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Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs Sydney - Outer South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 98 km apart · Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven profile · Sydney - Outer South West profile

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Sydney - Outer South West

Sydney - Outer South West and Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven are two different types of New South Wales regions. Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven is much older, with a typical resident aged 48 and 28.0% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Sydney - Outer South West is far younger, with a typical age of 35 and only 13.3% of seniors. Sydney - Outer South West is also more diverse; 26.8% of its people were born overseas and 25.4% use a language other than English at home, compared to 15.0% and 5.6% in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven. This younger, more multicultural population in Sydney - Outer South West is consistent with a higher share of children under 15 (22.3%) and a typical weekly household income that is well higher at $1,916, compared to $1,357 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, which sits at around 19%. However, other gaps have widened since 2011. Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven has seen its lead in outright home ownership grow to 44.6%, while Sydney - Outer South West has become even more distinct in its use of languages other than English. The two areas also differ in how people get around; Sydney - Outer South West has far more public transport trips and more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +136,286 larger in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
161,006 37th pct 297,292 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 137,007
  • First area, 2016: 147,363
  • First area, 2021: 161,006
  • Second area, 2011: 235,804
  • Second area, 2016: 262,064
  • Second area, 2021: 297,292
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +13 yrs older in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
48 yrs 94th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.1 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
5.1% 70th pct 4.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Aged 65+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +14.7 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
28.0% 100th pct 13.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +6.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
16.2% 26th pct 22.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
De facto in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +2.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
11.5% 32nd pct 9.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%

Age structure

20.0% Young adults (25–44) +8.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
28.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.7 pts 13.3%
26.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.1 pts 23.2%
16.2% Children (0–14) +6.1 pts ▸ 22.3%
9.5% Youth (15–24) +3.2 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

49.2% Married +0.4 pts ▸ 49.6%
29.5% Never married +5.1 pts ▸ 34.6%
10.8% Divorced ◂ +3.0 pts 7.8%
7.0% Widowed ◂ +2.7 pts 4.3%
3.5% Separated +0.3 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Sydney - Outer South 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 - Outer South West: 0.4% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 1.8% males, 1.9% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.7% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 25–29 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.4% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.2% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.9% males, 3.7% females
  • 0–4 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +11.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
15.0% 36th pct 26.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

Country of birth

78.9% Australia ◂ +10.4 pts 68.5%
4.8% England ◂ +2.4 pts 2.4%
0.6% India +2.0 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.3% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.5% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.3% Nepal +0.9 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.3% China +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Vietnam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Italy even 0.4%

Ancestry

43.5% English ◂ +15.1 pts 28.4%
39.4% Australian ◂ +8.3 pts 31.1%
12.4% Irish ◂ +5.0 pts 7.4%
11.7% Scottish ◂ +5.2 pts 6.5%
0.6% Indian +3.5 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.7% Italian +1.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.9% German ◂ +1.2 pts 2.7%
0.7% Filipino +2.1 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.9% Chinese +1.7 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%
0.8% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +19.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
5.6% 16th pct 25.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Limited English in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
0.6% 16th pct 3.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Language used at home

88.3% English only ◂ +19.0 pts 69.3%
0.1% Arabic +2.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.1% Hindi +1.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.2% Tagalog +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.3% Mandarin +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Punjabi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Religion

No religion in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +14.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
40.1% 47th pct 25.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Religious affiliation

49.7% Christianity +3.3 pts ▸ 52.9%
40.1% No religion ◂ +14.6 pts 25.5%
7.7% Not stated ◂ +1.3 pts 6.4%
0.3% Islam +7.3 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.8% Hinduism +3.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.9% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.5% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.2% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +8.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
45.2% 39th pct 53.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.4%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%
Bachelor+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
19.0% 51st pct 19.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
Schools in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +44 more in Sydney - Outer South West
65 14th pct 109 52nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.85 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
2.49 59th pct 1.64 25th pct
Students in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +31,550 more in Sydney - Outer South West
21,553 15th pct 53,103 65th pct
Avg size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +165 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
332 35th pct 496 59th pct
ICSEA in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +5 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
1,001 43rd pct 1,005 45th pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 +8.0 pts ▸ 53.2%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +4.3 pts 24.9%
11.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.7 pts 10.0%
6.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 5.8%

Highest qualification level

33.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.1 pts 32.0%
19.7% Bachelor degree +2.3 pts ▸ 22.0%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.9 pts ▸ 16.1%
6.7% Postgraduate degree +1.5 pts ▸ 8.2%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 2.2%

Field of qualification

16.6% Management & commerce +4.0 pts ▸ 20.6%
14.8% Engineering & related +0.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
11.7% Society & culture even 11.7%
10.2% Health ◂ +1.1 pts 9.1%
9.1% Education ◂ +1.0 pts 8.0%
7.3% Architecture & building ◂ +1.2 pts 6.1%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.4 pts 5.0%
1.3% Information technology +2.3 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.4% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 2.7%
2.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 1.4%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

Income

Personal income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$121 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
$683 16th pct $804 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $463
  • First area, 2016: $552
  • First area, 2021: $683
  • Second area, 2011: $591
  • Second area, 2016: $686
  • Second area, 2021: $804
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$559 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
$1,357 19th pct $1,916 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $896
  • First area, 2016: $1,091
  • First area, 2021: $1,357
  • Second area, 2011: $1,389
  • Second area, 2016: $1,637
  • Second area, 2021: $1,916
Family income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$414 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
$1,722 21st pct $2,136 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,097
  • First area, 2016: $1,340
  • First area, 2021: $1,722
  • Second area, 2011: $1,543
  • Second area, 2016: $1,794
  • Second area, 2021: $2,136
High earners in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
8.8% 39th pct 9.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +8.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
15.3% 28th pct 23.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Household income distribution

26.6% $1,500–$2,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 33.1%
31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.4 pts 24.3%
19.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.6 pts 12.9%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 12.1%
7.9% $4,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 11.4%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +4.7 pts 39.6%
30.9% $650–$1,499 +2.7 pts ▸ 33.5%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 17.7%
3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +8.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
35.3% 95th pct 27.4% 45th pct
Mental health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +2.5 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.4% 72nd pct 8.0% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.4 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
7.3% 87th pct 5.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +5.3 pts 8.6%
10.4% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 8.0%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 8.0%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 8.6%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 5.8%
5.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 3.6%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 2.4%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 1.6%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.8% None +9.2 pts ▸ 64.9%
22.1% One condition ◂ +3.6 pts 18.6%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +2.7 pts 5.7%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +6.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
16.2% 65th pct 9.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid carers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
13.2% 75th pct 11.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid child care in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +5.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
23.6% 26th pct 29.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Defence service in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +3.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
5.3% 94th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Housework 15h+ in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +2.9 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
25.3% 98th pct 22.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +3,751 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
8,257 65th pct 12,008 77th pct
Median age in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +3 yrs older in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
24 yrs 43rd pct 21 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +7.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
31.0% 27th pct 38.0% 47th pct
Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +2.6 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.2% 44th pct 7.6% 14th pct
Median income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$98 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
$558 35th pct $656 68th pct
Household income in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$401 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
$1,390 29th pct $1,791 71st pct
Indigenous language in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
3.2% 13th pct 3.4% 17th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.5 larger in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
2.4 29th pct 2.9 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
14.4% 49th pct 15.7% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.7%
Living alone in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +9.4 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
27.7% 59th pct 18.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Family composition

48.4% Couples with children +15.8 pts ▸ 64.2%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +17.1 pts 19.2%
14.4% One-parent families +1.2 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.9% Other families even 0.9%

Household size

40.0% 2 people ◂ +11.4 pts 28.5%
27.7% 1 person ◂ +9.4 pts 18.3%
11.7% 4 people +7.7 pts ▸ 19.4%
12.8% 3 people +5.5 pts ▸ 18.3%
5.2% 5 people +4.3 pts ▸ 9.5%
2.5% 6 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$40 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
$360 57th pct $400 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $295
  • First area, 2021: $360
  • Second area, 2011: $277
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +$347 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
$1,820 50th pct $2,167 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,604
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,820
  • Second area, 2011: $1,980
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.10 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +5.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
22.6% 11th pct 28.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Owned outright in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +20.2 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap widening
44.6% 99th pct 24.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.8%
  • First area, 2016: 43.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Separate houses in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +4.0 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap steady
88.3% 81st pct 84.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.2%
  • First area, 2016: 88.4%
  • First area, 2021: 88.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.2%
3+ bedrooms in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +5.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
80.5% 72nd pct 86.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.2%
  • First area, 2016: 78.9%
  • First area, 2021: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.1%

How homes are owned or rented

44.6% Owned outright ◂ +20.2 pts 24.5%
28.8% Owned with a mortgage +15.2 pts ▸ 44.1%
22.6% Rented +5.7 pts ▸ 28.3%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 1.9%
1.6% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

88.3% Separate house ◂ +4.0 pts 84.2%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.6 pts ▸ 11.1%
2.1% Flat or apartment +2.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

39.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 37.1%
32.6% 4 bedrooms +5.2 pts ▸ 37.8%
14.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.4 pts 10.3%
8.4% 5 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
3.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.0 pts 2.0%
0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

45.1% $350–$549 +9.9 pts ▸ 54.9%
31.3% $200–$349 ◂ +13.1 pts 18.2%
9.8% Under $200 +2.5 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.9% $550–$749 +1.8 pts ▸ 9.7%
2.0% $750 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.5% $1,800–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
28.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.0 pts 21.0%
15.8% $3,000 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 20.5%
17.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +7.6 pts 10.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
4.1% 12th pct 5.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +9.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
16.5% 63rd pct 25.9% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
PT commute in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
0.4% 8th pct 2.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
PT stops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +614 more in Sydney - Outer South West
1,094 50th pct 1,708 69th pct
Stops/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.05 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.79 95th pct 5.75 81st pct
Departures/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +973.0 more in Sydney - Outer South West
210.8 20th pct 1,183.7 60th pct
PT routes in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +29 more in Sydney - Outer South West
66 40th pct 95 72nd pct

How people get to work

60.4% Car (driver) ◂ +13.4 pts 47.0%
16.5% Worked at home +9.4 pts ▸ 25.9%
4.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.8 pts 3.5%
2.8% Walked ◂ +1.8 pts 1.0%
0.1% Train +1.8 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.2% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles even 38.4%
36.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.7 pts 32.1%
12.9% 3 vehicles +1.3 pts ▸ 14.2%
7.8% 4 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 9.6%
4.1% No vehicle +1.6 pts ▸ 5.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.8 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven gap narrowing
38.7% 48th pct 37.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
Recent arrivals in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
7.4% 11th pct 8.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
4.2% 25th pct 4.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +9.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
51.2% 14th pct 60.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.6%
  • First area, 2016: 49.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.5%
Full-time in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
53.6% 14th pct 56.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.9%
  • First area, 2016: 55.8%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.1 pts 14.0%
11.4% Construction ◂ +0.6 pts 10.8%
10.0% Retail trade even 10.0%
8.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 5.2%
8.7% Education & training even 8.7%
5.3% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.5 pts 6.4%
3.3% Transport & warehousing +4.0 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.9% Professional & technical ◂ +0.8 pts 5.1%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.9 pts 3.0%
3.9% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 3.6%
1.9% Finance & insurance +1.7 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

19.3% Professionals ◂ +1.1 pts 18.3%
16.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.3 pts 14.0%
10.9% Clerical & administrative +4.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
13.7% Managers ◂ +2.2 pts 11.5%
13.4% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 11.3%
10.4% Labourers ◂ +1.0 pts 9.4%
5.2% Machinery operators & drivers +4.7 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 8.6%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +158,473 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
165,285 22nd pct 323,758 60th pct
Growth in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
2.8% 17th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +152 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
1,130 71st pct 978 60th pct
Max temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +1.4 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
22.3 30th pct 23.7 48th pct
Min temp in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.9 higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
10.9 43rd pct 10.0 29th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.8 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
4.1 28th pct 4.9 48th pct
Types ≤15 min in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.7 more in Sydney - Outer South West
4.0 26th pct 4.7 46th pct
15-min city in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +11.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
42.0% 16th pct 53.6% 44th pct
Walk to shops in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +11.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
39.7% 13th pct 51.2% 39th pct
Walk to transit in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
79.3% 52nd pct 86.2% 59th pct
Walk to school in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +29.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
40.9% 12th pct 69.8% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +11.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
79.4% 38th pct 91.3% 56th pct
Walk to health in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +4.7 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
30.3% 14th pct 25.6% 10th pct
Amenities/1k in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +5.2 more in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
16.9 57th pct 11.7 14th pct
Intersections/km² in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +19 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
3 33rd pct 21 57th pct
Mean slope in Southern Highlands and Shoalhavenin Sydney - Outer South West +0.3 pts higher in Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
6.2% 65th pct 5.9% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven vs Sydney - Outer South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/114/southern-highlands-and-shoalhaven/vs/123/sydney-outer-south-west