.2% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 12.3%

Marital status

45.9% Married +0.1 pts ▸ 46.0%
34.4% Never married +2.2 pts ▸ 36.6%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 9.2%
6.4% Widowed ◂ +1.8 pts 4.6%
3.7% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Central West Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains

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

  • 85+ in Central West: 1.0% males, 1.6% females; 85+ in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 0.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Central West: 1.3% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in Central West: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 1.3% males, 1.5% females
  • 70–74 in Central West: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Central West: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Central West: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Central West: 3.3% males, 3.3% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Central West: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Central West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Central West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 35–39 in Central West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Central West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Central West: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Central West: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Central West: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Central West: 3.5% males, 3.4% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Central West: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Central West: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.4% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +12.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
8.4% 1st pct 20.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%

Country of birth

84.2% Australia ◂ +9.9 pts 74.3%
1.8% England +1.5 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.6% India +1.7 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.9% New Zealand +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.5% Philippines +1.2 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.2% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.3% Nepal even 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

42.9% Australian ◂ +7.6 pts 35.3%
41.1% English ◂ +6.6 pts 34.5%
12.6% Irish ◂ +2.4 pts 10.3%
10.1% Scottish ◂ +1.6 pts 8.6%
3.7% German ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%
1.7% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.7% Indian +2.2 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.7% Filipino +1.9 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.8% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.4% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +10.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
4.5% 7th pct 15.1% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
Limited English in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
0.5% 13th pct 1.7% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%

Language used at home

88.1% English only ◂ +8.7 pts 79.4%
0.2% Arabic +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.2% Punjabi +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Tagalog +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.1% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
31.0% 16th pct 34.1% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%

Religious affiliation

58.1% Christianity ◂ +6.1 pts 52.1%
31.0% No religion +3.2 pts ▸ 34.1%
8.7% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 6.8%
0.6% Hinduism +1.7 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.4% Islam +1.7 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.5% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.6% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +10.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
41.7% 29th pct 52.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.3%
Bachelor+ in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
15.7% 39th pct 20.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
151 86th pct 129 71st pct
Schools/1k kids in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.72 more in Central West
3.65 78th pct 1.93 44th pct
Students in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +20,322 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
34,548 41st pct 54,870 68th pct
Avg size in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +198 larger in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
230 19th pct 429 48th pct
ICSEA in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +46 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
966 17th pct 1,012 49th pct

Highest year of school

41.7% Year 12 +10.5 pts ▸ 52.3%
30.3% Year 10 ◂ +4.3 pts 26.0%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.1 pts 9.3%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 5.9%

Highest qualification level

35.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.8 pts 31.7%
18.6% Bachelor degree +3.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
13.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.4 pts ▸ 15.6%
4.9% Postgraduate degree +3.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.4 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 2.2%

Field of qualification

15.3% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
15.7% Engineering & related ◂ +1.4 pts 14.2%
10.0% Society & culture +2.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.8% Health ◂ +1.5 pts 9.4%
9.1% Education ◂ +0.1 pts 9.1%
5.4% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 5.0%
4.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.6 pts 1.9%
2.3% Creative arts +1.8 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.3% Information technology +1.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 2.5%

Income

Personal income in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$115 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
$738 33rd pct $853 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: $496
  • First area, 2016: $594
  • First area, 2021: $738
  • Second area, 2011: $613
  • Second area, 2016: $715
  • Second area, 2021: $853
Household income in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$420 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
$1,434 29th pct $1,854 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $973
  • First area, 2016: $1,166
  • First area, 2021: $1,434
  • Second area, 2011: $1,347
  • Second area, 2016: $1,589
  • Second area, 2021: $1,854
Family income in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$296 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
$1,898 41st pct $2,194 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,254
  • First area, 2016: $1,473
  • First area, 2021: $1,898
  • Second area, 2011: $1,580
  • Second area, 2016: $1,852
  • Second area, 2021: $2,194
High earners in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
9.7% 47th pct 10.9% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
High-income homes in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
16.3% 33rd pct 23.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%

Household income distribution

27.9% $1,500–$2,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 32.5%
28.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.7 pts 25.0%
19.2% Under $650 ◂ +5.4 pts 13.8%
8.4% $3,000–$3,999 +3.4 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.9% $4,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 11.2%

Personal income distribution

40.9% Under $650 ◂ +3.6 pts 37.3%
30.8% $650–$1,499 +2.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.8% $1,500–$2,999 +3.7 pts ▸ 19.5%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.1 pts higher in Central West
32.6% 76th pct 29.5% 56th pct
Mental health in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.6 pts higher in Central West
10.3% 67th pct 9.7% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.7 pts higher in Central West gap steady
6.4% 66th pct 5.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.1% Arthritis ◂ +2.4 pts 8.7%
10.3% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 9.7%
10.1% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 9.2%
7.9% Other condition +0.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.4% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 5.3%
4.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 4.0%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 2.7%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 1.8%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.1% None +5.1 pts ▸ 62.2%
21.1% One condition ◂ +0.9 pts 20.1%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +1.2 pts 6.2%
4.1% Three or more ◂ +0.9 pts 3.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +5.3 pts higher in Central West gap narrowing
16.8% 71st pct 11.6% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid carers in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.9 pts higher in Central West gap steady
12.6% 65th pct 11.7% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Unpaid child care in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
26.5% 58th pct 27.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.4%
  • First area, 2016: 27.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Defence service in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.2 pts higher in Central West
2.8% 44th pct 2.6% 38th pct
Housework 15h+ in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
22.6% 73rd pct 23.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1,892 larger in Central West
17,154 87th pct 15,262 85th pct
22 yrs 14th pct 22 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +8.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
29.2% 19th pct 37.5% 45th pct
Unemployment in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.7 pts higher in Central West
10.3% 44th pct 7.7% 15th pct
Median income in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$133 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
$583 47th pct $716 79th pct
Household income in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$456 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
$1,430 37th pct $1,886 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
3.2% 13th pct 3.8% 25th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.3 larger in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
2.4 29th pct 2.7 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
15.9% 71st pct 16.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Living alone in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +6.0 pts higher in Central West gap steady
29.4% 76th pct 23.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%

Family composition

53.3% Couples with children +6.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.8% Couples without children ◂ +6.8 pts 23.0%
15.9% One-parent families +0.2 pts ▸ 16.1%
1.0% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

Household size

35.3% 2 people ◂ +3.9 pts 31.5%
29.4% 1 person ◂ +6.0 pts 23.5%
13.5% 3 people +3.4 pts ▸ 16.9%
12.3% 4 people +4.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
6.4% 5 people +1.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
3.0% 6 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$110 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
$290 28th pct $400 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $180
  • First area, 2016: $235
  • First area, 2021: $290
  • Second area, 2011: $290
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$650 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
$1,517 29th pct $2,167 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,460
  • First area, 2016: $1,500
  • First area, 2021: $1,517
  • Second area, 2011: $1,950
  • Second area, 2016: $1,950
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.10 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
26.6% 40th pct 29.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.9%
  • First area, 2021: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
Owned outright in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +8.6 pts higher in Central West gap steady
37.8% 77th pct 29.1% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.8%
  • First area, 2016: 37.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Separate houses in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +7.1 pts higher in Central West gap widening
89.2% 85th pct 82.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 90.0%
  • First area, 2016: 88.8%
  • First area, 2021: 89.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 84.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.1%
3+ bedrooms in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
79.5% 59th pct 82.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.7%
  • First area, 2016: 77.8%
  • First area, 2021: 79.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 84.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.5%

How homes are owned or rented

31.5% Owned with a mortgage +7.6 pts ▸ 39.1%
37.8% Owned outright ◂ +8.6 pts 29.1%
26.6% Rented +2.7 pts ▸ 29.2%
2.4% Other tenure ◂ +1.0 pts 1.4%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

89.2% Separate house ◂ +7.1 pts 82.1%
6.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.8 pts ▸ 10.6%
2.8% Flat or apartment +4.1 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

40.6% 3 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 41.5%
31.0% 4 bedrooms +0.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
14.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 13.1%
8.0% 5 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
3.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.5 pts 2.9%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

28.3% $350–$549 +28.8 pts ▸ 57.0%
44.6% $200–$349 ◂ +23.6 pts 21.0%
20.4% Under $200 ◂ +12.0 pts 8.5%
1.7% $550–$749 +7.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.4% $750 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

26.2% $1,800–$2,999 +14.9 pts ▸ 41.1%
37.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +14.9 pts 22.7%
21.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.0 pts 11.3%
9.3% $3,000 or more +9.9 pts ▸ 19.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
5.6% 52nd pct 6.3% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Work from home in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +16.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
11.9% 46th pct 28.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
PT commute in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
0.4% 12th pct 1.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%
PT stops in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1,143 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
1,177 54th pct 2,320 84th pct
Stops/1k in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.46 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
5.53 77th pct 6.99 97th pct
Departures/1k in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +897.8 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
292.0 27th pct 1,189.8 61st pct
127 86th pct 92 67th pct

How people get to work

65.1% Car (driver) ◂ +18.7 pts 46.4%
11.9% Worked at home +16.4 pts ▸ 28.3%
5.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.8 pts 3.1%
3.7% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 1.3%
0.0% Train +1.2 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.4% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

37.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.2 pts 37.2%
33.7% 1 vehicle +1.2 pts ▸ 34.9%
14.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.4 pts 13.1%
8.9% 4 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 8.5%
5.6% No vehicle +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.3 pts higher in Central West gap narrowing
36.7% 29th pct 36.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.2%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +5.2 pts higher in Central West gap widening
12.8% 42nd pct 7.6% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
4.1% 17th pct 4.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Participation in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
58.0% 42nd pct 61.4% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.1%
  • First area, 2016: 55.7%
  • First area, 2021: 58.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.4%
Full-time in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.9 pts higher in Central West gap widening
61.3% 76th pct 57.4% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.5%
  • First area, 2016: 61.9%
  • First area, 2021: 61.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.4%

Industries people work in

14.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.1 pts 13.8%
7.8% Construction +3.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.3% Education & training +0.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.9% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.7 pts 0.9%
7.3% Public administration & safety +0.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.7% Manufacturing +1.1 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.3 pts 5.4%
3.6% Transport & warehousing +2.6 pts ▸ 6.3%
6.0% Mining ◂ +5.7 pts 0.3%
3.6% Professional & technical +1.6 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.9% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 3.7%

Occupations people work in

17.0% Professionals +2.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
11.3% Clerical & administrative +3.8 pts ▸ 15.1%
15.1% Managers ◂ +3.1 pts 11.9%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.6 pts 14.0%
12.5% Community & personal service ◂ +1.2 pts 11.3%
11.2% Labourers ◂ +2.5 pts 8.7%
8.8% Machinery operators & drivers +0.6 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.8% Sales workers +0.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +133,670 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
216,979 36th pct 350,649 67th pct
Growth in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
1.6% 8th pct 4.9% 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +760 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
669 33rd pct 1,429 88th pct
Max temp in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.9 higher in Central West
24.3 57th pct 21.4 24th pct
Min temp in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.4 higher in Central West
8.9 15th pct 8.5 13th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.8 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
4.2 30th pct 6.0 70th pct
Types ≤15 min in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.6 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
4.2 30th pct 5.8 70th pct
15-min city in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +22.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
48.7% 30th pct 70.8% 67th pct
Walk to shops in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +20.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
43.5% 20th pct 64.2% 61st pct
Walk to transit in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +29.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
60.4% 31st pct 90.3% 69th pct
Walk to school in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +20.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
56.8% 36th pct 77.6% 68th pct
Walk to a park in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +22.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
70.0% 17th pct 92.1% 58th pct
Walk to health in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +16.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
35.8% 26th pct 52.5% 68th pct
Amenities/1k in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.2 more in Central West
19.5 77th pct 19.4 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +10 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
1 17th pct 11 47th pct
Mean slope in Central Westin Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
5.6% 50th pct 6.2% 66th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Central West vs Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/103/central-west/vs/124/sydney-outer-west-and-blue-mountains