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Illawarra vs Sydney - City and Inner South

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 69 km apart · Illawarra profile · Sydney - City and Inner South profile

Illawarra Sydney - City and Inner South

Sydney - City and Inner South and Illawarra are two distinct New South Wales regions with very different lifestyles. Sydney - City and Inner South is a dense urban hub where 69.4% of homes are flats or apartments and 58.9% of households rent. It is highly international, with 45.5% of people born overseas and 35.0% using a language other than English at home. In contrast, Illawarra is more suburban, with 71.7% of people living in separate houses and 35.1% owning their homes outright. Education and income levels are also far higher in Sydney - City and Inner South, where 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree and 33.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Both areas sit near the national figure for unemployment, with rates of 5.3% and 4.6%. They also share similar levels of community involvement, with about 12% of residents in both areas volunteering. However, the gaps between them are widening in several areas. Since 2011, the difference in the number of people born overseas and those working from home has grown, and the divide in housing types and rental rates has become more pronounced.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +17,498 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
313,842 72nd pct 331,340 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 275,983
  • First area, 2016: 293,494
  • First area, 2021: 313,842
  • Second area, 2011: 264,544
  • Second area, 2016: 315,551
  • Second area, 2021: 331,340
Median age in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +6 yrs older in Illawarra gap widening
40 yrs 50th pct 34 yrs 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +2.1 pts higher in Illawarra gap widening
3.6% 53rd pct 1.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
Aged 65+ in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +8.7 pts higher in Illawarra gap widening
19.2% 61st pct 10.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Under 15 in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +8.0 pts higher in Illawarra gap steady
17.9% 53rd pct 9.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
De facto in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
11.3% 27th pct 21.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Age structure

25.0% Young adults (25–44) +21.7 pts ▸ 46.8%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.6 pts 20.3%
19.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.7 pts 10.5%
17.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.0 pts 9.9%
12.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 12.5%

Marital status

36.0% Never married +22.9 pts ▸ 58.9%
46.1% Married ◂ +17.3 pts 28.8%
9.0% Divorced ◂ +1.5 pts 7.5%
5.9% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 2.5%
3.1% Separated ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Illawarra Sydney - City and Inner South

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

  • 85+ in Illawarra: 1.0% males, 1.6% females; 85+ in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.5% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in Illawarra: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Illawarra: 1.7% males, 1.9% females; 75–79 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
  • 70–74 in Illawarra: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 70–74 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.4% females
  • 65–69 in Illawarra: 2.6% males, 2.9% females; 65–69 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 60–64 in Illawarra: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 60–64 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 55–59 in Illawarra: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.2% females
  • 50–54 in Illawarra: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.5% females
  • 45–49 in Illawarra: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 3.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Illawarra: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 40–44 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Illawarra: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 35–39 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 5.6% males, 4.9% females
  • 30–34 in Illawarra: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 30–34 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.4% males, 6.9% females
  • 25–29 in Illawarra: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 25–29 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.3% males, 7.3% females
  • 20–24 in Illawarra: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.6% males, 4.8% females
  • 15–19 in Illawarra: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 10–14 in Illawarra: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.3% females
  • 5–9 in Illawarra: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.5% females
  • 0–4 in Illawarra: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +26.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
19.3% 49th pct 45.5% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%

Country of birth

76.4% Australia ◂ +28.0 pts 48.4%
0.7% China +5.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.9% England +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.1% New Zealand +1.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.8% India +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.4% Vietnam +1.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.6% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%
0.4% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

37.3% English ◂ +12.9 pts 24.4%
35.9% Australian ◂ +17.7 pts 18.2%
1.6% Chinese +13.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.3% Irish +0.6 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.9% Scottish ◂ +2.6 pts 7.3%
5.4% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 4.2%
3.9% German ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
1.5% Greek +1.7 pts ▸ 3.2%
1.1% Indian +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.5% Vietnamese +1.5 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.9% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.8% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 1.1%

Language

Other language in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +21.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
13.5% 57th pct 35.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Limited English in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
2.1% 62nd pct 5.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Language used at home

82.0% English only ◂ +23.5 pts 58.5%
0.8% Mandarin +6.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.2% Cantonese +2.4 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.6% Greek +1.4 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.4% Vietnamese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
1.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.2% Hindi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Punjabi even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +10.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
38.5% 37th pct 48.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.7%
  • First area, 2021: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.9%

Religious affiliation

51.3% Christianity ◂ +19.6 pts 31.7%
38.5% No religion +10.3 pts ▸ 48.9%
5.9% Not stated +2.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
1.0% Buddhism +4.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.1% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.7% Hinduism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.1% Judaism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.4% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +27.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
50.9% 52nd pct 78.4% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.6%
  • First area, 2016: 45.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.4%
Bachelor+ in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +26.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
22.3% 62nd pct 48.7% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.2%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.7%
Schools in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +41 more in Illawarra
120 63rd pct 79 24th pct
Schools/1k kids in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +0.27 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2.14 50th pct 2.41 57th pct
Students in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +15,632 more in Illawarra
47,260 58th pct 31,628 33rd pct
Avg size in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +21 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South
401 44th pct 422 47th pct
ICSEA in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +96 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,027 56th pct 1,122 92nd pct

Highest year of school

50.9% Year 12 +27.5 pts ▸ 78.4%
26.5% Year 10 ◂ +19.8 pts 6.7%
11.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.6 pts 4.5%
5.9% Year 11 ◂ +2.8 pts 3.1%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Bachelor degree +17.8 pts ▸ 40.9%
32.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.5 pts 9.5%
8.8% Postgraduate degree +10.4 pts ▸ 19.2%
15.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.7 pts 12.5%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.3 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

17.7% Management & commerce +7.6 pts ▸ 25.3%
16.8% Engineering & related ◂ +8.7 pts 8.1%
12.5% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
10.5% Health ◂ +3.5 pts 7.0%
3.7% Creative arts +6.1 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.3% Education ◂ +5.0 pts 4.2%
6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +2.5 pts 4.0%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 3.9%
2.4% Information technology +2.5 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences +1.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$421 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$753 41st pct $1,174 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $493
  • First area, 2016: $591
  • First area, 2021: $753
  • Second area, 2011: $797
  • Second area, 2016: $904
  • Second area, 2021: $1,174
Household income in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$523 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$1,684 53rd pct $2,207 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,116
  • First area, 2016: $1,352
  • First area, 2021: $1,684
  • Second area, 2011: $1,569
  • Second area, 2016: $1,894
  • Second area, 2021: $2,207
Family income in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$778 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,109 61st pct $2,887 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,413
  • First area, 2016: $1,679
  • First area, 2021: $2,109
  • Second area, 2011: $2,039
  • Second area, 2016: $2,369
  • Second area, 2021: $2,887
High earners in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
11.5% 62nd pct 23.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
High-income homes in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +12.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
22.0% 60th pct 33.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%

Household income distribution

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 29.3%
26.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.0 pts 18.2%
11.2% $4,000 or more +10.9 pts ▸ 22.0%
16.9% Under $650 ◂ +3.4 pts 13.5%
10.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 11.9%

Personal income distribution

42.0% Under $650 ◂ +14.2 pts 27.8%
30.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.0 pts 28.5%
17.8% $1,500–$2,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 25.5%
3.9% $3,000 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 10.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +9.6 pts higher in Illawarra
31.2% 66th pct 21.7% 15th pct
Mental health in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +1.4 pts higher in Illawarra
10.1% 63rd pct 8.7% 38th pct
Needs assistance in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +3.3 pts higher in Illawarra gap steady
6.7% 73rd pct 3.4% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.5% Arthritis ◂ +6.0 pts 4.5%
10.1% Mental health ◂ +1.4 pts 8.7%
8.8% Other condition ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%
8.7% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 6.8%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.4 pts 2.8%
4.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 2.2%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 1.9%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.5% None +8.7 pts ▸ 70.3%
20.7% One condition ◂ +4.4 pts 16.3%
6.8% Two conditions ◂ +2.9 pts 3.9%
3.7% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +0.7 pts higher in Illawarra gap narrowing
12.9% 34th pct 12.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Unpaid carers in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +5.7 pts higher in Illawarra gap steady
13.2% 76th pct 7.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Unpaid child care in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +11.9 pts higher in Illawarra gap narrowing
26.7% 59th pct 14.7% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.0%
  • First area, 2016: 29.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +0.6 pts higher in Illawarra
2.3% 26th pct 1.6% 14th pct
Housework 15h+ in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +9.8 pts higher in Illawarra gap narrowing
23.0% 77th pct 13.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +6,238 larger in Illawarra
11,287 75th pct 5,049 48th pct
Median age in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +7 yrs older in Sydney - City and Inner South
22 yrs 14th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +14.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
39.7% 55th pct 54.0% 84th pct
Unemployment in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +1.4 pts higher in Illawarra
9.3% 31st pct 7.9% 17th pct
Median income in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$149 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
$608 57th pct $757 86th pct
Household income in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$74 higher in Illawarra
$1,678 61st pct $1,604 54th pct
Indigenous language in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
3.0% 12th pct 8.5% 76th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +0.4 larger in Illawarra gap narrowing
2.5 57th pct 2.1 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +4.1 pts higher in Illawarra gap widening
14.9% 55th pct 10.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Living alone in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
25.0% 36th pct 36.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%

Family composition

57.2% Couples with children ◂ +14.5 pts 42.7%
26.9% Couples without children +17.2 pts ▸ 44.0%
14.9% One-parent families ◂ +4.1 pts 10.8%
1.0% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Household size

34.1% 2 people +3.3 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.0% 1 person +11.7 pts ▸ 36.6%
15.9% 4 people ◂ +7.1 pts 8.8%
15.7% 3 people ◂ +2.3 pts 13.5%
6.5% 5 people ◂ +4.0 pts 2.5%
2.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 1.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$150 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
$400 71st pct $550 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: $250
  • First area, 2016: $330
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $430
  • Second area, 2016: $550
  • Second area, 2021: $550
Mortgage in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +$533 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
$2,167 82nd pct $2,700 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,950
  • First area, 2016: $1,950
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2011: $2,500
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $2,700
People / bedroom in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +0.30 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
0.80 29th pct 1.10 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
Renting in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +29.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
29.0% 58th pct 58.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.9%
Owned outright in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +18.8 pts higher in Illawarra gap steady
35.1% 64th pct 16.3% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 35.5%
  • First area, 2021: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Separate houses in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +61.7 pts higher in Illawarra gap widening
71.7% 25th pct 10.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 74.4%
  • First area, 2016: 72.5%
  • First area, 2021: 71.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
3+ bedrooms in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +48.2 pts higher in Illawarra gap widening
75.5% 38th pct 27.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.7%
  • First area, 2016: 74.2%
  • First area, 2021: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

How homes are owned or rented

29.0% Rented +29.9 pts ▸ 58.9%
35.1% Owned outright ◂ +18.8 pts 16.3%
33.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.8 pts 22.1%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 1.3%
1.3% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

71.7% Separate house ◂ +61.7 pts 10.0%
14.5% Flat or apartment +54.8 pts ▸ 69.4%
12.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.8% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

41.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.7 pts 19.8%
18.9% 2 bedrooms +22.5 pts ▸ 41.4%
26.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.9 pts 5.8%
4.1% 1 bedroom +21.6 pts ▸ 25.8%
7.3% 5 or more ◂ +5.6 pts 1.7%
0.3% Studio / none +3.9 pts ▸ 4.2%

Weekly rent distribution

43.5% $350–$549 ◂ +13.4 pts 30.1%
14.8% $550–$749 +16.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
20.1% $200–$349 ◂ +11.3 pts 8.8%
2.4% $750 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 18.6%
15.9% Under $200 ◂ +7.7 pts 8.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

20.9% $3,000 or more +21.3 pts ▸ 42.2%
38.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 29.2%
22.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +9.3 pts 13.3%
12.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.7 pts 9.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +25.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
7.3% 75th pct 32.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.5%
Work from home in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +24.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
24.7% 79th pct 49.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.4%
PT commute in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +5.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
1.2% 34th pct 6.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
PT stops in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +874 more in Illawarra
1,834 72nd pct 960 43rd pct
Stops/1k in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +2.95 more in Illawarra
5.84 83rd pct 2.90 16th pct
Departures/1k in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +1,929.8 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,039.5 55th pct 2,969.3 100th pct
PT routes in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +178 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
58 32nd pct 236 93rd pct

How people get to work

50.7% Car (driver) ◂ +33.4 pts 17.3%
24.7% Worked at home +24.7 pts ▸ 49.4%
1.8% Walked +5.6 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.6% Train +3.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%
0.6% Bus +2.1 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.4% Bicycle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

Motor vehicles per home

35.0% 1 vehicle +13.0 pts ▸ 48.0%
37.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.0 pts 15.6%
7.3% No vehicle +25.1 pts ▸ 32.5%
12.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.7 pts 2.8%
7.6% 4 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 1.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +21.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
36.1% 25th pct 57.8% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.8%
Recent arrivals in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +15.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
9.5% 24th pct 25.5% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
4.6% 40th pct 5.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%
Participation in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +10.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
58.1% 42nd pct 68.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.3%
  • First area, 2016: 57.0%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.2%
Full-time in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
54.3% 18th pct 64.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.2%
  • First area, 2016: 59.3%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.2%

Industries people work in

17.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.0 pts 10.2%
6.1% Professional & technical +10.7 pts ▸ 16.8%
10.6% Education & training ◂ +2.4 pts 8.2%
10.1% Construction ◂ +4.9 pts 5.2%
3.3% Finance & insurance +5.7 pts ▸ 8.9%
8.9% Retail trade ◂ +1.6 pts 7.3%
7.0% Accommodation & food +0.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 6.1%
5.9% Manufacturing ◂ +3.1 pts 2.9%
4.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 4.0%
1.0% Media & telecommunications +3.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

23.3% Professionals +15.9 pts ▸ 39.2%
11.5% Managers +6.1 pts ▸ 17.5%
14.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.7 pts 8.1%
13.2% Community & personal service ◂ +5.1 pts 8.1%
12.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 11.4%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +3.8 pts 4.8%
8.1% Sales workers ◂ +1.6 pts 6.5%
6.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.8 pts 2.7%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +39,205 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
330,469 61st pct 369,674 72nd pct
Growth in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
5.2% 41st pct 10.2% 82nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +41 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,349 84th pct 1,390 86th pct
Max temp in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +2.2 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
21.2 22nd pct 23.4 44th pct
Min temp in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +3.3 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
10.5 35th pct 13.7 77th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +3.5 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
5.9 67th pct 9.4 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +2.2 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
5.7 68th pct 7.9 100th pct
15-min city in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +28.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
70.6% 66th pct 99.3% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +37.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
60.9% 55th pct 98.6% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +6.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
93.4% 76th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +21.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
77.9% 68th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +5.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
94.1% 67th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +56.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
41.7% 48th pct 97.7% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +3.1 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
12.2 18th pct 15.3 41st pct
Intersections/km² in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +385 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
18 55th pct 403 100th pct
Mean slope in Illawarrain Sydney - City and Inner South +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.0% 78th pct 9.6% 97th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Illawarra vs Sydney - City and Inner South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/107/illawarra/vs/117/sydney-city-and-inner-south