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Far West and Orana vs Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 572 km apart · Far West and Orana profile · Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains profile

Far West and Orana Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains

Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains and Far West and Orana are two very different parts of New South Wales. The outer Sydney region has far higher housing costs, with typical monthly home loans of $2,167 and weekly rents of $400, compared to $1,300 and $250 in Far West and Orana. Far West and Orana has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 17.0%, while Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains is far more diverse, with 20.8% of people born overseas compared to just 7.3% in Far West and Orana.

Since 2011, several gaps between the two have widened. The difference in typical weekly income has grown to $477, and the gap in Year 12 completion has increased to 15.2%. However, they share some basic similarities, such as having almost the same share of children under 15 (around 20%) and very similar unemployment rates of about 4.3% to 4.4%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +216,490 larger in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
115,566 27th pct 332,056 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 113,591
  • First area, 2016: 113,779
  • First area, 2021: 115,566
  • Second area, 2011: 288,188
  • Second area, 2016: 306,933
  • Second area, 2021: 332,056
Median age in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2 yrs older in Far West and Orana gap narrowing
39 yrs 43rd pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +12.4 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
17.0% 90th pct 4.6% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Aged 65+ in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +4.3 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
19.9% 66th pct 15.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Under 15 in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
19.8% 81st pct 20.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
De facto in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.4 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
12.9% 66th pct 11.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Age structure

24.6% Young adults (25–44) +2.9 pts ▸ 27.6%
24.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.4 pts 24.4%
19.8% Children (0–14) +0.3 pts ▸ 20.1%
19.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.3 pts 15.6%
10.8% Youth (15–24) +1.5 pts ▸ 12.3%

Marital status

42.7% Married +3.2 pts ▸ 46.0%
37.6% Never married ◂ +1.1 pts 36.6%
9.0% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.8% Widowed ◂ +2.1 pts 4.6%
3.9% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Far West and Orana Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains

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

  • 85+ in Far West and Orana: 1.0% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 0.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Far West and Orana: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in Far West and Orana: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 1.3% males, 1.5% females
  • 70–74 in Far West and Orana: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Far West and Orana: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Far West and Orana: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Far West and Orana: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Far West and Orana: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Far West and Orana: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Far West and Orana: 2.6% males, 2.7% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 35–39 in Far West and Orana: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Far West and Orana: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Far West and Orana: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Far West and Orana: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Far West and Orana: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Far West and Orana: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Far West and Orana: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Far West and Orana: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains: 3.4% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +13.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
7.3% 0th pct 20.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%

Country of birth

81.1% Australia ◂ +6.8 pts 74.3%
1.0% England +2.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.9% India +1.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.6% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.6% Philippines +1.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.7% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.2% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

40.1% Australian ◂ +4.8 pts 35.3%
35.4% English ◂ +0.9 pts 34.5%
10.0% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.3% Scottish +0.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
1.5% Italian +2.0 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.3% German +0.1 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.9% Indian +2.0 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.8% Filipino +1.8 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.7% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.8% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.3% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
5.2% 13th pct 15.1% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
Limited English in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
0.5% 12th pct 1.7% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%

Language used at home

83.0% English only ◂ +3.6 pts 79.4%
0.1% Arabic +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.3% Punjabi +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Tagalog +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Hindi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
30.1% 14th pct 34.1% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.1%

Religious affiliation

54.0% Christianity ◂ +2.0 pts 52.1%
30.1% No religion +4.0 pts ▸ 34.1%
12.9% Not stated ◂ +6.2 pts 6.8%
1.3% Hinduism +1.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.6% Islam +1.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.5% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +15.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
37.1% 13th pct 52.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.3%
Bachelor+ in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +7.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
13.5% 26th pct 20.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
Schools in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +20 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
109 52nd pct 129 71st pct
Schools/1k kids in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.83 more in Far West and Orana
4.76 94th pct 1.93 44th pct
Students in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +36,262 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
18,608 13th pct 54,870 68th pct
Avg size in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +255 larger in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
174 7th pct 429 48th pct
ICSEA in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +118 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
894 4th pct 1,012 49th pct

Highest year of school

37.1% Year 12 +15.2 pts ▸ 52.3%
28.8% Year 10 ◂ +2.7 pts 26.0%
14.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 9.3%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 5.9%

Highest qualification level

32.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.0 pts 31.7%
16.8% Bachelor degree +5.3 pts ▸ 22.0%
11.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.0 pts ▸ 15.6%
4.2% Postgraduate degree +4.3 pts ▸ 8.5%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 2.2%

Field of qualification

13.8% Management & commerce +5.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.1% Engineering & related +1.1 pts ▸ 14.2%
9.4% Society & culture +3.2 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.6% Health ◂ +1.3 pts 9.4%
8.6% Education +0.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.6% Architecture & building +1.4 pts ▸ 6.0%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.9 pts 1.9%
1.3% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.2% Information technology +1.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences +1.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

Income

Personal income in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$110 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
$743 36th pct $853 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: $481
  • First area, 2016: $590
  • First area, 2021: $743
  • Second area, 2011: $613
  • Second area, 2016: $715
  • Second area, 2021: $853
Household income in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$477 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
$1,377 22nd pct $1,854 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $893
  • First area, 2016: $1,110
  • First area, 2021: $1,377
  • Second area, 2011: $1,347
  • Second area, 2016: $1,589
  • Second area, 2021: $1,854
Family income in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$407 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
$1,787 27th pct $2,194 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,121
  • First area, 2016: $1,386
  • First area, 2021: $1,787
  • Second area, 2011: $1,580
  • Second area, 2016: $1,852
  • Second area, 2021: $2,194
High earners in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
8.2% 34th pct 10.9% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
High-income homes in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +8.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
14.4% 23rd pct 23.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%

Household income distribution

27.3% $1,500–$2,999 +5.3 pts ▸ 32.5%
28.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.8 pts 25.0%
20.1% Under $650 ◂ +6.2 pts 13.8%
7.7% $3,000–$3,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.7% $4,000 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 11.2%

Personal income distribution

38.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 37.3%
30.3% $650–$1,499 +3.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.5% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 19.5%
2.5% $3,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.8 pts higher in Far West and Orana
31.3% 67th pct 29.5% 56th pct
Mental health in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
9.1% 43rd pct 9.7% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.6 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
6.3% 62nd pct 5.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 8.7%
10.1% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 9.2%
9.1% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.1% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 5.3%
5.1% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 4.0%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 2.7%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 1.8%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.1% None +8.2 pts ▸ 62.2%
19.7% One condition +0.4 pts ▸ 20.1%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 6.2%
4.4% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 3.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +4.1 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap narrowing
15.6% 59th pct 11.6% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid carers in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.1 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
11.8% 50th pct 11.7% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Unpaid child care in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
24.7% 36th pct 27.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Defence service in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
2.4% 29th pct 2.6% 38th pct
Housework 15h+ in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
19.9% 39th pct 23.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +4,331 larger in Far West and Orana
19,593 88th pct 15,262 85th pct
Median age in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3 yrs older in Far West and Orana
25 yrs 64th pct 22 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +9.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
27.8% 14th pct 37.5% 45th pct
Unemployment in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.2 pts higher in Far West and Orana
10.9% 49th pct 7.7% 15th pct
Median income in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$148 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
$568 40th pct $716 79th pct
Household income in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$555 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
$1,331 20th pct $1,886 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
2.7% 8th pct 3.8% 25th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.3 larger in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
2.4 29th pct 2.7 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • 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 Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.9 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
18.9% 98th pct 16.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Living alone in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +7.4 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
30.9% 87th pct 23.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.5%
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%

Family composition

50.5% Couples with children +9.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.2% Couples without children ◂ +6.2 pts 23.0%
18.9% One-parent families ◂ +2.9 pts 16.1%
1.4% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

Household size

34.1% 2 people ◂ +2.6 pts 31.5%
30.9% 1 person ◂ +7.4 pts 23.5%
13.9% 3 people +3.1 pts ▸ 16.9%
11.7% 4 people +4.7 pts ▸ 16.5%
6.0% 5 people +1.4 pts ▸ 7.5%
3.4% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$150 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap steady
$250 14th pct $400 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $145
  • First area, 2016: $190
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2011: $290
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +$867 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
$1,300 14th pct $2,167 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,200
  • First area, 2016: $1,278
  • First area, 2021: $1,300
  • Second area, 2011: $1,950
  • Second area, 2016: $1,950
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
28.6% 55th pct 29.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.5%
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
Owned outright in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +7.2 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
36.3% 72nd pct 29.1% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.8%
  • First area, 2016: 36.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
Separate houses in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +6.7 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap widening
88.8% 83rd pct 82.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.8%
  • First area, 2016: 89.1%
  • First area, 2021: 88.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 84.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.1%
3+ bedrooms in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +5.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
77.0% 44th pct 82.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.3%
  • First area, 2016: 75.6%
  • First area, 2021: 77.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 84.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.5%

How homes are owned or rented

29.1% Owned with a mortgage +10.0 pts ▸ 39.1%
36.3% Owned outright ◂ +7.2 pts 29.1%
28.6% Rented +0.7 pts ▸ 29.2%
3.5% Other tenure ◂ +2.1 pts 1.4%
2.5% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

88.8% Separate house ◂ +6.7 pts 82.1%
5.1% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
4.1% Flat or apartment +2.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

41.5% 3 bedrooms even 41.5%
28.9% 4 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 13.1%
6.6% 5 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 9.6%
4.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.2 pts 2.9%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

18.2% $350–$549 +38.8 pts ▸ 57.0%
45.3% $200–$349 ◂ +24.3 pts 21.0%
29.8% Under $200 ◂ +21.3 pts 8.5%
0.7% $550–$749 +8.3 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.4% $750 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

18.2% $1,800–$2,999 +22.8 pts ▸ 41.1%
36.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +14.1 pts 22.7%
32.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +20.9 pts 11.3%
6.2% $3,000 or more +13.1 pts ▸ 19.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.5 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap narrowing
6.9% 73rd pct 6.3% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Work from home in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +18.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
10.2% 36th pct 28.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
PT commute in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
0.5% 15th pct 1.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%
PT stops in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1,823 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
497 15th pct 2,320 84th pct
Stops/1k in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.69 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
4.30 38th pct 6.99 97th pct
Departures/1k in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +922.0 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
267.7 25th pct 1,189.8 61st pct
PT routes in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +34 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
58 32nd pct 92 67th pct

How people get to work

65.3% Car (driver) ◂ +19.0 pts 46.4%
10.2% Worked at home +18.0 pts ▸ 28.3%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.6 pts 3.1%
4.6% Walked ◂ +3.3 pts 1.3%
0.0% Train +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

36.0% 2 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
36.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.4 pts 34.9%
13.1% 3 vehicles even 13.1%
7.8% 4 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.9% No vehicle ◂ +0.5 pts 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap widening
32.7% 9th pct 36.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.1%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +13.2 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap widening
20.8% 80th pct 7.6% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.1 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap steady
4.4% 32nd pct 4.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Participation in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +5.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains gap narrowing
55.9% 29th pct 61.4% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.5%
  • First area, 2016: 55.1%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.4%
Full-time in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +7.0 pts higher in Far West and Orana gap widening
64.4% 87th pct 57.4% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.5%
  • First area, 2016: 65.2%
  • First area, 2021: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.4%

Industries people work in

16.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.9 pts 13.8%
7.3% Construction +4.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
11.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +10.4 pts 0.9%
9.9% Education & training ◂ +0.2 pts 9.8%
8.8% Retail trade +0.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.3 pts 7.5%
3.6% Manufacturing +3.2 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.3 pts 5.4%
3.6% Transport & warehousing +2.6 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.9% Professional & technical +2.3 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.2% Mining ◂ +4.0 pts 0.3%
3.5% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

16.3% Professionals +3.6 pts ▸ 19.9%
16.1% Managers ◂ +4.1 pts 11.9%
11.0% Clerical & administrative +4.2 pts ▸ 15.1%
14.2% Community & personal service ◂ +2.9 pts 11.3%
13.3% Technicians & trades +0.7 pts ▸ 14.0%
11.5% Labourers ◂ +2.8 pts 8.7%
7.9% Machinery operators & drivers +1.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.8% Sales workers +0.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +232,277 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
118,372 13th pct 350,649 67th pct
Growth in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
1.0% 4th pct 4.9% 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1,075 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
354 7th pct 1,429 88th pct
Max temp in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +6.1 higher in Far West and Orana
27.5 84th pct 21.4 24th pct
Min temp in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +4.2 higher in Far West and Orana
12.8 66th pct 8.5 13th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.5 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
4.6 41st pct 6.0 70th pct
Types ≤15 min in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +1.0 more in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
4.8 47th pct 5.8 70th pct
15-min city in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +11.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
59.0% 51st pct 70.8% 67th pct
Walk to shops in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +9.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
54.5% 46th pct 64.2% 61st pct
Walk to transit in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +31.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
58.8% 29th pct 90.3% 69th pct
Walk to school in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +15.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
62.5% 47th pct 77.6% 68th pct
Walk to a park in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +18.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
73.6% 28th pct 92.1% 58th pct
Walk to health in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +6.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
46.4% 57th pct 52.5% 68th pct
Amenities/1k in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +0.8 more in Far West and Orana
20.1 80th pct 19.4 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +11 higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
0 1st pct 11 47th pct
Mean slope in Far West and Oranain Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
3.4% 7th pct 6.2% 66th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Far West and Orana vs Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/105/far-west-and-orana/vs/124/sydney-outer-west-and-blue-mountains