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Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 52 km apart · Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury profile · Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby profile

Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby and Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury are both high-income areas, but they offer very different lifestyles. Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby is a walker's paradise, with a high share of apartments (46%) and 89.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. It is also more highly qualified, with 53% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury is dominated by detached houses (83.3%) and larger family homes, as 87.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This area is described as somewhat walkable, and far fewer people rent here compared to Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people needing help with daily activities. They also share similar typical weekly household incomes and a high proportion of people born overseas. While the gap in Year 12 completion has narrowed slightly, the difference in religious views has grown; no religion is far more common in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby. More people now work from home in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby than in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury, a gap that has widened since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +159,674 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
264,371 61st pct 424,045 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 210,413
  • First area, 2016: 227,739
  • First area, 2021: 264,371
  • Second area, 2011: 374,665
  • Second area, 2016: 405,356
  • Second area, 2021: 424,045
Median age in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
39 yrs 43rd pct 40 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
1.0% 19th pct 0.4% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
16.1% 44th pct 17.3% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
20.4% 88th pct 18.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
De facto in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
5.7% 0th pct 9.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Age structure

24.6% Young adults (25–44) +3.4 pts ▸ 28.0%
26.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.3 pts 25.7%
20.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.4 pts 18.0%
16.1% Seniors (65+) +1.2 pts ▸ 17.3%
12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.9 pts 11.0%

Marital status

60.0% Married ◂ +6.5 pts 53.5%
28.0% Never married +4.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
5.7% Divorced +1.6 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.2% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.1% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 0.8% males, 1.1% females; 85+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 80–84 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 1.5% males, 1.6% females; 75–79 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 2.1% males, 2.2% females; 70–74 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 60–64 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.7% males, 3.8% females; 45–49 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.5% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.7% males, 3.9% females; 40–44 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 35–39 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 2.4% males, 2.8% females; 30–34 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 25–29 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 20–24 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 15–19 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 4.0% males, 3.6% females; 10–14 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
36.7% 84th pct 41.7% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%

Country of birth

60.9% Australia ◂ +5.4 pts 55.5%
5.7% China +2.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
5.6% India ◂ +2.6 pts 2.9%
2.9% England +2.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.5% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.5% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%
0.2% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.4% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

25.5% English +4.1 pts ▸ 29.6%
24.6% Australian ◂ +1.3 pts 23.3%
13.4% Chinese +4.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
7.4% Irish +2.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
6.5% Scottish +2.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.7% Indian ◂ +3.7 pts 4.0%
4.5% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 3.2%
2.5% German +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.3% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 1.6%
1.3% Dutch even 1.3%
1.2% Greek even 1.1%
0.5% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap widening
34.1% 86th pct 32.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
Limited English in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
4.0% 80th pct 4.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Language used at home

63.0% English only +1.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
7.3% Mandarin +2.1 pts ▸ 9.4%
3.2% Cantonese +1.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.4% Hindi ◂ +1.2 pts 1.2%
1.7% Arabic ◂ +1.3 pts 0.5%
1.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.3%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.7% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.3% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +13.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
28.5% 12th pct 42.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%

Religious affiliation

52.3% Christianity ◂ +9.2 pts 43.0%
28.5% No religion +13.5 pts ▸ 42.0%
6.7% Hinduism ◂ +3.1 pts 3.6%
4.3% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.6% Islam ◂ +2.3 pts 1.2%
2.8% Buddhism +0.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.8% Other religions ◂ +1.0 pts 0.8%
0.1% Judaism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +12.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
70.9% 86th pct 83.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.7%
  • First area, 2016: 65.3%
  • First area, 2021: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +15.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
37.2% 85th pct 53.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.0%
Schools in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +30 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
88 32nd pct 118 61st pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.08 more in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
1.63 24th pct 1.55 19th pct
Students in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +25,116 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
50,055 62nd pct 75,171 84th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +72 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
582 78th pct 654 88th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +50 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,110 88th pct 1,160 100th pct

Highest year of school

70.9% Year 12 +12.3 pts ▸ 83.2%
16.5% Year 10 ◂ +9.2 pts 7.4%
5.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.4 pts 2.9%
3.7% Year 11 ◂ +1.0 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

34.2% Bachelor degree +8.5 pts ▸ 42.7%
15.8% Postgraduate degree +5.8 pts ▸ 21.6%
18.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.7 pts 7.9%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.8 pts 12.5%
3.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

26.9% Management & commerce +3.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.3% Society & culture +4.3 pts ▸ 14.5%
14.2% Engineering & related ◂ +4.7 pts 9.6%
9.0% Health +0.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.6% Education ◂ +1.4 pts 6.2%
6.3% Information technology ◂ +0.5 pts 5.8%
5.5% Architecture & building ◂ +2.2 pts 3.3%
3.5% Creative arts +2.0 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 2.3%
1.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$230 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$988 78th pct $1,218 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $705
  • First area, 2016: $801
  • First area, 2021: $988
  • Second area, 2011: $897
  • Second area, 2016: $1,029
  • Second area, 2021: $1,218
Household income in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$80 higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap narrowing
$2,703 100th pct $2,623 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,994
  • First area, 2016: $2,270
  • First area, 2021: $2,703
  • Second area, 2011: $2,111
  • Second area, 2016: $2,333
  • Second area, 2021: $2,623
Family income in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$416 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$2,893 90th pct $3,309 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,163
  • First area, 2016: $2,397
  • First area, 2021: $2,893
  • Second area, 2011: $2,558
  • Second area, 2016: $2,814
  • Second area, 2021: $3,309
High earners in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +8.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
20.6% 86th pct 28.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
High-income homes in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
42.5% 100th pct 43.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%

Household income distribution

28.0% $4,000 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 25.9%
16.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.2 pts 16.2%
14.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 11.6%
8.7% Under $650 +1.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

Personal income distribution

35.9% Under $650 ◂ +5.0 pts 30.9%
27.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.0 pts 24.2%
23.4% $1,500–$2,999 +0.8 pts ▸ 24.2%
9.2% $3,000 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 16.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
23.0% 20th pct 22.8% 20th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.4% 12th pct 6.0% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
4.0% 18th pct 3.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.2% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.4% Asthma +0.3 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.5% Arthritis ◂ +0.6 pts 5.9%
5.4% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
4.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%
3.5% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%
2.6% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.6% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.6% Stroke even 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.9% None +0.3 pts ▸ 72.1%
16.9% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
4.3% Two conditions even 4.2%
1.8% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
14.3% 44th pct 18.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
11.1% 36th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
30.4% 99th pct 27.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Defence service in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1.7% 16th pct 1.8% 18th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
25.6% 100th pct 22.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1,116 larger in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
2,716 27th pct 1,600 19th pct
Median age in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
23 yrs 29th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +21.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
46.5% 73rd pct 68.3% 100th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
3.7% 0th pct 5.5% 0th pct
Median income in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$193 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$777 86th pct $970 89th pct
Household income in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$127 higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
$2,615 100th pct $2,488 97th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
4.6% 38th pct 6.8% 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 larger in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap widening
3.1 100th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1
  • First area, 2016: 3.1
  • First area, 2021: 3.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
8.2% 0th pct 9.6% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Living alone in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
13.3% 0th pct 25.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Family composition

71.3% Couples with children ◂ +7.7 pts 63.7%
19.9% Couples without children +5.9 pts ▸ 25.8%
8.2% One-parent families +1.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.5% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

27.7% 2 people +4.8 pts ▸ 32.5%
13.3% 1 person +11.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.4% 4 people ◂ +6.9 pts 17.5%
18.9% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 16.9%
10.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 6.0%
5.3% 6 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$20 higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
$580 100th pct $560 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $440
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $580
  • Second area, 2011: $466
  • Second area, 2016: $555
  • Second area, 2021: $560
Mortgage in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$95 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$2,905 98th pct $3,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,905
  • Second area, 2011: $2,708
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $3,000
People / bedroom in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.10 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +15.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
18.4% 0th pct 33.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
Owned outright in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
33.1% 53rd pct 32.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Separate houses in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +37.2 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap widening
83.3% 60th pct 46.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.8%
  • First area, 2016: 84.0%
  • First area, 2021: 83.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +30.3 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap steady
87.8% 100th pct 57.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 90.0%
  • First area, 2016: 89.3%
  • First area, 2021: 87.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

How homes are owned or rented

45.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.0 pts 31.3%
18.4% Rented +15.3 pts ▸ 33.8%
33.1% Owned outright ◂ +0.6 pts 32.4%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 1.7%
1.0% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%

Types of homes

83.3% Separate house ◂ +37.2 pts 46.1%
7.9% Flat or apartment +38.1 pts ▸ 46.0%
8.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.9 pts 7.5%
0.2% Other dwelling even 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

45.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +24.4 pts 20.7%
8.9% 2 bedrooms +20.3 pts ▸ 29.2%
21.8% 3 bedrooms +4.1 pts ▸ 25.9%
21.0% 5 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 10.9%
2.3% 1 bedroom +9.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.1% Studio / none +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

41.9% $550–$749 ◂ +12.8 pts 29.1%
30.3% $350–$549 +6.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
15.2% $750 or more +8.1 pts ▸ 23.4%
6.8% $200–$349 ◂ +1.5 pts 5.3%
2.3% Under $200 +0.7 pts ▸ 3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.9% $3,000 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 49.3%
25.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 23.6%
11.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +0.8 pts 10.8%
9.8% Under $1,000 +0.5 pts ▸ 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +8.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
2.5% 0th pct 10.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Work from home in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +11.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
43.1% 96th pct 54.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.3%
PT commute in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
1.8% 43rd pct 3.9% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +475 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,768 70th pct 2,243 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.40 more in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
6.69 94th pct 5.29 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +217.9 more in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
1,996.8 88th pct 1,778.9 84th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +71 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
65 39th pct 136 87th pct

How people get to work

43.1% Worked at home +11.1 pts ▸ 54.3%
36.1% Car (driver) ◂ +13.1 pts 23.1%
1.0% Walked +2.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.9% Train +1.6 pts ▸ 2.5%
2.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 1.8%
0.9% Bus +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

27.1% 1 vehicle +18.6 pts ▸ 45.7%
42.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.6 pts 32.1%
15.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.9 pts 7.9%
12.0% 4 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 3.6%
2.5% No vehicle +8.3 pts ▸ 10.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
38.9% 50th pct 43.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.2%
  • First area, 2016: 35.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
10.2% 28th pct 14.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
3.9% 12th pct 4.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Participation in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury gap narrowing
65.3% 85th pct 65.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.2%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Full-time in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
60.4% 71st pct 63.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.6%
  • First area, 2016: 64.8%
  • First area, 2021: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.6%

Industries people work in

10.9% Professional & technical +7.1 pts ▸ 18.0%
12.6% Health care & social assistance +0.8 pts ▸ 13.4%
7.3% Finance & insurance +4.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.5% Construction ◂ +5.6 pts 4.9%
9.4% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 9.0%
8.9% Retail trade ◂ +2.0 pts 6.9%
5.7% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 3.3%
4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 4.3%
4.1% Accommodation & food +0.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.7 pts 3.4%
2.2% Media & telecommunications +1.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.5% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%

Occupations people work in

30.2% Professionals +11.0 pts ▸ 41.3%
18.5% Managers +2.2 pts ▸ 20.8%
15.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.7 pts 12.2%
10.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.7 pts 6.1%
7.8% Sales workers ◂ +1.2 pts 6.5%
7.6% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 6.8%
4.9% Labourers ◂ +1.8 pts 3.1%
3.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.0 pts 1.5%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +151,645 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
295,667 53rd pct 447,312 81st pct
Growth in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6.4 pts higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
11.4% 87th pct 5.0% 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +406 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,066 66th pct 1,472 90th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.3 higher in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
24.4 57th pct 23.1 40th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.0 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
10.3 32nd pct 12.3 59th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.3 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
4.8 45th pct 8.1 92nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.9 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
4.5 42nd pct 7.4 91st pct
15-min city in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +42.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
50.4% 35th pct 93.1% 91st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +43.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
46.4% 27th pct 89.7% 89th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +14.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
84.7% 57th pct 98.9% 94th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +35.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
58.6% 40th pct 94.0% 93rd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +17.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
82.2% 42nd pct 99.5% 92nd pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +43.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
42.2% 49th pct 85.5% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.7 more in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
18.4 72nd pct 16.8 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +97 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
7 43rd pct 104 79th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesburyin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
7.8% 87th pct 9.9% 98th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/115/sydney-baulkham-hills-and-hawkesbury/vs/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby