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Mid North Coast vs Sydney - Northern Beaches

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 256 km apart · Mid North Coast profile · Sydney - Northern Beaches profile

Mid North Coast Sydney - Northern Beaches

Sydney - Northern Beaches and Mid North Coast are both coastal New South Wales regions, but they differ sharply in wealth and demographics. Sydney - Northern Beaches is a high-income hub where the typical weekly household income is $2,592, far higher than the $1,132 found in Mid North Coast. It is also more diverse and highly qualified, with 30.2% of people born overseas and 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Mid North Coast is much older, with a typical resident aged 50 and a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (30.0%).

Both areas share a similar rate of people moving in the last five years and an almost identical share of couples in de facto relationships. However, many other gaps have grown since 2011. The difference in typical weekly incomes has widened, and the gap in Year 12 completion has increased to 35 percentage points. While the typical resident of Mid North Coast is far older than the national figure, those in Sydney - Northern Beaches are only slightly older than the Australian average.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +34,519 larger in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
229,035 53rd pct 263,554 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 201,110
  • First area, 2016: 212,201
  • First area, 2021: 229,035
  • Second area, 2011: 237,640
  • Second area, 2016: 252,878
  • Second area, 2021: 263,554
Median age in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +9 yrs older in Mid North Coast gap widening
50 yrs 100th pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +6.8 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap widening
7.5% 80th pct 0.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
Aged 65+ in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +11.8 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap widening
30.0% 100th pct 18.2% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Under 15 in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
15.6% 24th pct 18.5% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.9%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
11.6% 35th pct 11.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%

Age structure

30.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.8 pts 18.2%
26.9% Older adults (45–64) +0.6 pts ▸ 27.5%
18.1% Young adults (25–44) +6.3 pts ▸ 24.4%
15.6% Children (0–14) +2.8 pts ▸ 18.5%
9.4% Youth (15–24) +2.0 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

46.0% Married +4.7 pts ▸ 50.8%
29.9% Never married +3.7 pts ▸ 33.6%
12.1% Divorced ◂ +3.7 pts 8.4%
7.9% Widowed ◂ +3.0 pts 4.9%
4.0% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Mid North Coast Sydney - Northern Beaches

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

  • 85+ in Mid North Coast: 1.5% males, 2.2% females; 85+ in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.0% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Mid North Coast: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Mid North Coast: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.7% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mid North Coast: 4.1% males, 4.1% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Mid North Coast: 4.1% males, 4.2% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Mid North Coast: 3.8% males, 4.3% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Mid North Coast: 3.3% males, 3.7% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Mid North Coast: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Mid North Coast: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mid North Coast: 2.3% males, 2.5% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Mid North Coast: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Mid North Coast: 2.1% males, 2.3% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Mid North Coast: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in Mid North Coast: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.7% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in Mid North Coast: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mid North Coast: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Mid North Coast: 2.6% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mid North Coast: 2.3% males, 2.2% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.7% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +19.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
10.5% 12th pct 30.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%

Country of birth

82.6% Australia ◂ +15.8 pts 66.7%
3.4% England +4.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
1.2% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.2% China +1.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.1% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Nepal +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

43.9% English ◂ +2.7 pts 41.2%
42.0% Australian ◂ +10.9 pts 31.1%
11.7% Irish +0.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.7% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
1.8% Italian +3.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.8% German +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.7% Chinese +2.7 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.3% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.4% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.5% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +12.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
3.5% 0th pct 15.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Limited English in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
0.4% 7th pct 1.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Language used at home

90.0% English only ◂ +9.0 pts 81.0%
0.2% Mandarin +1.2 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.1% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
38.0% 33rd pct 43.7% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%

Religious affiliation

51.9% Christianity ◂ +4.2 pts 47.7%
38.0% No religion +5.7 pts ▸ 43.7%
8.3% Not stated ◂ +3.3 pts 5.0%
0.7% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Islam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Judaism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +35.4 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
37.7% 14th pct 73.1% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • First area, 2021: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.1%
Bachelor+ in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +24.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
13.8% 28th pct 37.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.7%
Schools in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +37 more in Mid North Coast
119 62nd pct 82 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.64 more in Mid North Coast
3.32 72nd pct 1.68 27th pct
Students in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +7,450 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
31,603 33rd pct 39,053 48th pct
Avg size in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +223 larger in Sydney - Northern Beaches
266 26th pct 488 57th pct
ICSEA in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +154 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
964 14th pct 1,117 91st pct

Highest year of school

37.7% Year 12 +35.4 pts ▸ 73.1%
32.7% Year 10 ◂ +18.5 pts 14.1%
14.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.4 pts 4.3%
6.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 4.0%

Highest qualification level

36.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +19.9 pts 17.0%
16.5% Bachelor degree +19.8 pts ▸ 36.3%
14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.7 pts ▸ 16.2%
4.0% Postgraduate degree +8.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.2 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

15.6% Management & commerce +11.6 pts ▸ 27.2%
14.2% Engineering & related ◂ +3.6 pts 10.6%
10.9% Society & culture +1.8 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.7% Health ◂ +3.1 pts 8.6%
9.2% Education ◂ +1.6 pts 7.5%
6.7% Architecture & building ◂ +0.3 pts 6.4%
2.2% Creative arts +4.1 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.2 pts 3.6%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences +2.0 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.4% Information technology +1.8 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.3 pts 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$518 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$591 1st pct $1,109 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: $405
  • First area, 2016: $491
  • First area, 2021: $591
  • Second area, 2011: $779
  • Second area, 2016: $916
  • Second area, 2021: $1,109
Household income in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$1,460 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$1,132 0th pct $2,592 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $774
  • First area, 2016: $936
  • First area, 2021: $1,132
  • Second area, 2011: $1,812
  • Second area, 2016: $2,178
  • Second area, 2021: $2,592
Family income in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$1,710 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$1,421 1st pct $3,131 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $940
  • First area, 2016: $1,174
  • First area, 2021: $1,421
  • Second area, 2011: $2,188
  • Second area, 2016: $2,528
  • Second area, 2021: $3,131
High earners in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +18.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
5.6% 12th pct 24.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
High-income homes in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +31.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
10.2% 2nd pct 41.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.8%

Household income distribution

35.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.6 pts 17.1%
4.6% $4,000 or more +25.3 pts ▸ 29.9%
23.5% $1,500–$2,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 25.2%
23.1% Under $650 ◂ +13.0 pts 10.2%
5.6% $3,000–$3,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 11.9%

Personal income distribution

49.7% Under $650 ◂ +18.8 pts 30.9%
29.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 28.2%
10.1% $1,500–$2,999 +12.3 pts ▸ 22.4%
1.9% $3,000 or more +11.7 pts ▸ 13.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +13.9 pts higher in Mid North Coast
37.7% 100th pct 23.8% 24th pct
Mental health in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.2 pts higher in Mid North Coast
11.4% 86th pct 6.2% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.0 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap steady
8.8% 100th pct 3.9% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.7 pts 6.9%
11.4% Mental health ◂ +5.2 pts 6.2%
9.8% Asthma ◂ +3.1 pts 6.8%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +2.5 pts 6.7%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.7 pts 3.6%
6.2% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 2.9%
4.6% Cancer ◂ +1.5 pts 3.1%
3.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.4 pts 1.1%
1.7% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.8%
1.4% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.1% None +17.2 pts ▸ 70.2%
23.0% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 17.4%
8.9% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 4.4%
5.7% Three or more ◂ +3.8 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
15.8% 61st pct 16.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
Unpaid carers in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +3.1 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap steady
14.2% 97th pct 11.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.6%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +7.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
21.6% 18th pct 28.6% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
Defence service in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.0 pts higher in Mid North Coast
4.0% 78th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Housework 15h+ in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.6 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap narrowing
24.7% 93rd pct 22.1% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +15,363 larger in Mid North Coast
17,069 86th pct 1,706 20th pct
Median age in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +3 yrs older in Sydney - Northern Beaches
24 yrs 43rd pct 27 yrs 76th pct
Year 12 in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +32.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
29.9% 22nd pct 62.6% 94th pct
Unemployment in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +6.5 pts higher in Mid North Coast
12.7% 63rd pct 6.2% 5th pct
Median income in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$451 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
$498 21st pct $949 89th pct
Household income in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$1,431 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
$1,293 14th pct $2,724 100th pct
Indigenous language in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
3.9% 26th pct 5.8% 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.4 larger in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
2.3 14th pct 2.7 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +7.7 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap steady
17.4% 87th pct 9.7% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Living alone in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +7.8 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap widening
30.1% 81st pct 22.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

Family composition

44.2% Couples with children +20.3 pts ▸ 64.6%
37.3% Couples without children ◂ +12.2 pts 25.1%
17.4% One-parent families ◂ +7.7 pts 9.7%
1.1% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.7%

Household size

40.2% 2 people ◂ +8.1 pts 32.1%
30.1% 1 person ◂ +7.8 pts 22.3%
10.2% 4 people +9.2 pts ▸ 19.4%
12.2% 3 people +3.7 pts ▸ 15.9%
4.7% 5 people +2.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.6% 6 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$295 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$330 42nd pct $625 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $210
  • First area, 2016: $270
  • First area, 2021: $330
  • Second area, 2011: $460
  • Second area, 2016: $565
  • Second area, 2021: $625
Mortgage in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$1,603 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$1,521 29th pct $3,124 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,412
  • First area, 2016: $1,450
  • First area, 2021: $1,521
  • Second area, 2011: $2,800
  • Second area, 2016: $2,800
  • Second area, 2021: $3,124
People / bedroom in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.20 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
24.2% 21st pct 26.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%
Owned outright in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +10.7 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap widening
45.5% 100th pct 34.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.3%
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Separate houses in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +23.6 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap widening
80.9% 46th pct 57.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.8%
  • First area, 2016: 79.6%
  • First area, 2021: 80.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.3%
3+ bedrooms in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +9.9 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap steady
73.4% 31st pct 63.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.8%
  • First area, 2016: 72.3%
  • First area, 2021: 73.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.5%

How homes are owned or rented

45.5% Owned outright ◂ +10.7 pts 34.8%
25.4% Owned with a mortgage +9.5 pts ▸ 34.9%
24.2% Rented +2.6 pts ▸ 26.9%
2.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 1.0%
2.4% Other tenure even 2.4%

Types of homes

80.9% Separate house ◂ +23.6 pts 57.3%
7.8% Flat or apartment +25.6 pts ▸ 33.4%
9.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.8 pts 8.8%
1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

42.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.4 pts 27.1%
19.6% 2 bedrooms +6.1 pts ▸ 25.8%
25.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.7 pts 24.5%
5.8% 5 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 11.9%
4.1% 1 bedroom +4.9 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.5% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

40.6% $350–$549 ◂ +17.5 pts 23.1%
38.9% $200–$349 ◂ +33.5 pts 5.3%
0.5% $750 or more +31.9 pts ▸ 32.4%
4.0% $550–$749 +27.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
12.3% Under $200 ◂ +8.0 pts 4.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

8.2% $3,000 or more +43.8 pts ▸ 52.0%
36.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +25.8 pts 10.4%
27.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 21.2%
22.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.3 pts 9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
5.5% 45th pct 6.6% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +32.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
11.7% 45th pct 44.0% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.0%
PT commute in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
0.4% 9th pct 2.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
PT stops in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +79 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,195 55th pct 1,274 58th pct
Stops/1k in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.38 more in Mid North Coast
5.22 71st pct 4.83 59th pct
Departures/1k in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1,992.1 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
214.0 20th pct 2,206.1 90th pct
PT routes in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +51 more in Mid North Coast
99 74th pct 48 26th pct

How people get to work

64.8% Car (driver) ◂ +31.9 pts 33.0%
11.7% Worked at home +32.3 pts ▸ 44.0%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.6 pts 2.2%
3.1% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%
0.3% Bus +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.4% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.9 pts 36.8%
36.2% 2 vehicles +2.2 pts ▸ 38.4%
12.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.4 pts 11.5%
6.6% 4 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.5% No vehicle +1.1 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.3 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap narrowing
38.3% 46th pct 38.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.8%
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.0%
Recent arrivals in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +4.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
7.3% 10th pct 12.2% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.6 pts higher in Mid North Coast gap narrowing
5.8% 73rd pct 3.2% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +18.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
47.2% 12th pct 65.5% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.0%
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
Full-time in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
52.2% 10th pct 58.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.8%
  • First area, 2016: 53.4%
  • First area, 2021: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.0%

Industries people work in

19.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.0 pts 11.8%
3.8% Professional & technical +10.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.0% Retail trade ◂ +2.4 pts 8.5%
10.0% Construction ◂ +0.5 pts 9.5%
9.4% Education & training ◂ +0.7 pts 8.7%
8.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 5.5%
1.5% Finance & insurance +5.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.3 pts 4.0%
4.4% Manufacturing ◂ +0.1 pts 4.3%
4.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.3%
3.8% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 3.4%
3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

Occupations people work in

18.1% Professionals +12.4 pts ▸ 30.5%
12.0% Managers +8.8 pts ▸ 20.9%
15.6% Community & personal service ◂ +6.7 pts 8.8%
14.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.3 pts 10.8%
11.2% Clerical & administrative +0.8 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.6% Labourers ◂ +7.0 pts 4.7%
9.7% Sales workers ◂ +1.6 pts 8.1%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.9 pts 2.8%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +33,090 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
239,566 42nd pct 272,656 49th pct
Growth in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.6 pts higher in Mid North Coast
4.6% 34th pct 3.1% 19th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +449 higher in Mid North Coast
1,856 100th pct 1,408 87th pct
Max temp in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.1 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
21.6 25th pct 22.8 36th pct
Min temp in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.8 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
10.3 32nd pct 13.1 71st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +3.3 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
4.2 29th pct 7.5 87th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.9 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
4.1 29th pct 7.0 86th pct
15-min city in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +41.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
47.1% 26th pct 88.4% 85th pct
Walk to shops in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +41.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
44.8% 23rd pct 85.8% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +29.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
66.2% 40th pct 95.9% 82nd pct
Walk to school in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +42.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
47.2% 14th pct 89.3% 85th pct
Walk to a park in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +29.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
69.1% 15th pct 98.4% 83rd pct
Walk to health in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +39.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
36.8% 29th pct 76.1% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.1 more in Mid North Coast
16.1 49th pct 16.0 47th pct
Intersections/km² in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +76 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
2 29th pct 78 75th pct
Mean slope in Mid North Coastin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
6.8% 77th pct 9.7% 97th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mid North Coast vs Sydney - Northern Beaches [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/108/mid-north-coast/vs/122/sydney-northern-beaches