# Illawarra vs Sydney - Blacktown — 2021 Census comparison

Region (SA4) comparison · about 75 km apart

Sydney - Blacktown and Illawarra are both large New South Wales regions with significant populations, but they differ sharply in their makeup. Sydney - Blacktown is much more diverse, with 44.6% of people born overseas and 46.5% using a language other than English at home, compared to 19.3% and 13.5% in Illawarra. This diversity is linked to a younger population, with a typical age of 34 and a higher share of children under 15 (22.7% versus 17.9%). In contrast, Illawarra has more residents aged 65 and over (19.2% versus 11.0%) and a higher share of people who own their homes outright (35.1% versus 20.2%).

Both areas share very similar figures for typical weekly rent at $400 and have nearly the same proportion of First Nations people. While they share these commonalities, the gap in typical weekly household income has widened since 2011, with Sydney - Blacktown now well higher at $2,109 compared to $1,684 in Illawarra. The two areas have also drifted apart in terms of education, as the gap in Year 12 completion and bachelor degrees has grown over the last decade.

## Where they differ most

- Born overseas: 25.3 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown
- Other language: 33.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown
- No religion: 20.2 pts higher in Illawarra
- Owned outright: 14.9 pts higher in Illawarra
- People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Sydney - Blacktown

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 313,842 | 400,997 | 87,155 larger in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Median age | 40 yrs | 34 yrs | 6 yrs older in Illawarra | gap steady |
| First Nations | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.6 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 19.2% | 11.0% | 8.2 pts higher in Illawarra | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 22.7% | 4.8 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap steady |
| De facto | 11.3% | 6.8% | 4.4 pts higher in Illawarra | gap widening |

### Age structure

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Young adults (25–44) | 25.0% | 32.1% | -7.0 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 25.0% | 21.5% | +3.5 |
| Children (0–14) | 17.9% | 22.7% | -4.8 |
| Seniors (65+) | 19.2% | 11.0% | +8.2 |
| Youth (15–24) | 12.9% | 12.8% | +0.1 |

### Marital status

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 46.1% | 52.7% | -6.6 |
| Never married | 36.0% | 33.7% | +2.2 |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 6.3% | +2.8 |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.1% | +1.7 |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | -0.1 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Illawarra male | Illawarra female | Sydney - Blacktown male | Sydney - Blacktown female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| 5–9 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| 10–14 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| 15–19 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| 25–29 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| 30–34 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| 35–39 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 40–44 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| 45–49 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| 50–54 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| 55–59 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| 60–64 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| 65–69 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| 70–74 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| 75–79 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| 80–84 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| 85+ | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 19.3% | 44.6% | 25.3 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |

### Country of birth

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 76.4% | 50.2% | +26.3 |
| India | 0.8% | 12.1% | -11.3 |
| Philippines | 0.6% | 6.3% | -5.8 |
| England | 3.9% | 1.2% | +2.7 |
| New Zealand | 1.1% | 2.1% | -1.0 |
| China | 0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0 |
| Nepal | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8 |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.3% | +0.6 |
| South Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.4% | 0.3% | +0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 37.3% | 16.7% | +20.5 |
| Australian | 35.9% | 18.9% | +17.0 |
| Indian | 1.1% | 13.7% | -12.7 |
| Irish | 10.3% | 4.2% | +6.2 |
| Scottish | 9.9% | 3.5% | +6.3 |
| Filipino | 0.9% | 8.9% | -8.0 |
| Italian | 5.4% | 2.3% | +3.1 |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 4.5% | -2.9 |
| German | 3.9% | 1.6% | +2.3 |
| Dutch | 1.8% | 0.7% | +1.1 |
| Greek | 1.5% | 0.9% | +0.6 |
| Vietnamese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 13.5% | 46.5% | 33.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Limited English | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 82.0% | 47.3% | +34.6 |
| Punjabi | 0.1% | 5.2% | -5.1 |
| Hindi | 0.2% | 4.4% | -4.2 |
| Tagalog | 0.2% | 3.8% | -3.5 |
| Arabic | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9 |
| Mandarin | 0.8% | 1.8% | -1.0 |
| Italian | 1.1% | 0.4% | +0.7 |
| Cantonese | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8 |
| Greek | 0.6% | 0.5% | +0.1 |
| Vietnamese | 0.4% | 0.4% | +0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 38.5% | 18.3% | 20.2 pts higher in Illawarra | gap widening |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 51.3% | 46.3% | +5.0 |
| No religion | 38.5% | 18.3% | +20.2 |
| Hinduism | 0.7% | 13.4% | -12.6 |
| Islam | 2.1% | 8.0% | -5.9 |
| Not stated | 5.9% | 6.9% | -1.1 |
| Other religions | 0.4% | 5.1% | -4.7 |
| Buddhism | 1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9 |
| Judaism | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 50.9% | 64.2% | 13.3 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Bachelor+ | 22.3% | 29.5% | 7.1 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Schools | 120 | 129 | 9 more in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Schools/1k kids | 2.14 | 1.42 | 0.72 more in Illawarra |  |
| Students | 47,260 | 76,900 | 29,640 more in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Avg size | 401 | 596 | 196 larger in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| ICSEA | 1,027 | 1,038 | 11 higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 50.9% | 64.2% | -13.3 |
| Year 10 | 26.5% | 15.9% | +10.6 |
| Year 9 or below | 11.1% | 8.8% | +2.3 |
| Year 11 | 5.9% | 4.0% | +1.8 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 32.0% | 20.0% | +12.0 |
| Bachelor degree | 23.1% | 31.2% | -8.1 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 15.1% | 14.3% | +0.8 |
| Postgraduate degree | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 3.5% | 2.5% | +1.0 |
| Certificate I / II | 2.1% | 1.6% | +0.5 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 17.7% | 23.7% | -6.0 |
| Engineering & related | 16.8% | 14.2% | +2.7 |
| Society & culture | 12.5% | 9.8% | +2.6 |
| Health | 10.5% | 8.6% | +1.9 |
| Education | 9.3% | 5.8% | +3.5 |
| Information technology | 2.4% | 8.2% | -5.8 |
| Architecture & building | 6.5% | 3.7% | +2.8 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 4.9% | 4.3% | +0.5 |
| Creative arts | 3.7% | 2.6% | +1.1 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 2.7% | 3.3% | -0.6 |
| Agriculture & environment | 1.5% | 1.0% | +0.5 |

## Income

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $753 | $833 | $80 higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap steady |
| Household income | $1,684 | $2,109 | $425 higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Family income | $2,109 | $2,252 | $143 higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| High earners | 11.5% | 10.9% | 0.7 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |
| High-income homes | 22.0% | 27.7% | 5.8 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 28.8% | 33.0% | -4.2 |
| $650–$1,499 | 26.2% | 21.5% | +4.7 |
| Under $650 | 16.9% | 11.8% | +5.1 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 10.8% | 13.9% | -3.1 |
| $4,000 or more | 11.2% | 13.8% | -2.6 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 42.0% | 38.6% | +3.5 |
| $650–$1,499 | 30.5% | 32.7% | -2.2 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 17.8% | 18.6% | -0.8 |
| $3,000 or more | 3.9% | 3.1% | +0.8 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 31.2% | 22.8% | 8.5 pts higher in Illawarra |  |
| Mental health | 10.1% | 5.9% | 4.2 pts higher in Illawarra |  |
| Needs assistance | 6.7% | 5.3% | 1.4 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 10.5% | 6.0% | +4.4 |
| Mental health | 10.1% | 5.9% | +4.2 |
| Other condition | 8.8% | 7.0% | +1.8 |
| Asthma | 8.7% | 7.2% | +1.5 |
| Diabetes | 5.1% | 6.1% | -1.0 |
| Heart disease | 4.2% | 3.0% | +1.2 |
| Cancer | 3.2% | 1.7% | +1.5 |
| Lung condition | 2.1% | 1.2% | +0.9 |
| Stroke | 1.1% | 0.7% | +0.4 |
| Dementia | 0.9% | 0.5% | +0.4 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 61.5% | 69.2% | -7.7 |
| One condition | 20.7% | 15.9% | +4.8 |
| Two conditions | 6.8% | 4.5% | +2.4 |
| Three or more | 3.7% | 2.4% | +1.3 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 12.9% | 8.8% | 4.2 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |
| Unpaid carers | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4 pts higher in Illawarra | gap widening |
| Unpaid child care | 26.7% | 29.3% | 2.7 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Defence service | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.1 pts higher in Illawarra |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 23.0% | 20.8% | 2.1 pts higher in Illawarra | gap narrowing |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 11,287 | 11,835 | 548 larger in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Median age | 22 yrs | 22 yrs |  |  |
| Year 12 | 39.7% | 30.8% | 8.9 pts higher in Illawarra |  |
| Unemployment | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Median income | $608 | $565 | $43 higher in Illawarra |  |
| Household income | $1,678 | $1,423 | $255 higher in Illawarra |  |
| Indigenous language | 3.0% | 3.5% | 0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 larger in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| One-parent | 14.9% | 14.2% | 0.7 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |
| Living alone | 25.0% | 15.9% | 9.1 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 57.2% | 68.6% | -11.3 |
| Couples without children | 26.9% | 16.2% | +10.7 |
| One-parent families | 14.9% | 14.2% | +0.7 |
| Other families | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1 |

### Household size

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 34.1% | 24.8% | +9.3 |
| 1 person | 25.0% | 15.9% | +9.1 |
| 4 people | 15.9% | 22.8% | -6.9 |
| 3 people | 15.7% | 20.4% | -4.7 |
| 5 people | 6.5% | 9.7% | -3.2 |
| 6 or more | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.6 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $400 | $400 |  | gap narrowing |
| Mortgage | $2,167 | $2,383 | $216 higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| People / bedroom | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.10 higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap steady |
| Renting | 29.0% | 34.4% | 5.4 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 35.1% | 20.2% | 14.9 pts higher in Illawarra | gap widening |
| Separate houses | 71.7% | 80.5% | 8.8 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap steady |
| 3+ bedrooms | 75.5% | 84.5% | 9.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.0% | 42.9% | -9.9 |
| Owned outright | 35.1% | 20.2% | +14.9 |
| Rented | 29.0% | 34.4% | -5.4 |
| Other tenure | 1.7% | 1.1% | +0.6 |
| Not stated | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.3 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 71.7% | 80.5% | -8.8 |
| Flat or apartment | 14.5% | 7.3% | +7.3 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 12.8% | 12.0% | +0.8 |
| Other dwelling | 0.8% | 0.1% | +0.7 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% | 39.0% | +2.4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.7% | 35.5% | -8.8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% | 11.4% | +7.5 |
| 5 or more | 7.3% | 10.0% | -2.7 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% | 2.3% | +1.9 |
| Studio / none | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $350–$549 | 43.5% | 51.8% | -8.4 |
| $200–$349 | 20.1% | 16.6% | +3.5 |
| $550–$749 | 14.8% | 15.9% | -1.1 |
| Under $200 | 15.9% | 11.2% | +4.7 |
| $750 or more | 2.4% | 1.1% | +1.4 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 38.5% | 40.3% | -1.7 |
| $3,000 or more | 20.9% | 26.7% | -5.9 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 22.6% | 17.3% | +5.3 |
| Under $1,000 | 12.5% | 9.1% | +3.5 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 7.3% | 6.8% | 0.5 pts higher in Illawarra | gap steady |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 33.2% | 8.6 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| PT commute | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.1 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap narrowing |
| PT stops | 1,834 | 1,956 | 122 more in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Stops/1k | 5.84 | 4.88 | 0.97 more in Illawarra |  |
| Departures/1k | 1,039.5 | 1,640.9 | 601.4 more in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| PT routes | 58 | 84 | 26 more in Sydney - Blacktown |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 50.7% | 39.9% | +10.8 |
| Worked at home | 24.7% | 33.2% | -8.6 |
| Car (passenger) | 3.0% | 3.5% | -0.5 |
| Train | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9 |
| Walked | 1.8% | 0.7% | +1.1 |
| Bus | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2 |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.1% | +0.2 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% | 38.5% | -0.8 |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% | 36.3% | -1.3 |
| 3 vehicles | 12.5% | 12.2% | +0.3 |
| 4 or more | 7.6% | 6.3% | +1.3 |
| No vehicle | 7.3% | 6.8% | +0.5 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 36.1% | 41.7% | 5.6 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 9.5% | 14.0% | 4.4 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap widening |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap steady |
| Participation | 58.1% | 60.6% | 2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap narrowing |
| Full-time | 54.3% | 59.8% | 5.5 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown | gap narrowing |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health care & social assistance | 17.2% | 14.7% | +2.5 |
| Education & training | 10.6% | 6.9% | +3.7 |
| Construction | 10.1% | 7.2% | +2.9 |
| Retail trade | 8.9% | 10.0% | -1.0 |
| Transport & warehousing | 4.5% | 8.1% | -3.7 |
| Professional & technical | 6.1% | 7.5% | -1.3 |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% | 7.5% | -1.5 |
| Public administration & safety | 7.3% | 5.7% | +1.6 |
| Accommodation & food | 7.0% | 4.6% | +2.4 |
| Finance & insurance | 3.3% | 6.4% | -3.1 |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3 |
| Other services | 3.7% | 2.9% | +0.8 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Illawarra % | Sydney - Blacktown % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 23.3% | 23.9% | -0.6 |
| Clerical & administrative | 12.6% | 15.2% | -2.6 |
| Technicians & trades | 14.7% | 10.6% | +4.1 |
| Community & personal service | 13.2% | 10.0% | +3.2 |
| Managers | 11.5% | 11.0% | +0.5 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 6.5% | 11.0% | -4.5 |
| Labourers | 8.6% | 8.6% | +0.1 |
| Sales workers | 8.1% | 7.6% | +0.5 |

## Economy & Advantage

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ERP | 330,469 | 452,374 | 121,905 higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Growth | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |

## Environment & Climate

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rainfall | 1,349 | 962 | 387 higher in Illawarra |  |
| Max temp | 21.2 | 25.2 | 4.0 higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Min temp | 10.5 | 11.3 | 0.8 higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Illawarra | Sydney - Blacktown | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 5.9 | 6.0 | 0.1 higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 5.7 | 5.8 | 0.1 more in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| 15-min city | 70.6% | 74.9% | 4.3 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Walk to shops | 60.9% | 69.0% | 8.1 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Walk to transit | 93.4% | 97.3% | 3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Walk to school | 77.9% | 86.9% | 9.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Walk to a park | 94.1% | 96.9% | 2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Walk to health | 41.7% | 46.6% | 4.9 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Amenities/1k | 12.2 | 9.8 | 2.4 more in Illawarra |  |
| Intersections/km² | 18 | 166 | 148 higher in Sydney - Blacktown |  |
| Mean slope | 7.0% | 5.1% | 1.9 pts higher in Illawarra |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/107/illawarra/vs/116/sydney-blacktown