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Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs Sydney - Inner West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 141 km apart · Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven profile · Sydney - Inner West profile

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Sydney - Inner West

Sydney - Inner West and Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven are two very different New South Wales regions. Sydney - Inner West is a diverse urban hub where 43.1% of people were born overseas and 41.3% use a language other than English at home. It is also wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250. In contrast, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven is a much older area; its typical resident is 48, and 28% of the population is aged 65 or over. Housing also differs sharply, as 88.3% of homes here are separate houses, compared to just 34% in Sydney - Inner West.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for unemployment, with rates of 4.9% and 4.2% respectively. This similarity exists alongside growing gaps in other areas of life. Since 2011, the difference in typical incomes has widened, and the age gap has increased. More people in Sydney - Inner West now work from home than in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, a trend that has flipped since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +143,765 larger in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
161,006 37th pct 304,771 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 137,007
  • First area, 2016: 147,363
  • First area, 2021: 161,006
  • Second area, 2011: 263,560
  • Second area, 2016: 293,301
  • Second area, 2021: 304,771
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +11 yrs older in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
48 yrs 94th pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +4.4 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
5.1% 70th pct 0.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
Aged 65+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +12.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
28.0% 100th pct 15.2% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Under 15 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +1.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
16.2% 26th pct 15.0% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
De facto in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
11.5% 32nd pct 12.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Age structure

20.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.0 pts ▸ 34.0%
28.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.8 pts 15.2%
26.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.3 pts 23.9%
16.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.2 pts 15.0%
9.5% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

49.2% Married ◂ +3.9 pts 45.3%
29.5% Never married +10.9 pts ▸ 40.4%
10.8% Divorced ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%
7.0% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 4.1%
3.5% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Sydney - Inner West

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

  • 85+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 1.3% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.4% females
  • 80–84 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 1.8% males, 1.9% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.2% males, 1.5% females
  • 70–74 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 35–39 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.2% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.8% females
  • 25–29 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.4% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.6% females
  • 20–24 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.2% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females
  • 15–19 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.3% males, 2.2% females
  • 10–14 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +28.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
15.0% 36th pct 43.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.1%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia ◂ +26.1 pts 52.8%
0.3% China +7.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.8% England ◂ +2.0 pts 2.8%
0.6% India +2.8 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.3% Nepal +2.7 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.3% Italy +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.3% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.1% Vietnam +1.4 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.5% Philippines +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.4% South Africa even 0.5%

Ancestry

43.5% English ◂ +22.9 pts 20.7%
39.4% Australian ◂ +21.6 pts 17.8%
0.9% Chinese +15.6 pts ▸ 16.5%
12.4% Irish ◂ +3.2 pts 9.2%
11.7% Scottish ◂ +5.5 pts 6.2%
2.7% Italian +6.8 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.6% Indian +3.4 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.9% German ◂ +1.8 pts 2.2%
0.8% Greek +2.7 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.1% Vietnamese +1.8 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.7% Filipino +1.1 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%

Language

Other language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +35.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
5.6% 16th pct 41.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%
Limited English in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
0.6% 16th pct 7.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%

Language used at home

88.3% English only ◂ +34.2 pts 54.1%
0.3% Mandarin +8.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.2% Cantonese +3.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.4% Italian +3.3 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.1% Arabic +2.0 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% Greek +1.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.1% Vietnamese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.1% Hindi +1.0 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.2% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +2.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
40.1% 47th pct 37.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.8%

Religious affiliation

49.7% Christianity ◂ +7.0 pts 42.7%
40.1% No religion ◂ +2.3 pts 37.8%
7.7% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 5.9%
0.8% Hinduism +5.7 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.9% Buddhism +3.4 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.3% Islam +1.8 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.5% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +31.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
45.2% 39th pct 76.3% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.4%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.3%
Bachelor+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +25.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
19.0% 51st pct 44.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.6%
Schools in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +20 more in Sydney - Inner West
65 14th pct 85 29th pct
Schools/1k kids in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +0.63 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
2.49 59th pct 1.86 40th pct
Students in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +21,126 more in Sydney - Inner West
21,553 15th pct 42,679 53rd pct
Avg size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +171 larger in Sydney - Inner West
332 35th pct 502 61st pct
ICSEA in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +111 higher in Sydney - Inner West
1,001 43rd pct 1,112 89th pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 +31.0 pts ▸ 76.3%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +20.3 pts 9.0%
11.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.3 pts 6.4%
6.2% Year 11 ◂ +3.5 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

19.7% Bachelor degree +19.5 pts ▸ 39.1%
33.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.2 pts 10.9%
6.7% Postgraduate degree +11.9 pts ▸ 18.6%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.3 pts 13.9%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%

Field of qualification

16.6% Management & commerce +9.4 pts ▸ 26.0%
14.8% Engineering & related ◂ +5.5 pts 9.3%
11.7% Society & culture +2.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
10.2% Health ◂ +1.2 pts 9.0%
9.1% Education ◂ +3.0 pts 6.1%
7.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 pts 4.2%
3.4% Creative arts +3.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
1.3% Information technology +4.8 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 3.4%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.9 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$349 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$683 16th pct $1,032 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $463
  • First area, 2016: $552
  • First area, 2021: $683
  • Second area, 2011: $723
  • Second area, 2016: $828
  • Second area, 2021: $1,032
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$893 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$1,357 19th pct $2,250 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $896
  • First area, 2016: $1,091
  • First area, 2021: $1,357
  • Second area, 2011: $1,662
  • Second area, 2016: $1,964
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$1,035 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$1,722 21st pct $2,757 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,097
  • First area, 2016: $1,340
  • First area, 2021: $1,722
  • Second area, 2011: $1,985
  • Second area, 2016: $2,282
  • Second area, 2021: $2,757
High earners in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +12.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
8.8% 39th pct 21.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%
High-income homes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +19.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
15.3% 28th pct 35.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.2%

Household income distribution

31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 19.4%
26.6% $1,500–$2,999 +1.4 pts ▸ 28.0%
7.9% $4,000 or more +15.5 pts ▸ 23.4%
19.4% Under $650 ◂ +7.1 pts 12.3%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +11.3 pts 33.0%
30.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.7 pts 28.1%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +8.9 pts ▸ 22.5%
3.5% $3,000 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 10.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +13.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
35.3% 95th pct 22.3% 18th pct
Mental health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.7 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.4% 72nd pct 6.8% 20th pct
Needs assistance in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +2.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
7.3% 87th pct 4.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +8.0 pts 5.9%
10.4% Mental health ◂ +3.7 pts 6.8%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 7.4%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +2.7 pts 6.1%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 3.8%
5.6% Heart disease ◂ +2.6 pts 3.0%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +2.0 pts 2.4%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.9%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.6%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.8% None +15.4 pts ▸ 71.2%
22.1% One condition ◂ +5.8 pts 16.3%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +4.1 pts 4.2%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
16.2% 65th pct 12.7% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid carers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +2.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
13.2% 75th pct 10.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Unpaid child care in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +1.1 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
23.6% 26th pct 22.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
Defence service in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +4.1 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
5.3% 94th pct 1.3% 7th pct
Housework 15h+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +6.4 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
25.3% 98th pct 18.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +6,047 larger in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
8,257 65th pct 2,210 24th pct
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +5 yrs older in Sydney - Inner West
24 yrs 43rd pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +27.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
31.0% 27th pct 58.4% 89th pct
Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +2.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.2% 44th pct 7.5% 13th pct
Median income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$257 higher in Sydney - Inner West
$558 35th pct $815 87th pct
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$524 higher in Sydney - Inner West
$1,390 29th pct $1,914 85th pct
Indigenous language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
3.2% 13th pct 7.6% 72nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +0.1 larger in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
2.4 29th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
14.4% 49th pct 11.3% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Living alone in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +1.5 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
27.7% 59th pct 26.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children +9.5 pts ▸ 57.9%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +7.2 pts 29.1%
14.4% One-parent families ◂ +3.2 pts 11.3%
0.9% Other families +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +6.2 pts 33.8%
27.7% 1 person ◂ +1.5 pts 26.2%
12.8% 3 people +4.7 pts ▸ 17.5%
11.7% 4 people +3.6 pts ▸ 15.3%
5.2% 5 people ◂ +0.2 pts 5.1%
2.5% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$140 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
$360 57th pct $500 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $295
  • First area, 2021: $360
  • Second area, 2011: $415
  • Second area, 2016: $500
  • Second area, 2021: $500
Mortgage in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +$960 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$1,820 50th pct $2,780 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,604
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,820
  • Second area, 2011: $2,500
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $2,780
People / bedroom in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +0.30 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
0.70 0th pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +19.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
22.6% 11th pct 41.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%
Owned outright in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +17.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
44.6% 99th pct 27.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.8%
  • First area, 2016: 43.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%
Separate houses in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +54.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
88.3% 81st pct 34.0% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.2%
  • First area, 2016: 88.4%
  • First area, 2021: 88.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.0%
3+ bedrooms in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +33.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
80.5% 72nd pct 47.2% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.2%
  • First area, 2016: 78.9%
  • First area, 2021: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.2%

How homes are owned or rented

44.6% Owned outright ◂ +17.2 pts 27.5%
22.6% Rented +19.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
28.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.6 pts 28.2%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 1.5%
1.6% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%

Types of homes

88.3% Separate house ◂ +54.3 pts 34.0%
2.1% Flat or apartment +47.1 pts ▸ 49.2%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.1 pts ▸ 15.7%
1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

14.6% 2 bedrooms +24.9 pts ▸ 39.6%
39.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.7 pts 28.7%
32.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.6 pts 13.0%
3.0% 1 bedroom +8.1 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.4% 5 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 5.4%
0.3% Studio / none +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

45.1% $350–$549 ◂ +3.2 pts 41.8%
31.3% $200–$349 ◂ +22.1 pts 9.2%
7.9% $550–$749 +18.7 pts ▸ 26.6%
2.0% $750 or more +11.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.8% Under $200 ◂ +3.8 pts 6.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

15.8% $3,000 or more +28.1 pts ▸ 43.9%
32.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.4 pts 27.0%
28.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +15.6 pts 12.4%
17.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +7.4 pts 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +10.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
4.1% 12th pct 14.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Work from home in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +30.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
16.5% 63rd pct 46.7% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.7%
PT commute in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +5.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
0.4% 8th pct 6.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
PT stops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +65 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
1,094 50th pct 1,029 47th pct
Stops/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.42 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.79 95th pct 3.38 21st pct
Departures/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +1,893.0 more in Sydney - Inner West
210.8 20th pct 2,103.7 89th pct
PT routes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +24 more in Sydney - Inner West
66 40th pct 90 63rd pct

How people get to work

60.4% Car (driver) ◂ +35.0 pts 25.4%
16.5% Worked at home +30.2 pts ▸ 46.7%
0.1% Train +4.4 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.4 pts 2.0%
2.8% Walked ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%
0.2% Bus +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

Motor vehicles per home

36.9% 1 vehicle +11.8 pts ▸ 48.7%
38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.2 pts 27.2%
4.1% No vehicle +10.8 pts ▸ 14.9%
12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.6 pts 6.3%
7.8% 4 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 2.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +6.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
38.7% 48th pct 45.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%
Recent arrivals in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
7.4% 11th pct 19.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
4.2% 25th pct 4.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +13.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
51.2% 14th pct 64.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.6%
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%
Full-time in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
53.6% 14th pct 60.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.9%
  • First area, 2016: 55.8%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.4%

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.8 pts 13.3%
5.9% Professional & technical +7.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.4% Construction ◂ +5.0 pts 6.4%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +2.2 pts 7.8%
8.7% Education & training +0.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.1 pts 5.8%
1.9% Finance & insurance +6.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.3 pts 5.5%
5.3% Manufacturing ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.5 pts 3.4%
3.9% Other services ◂ +1.1 pts 2.8%
3.3% Transport & warehousing +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

19.3% Professionals +17.2 pts ▸ 36.6%
13.7% Managers +3.8 pts ▸ 17.5%
16.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.3 pts 8.0%
13.4% Community & personal service ◂ +5.7 pts 7.7%
10.9% Clerical & administrative +2.0 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.4% Labourers ◂ +5.0 pts 5.4%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +1.8 pts 7.2%
5.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.4 pts 2.8%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +159,012 higher in Sydney - Inner West
165,285 22nd pct 324,297 60th pct
Growth in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
2.8% 17th pct 5.8% 48th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +100 higher in Sydney - Inner West
1,130 71st pct 1,230 77th pct
Max temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +1.5 higher in Sydney - Inner West
22.3 30th pct 23.9 50th pct
Min temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +1.6 higher in Sydney - Inner West
10.9 43rd pct 12.6 63rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +4.3 higher in Sydney - Inner West
4.1 28th pct 8.4 96th pct
Types ≤15 min in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.7 more in Sydney - Inner West
4.0 26th pct 7.7 96th pct
15-min city in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +56.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
42.0% 16th pct 98.1% 98th pct
Walk to shops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +58.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
39.7% 13th pct 98.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +17.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
79.3% 52nd pct 97.1% 85th pct
Walk to school in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +55.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
40.9% 12th pct 96.8% 97th pct
Walk to a park in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +20.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
79.4% 38th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +56.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
30.3% 14th pct 86.3% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +3.7 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
16.9 57th pct 13.2 26th pct
Intersections/km² in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +313 higher in Sydney - Inner West
3 33rd pct 316 97th pct
Mean slope in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Inner West +0.4 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.2% 65th pct 5.7% 54th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs Sydney - Inner West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/114/southern-highlands-and-shoalhaven/vs/120/sydney-inner-west