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Sydney - Blacktown vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Sydney - Blacktown profile · Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby profile

Sydney - Blacktown Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby and Sydney - Blacktown are two large, nearby areas with very different profiles. Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby is a wealthier, more educated hub where 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and a typical personal weekly income is $1,218. It is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1, and 54.3% of people work from home. In contrast, Sydney - Blacktown has a younger population with a typical age of 34 and a higher share of children under 15 (22.7%). It is more car-dependent, with 80.5% of homes being separate houses, compared to just 46.1% in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby.

Everyday life shares some common ground in both areas, as they have almost identical rates of people with long-term health conditions (22.8%) and a similar share of households that rent. However, other gaps are shifting. The difference in people using another language at home has widened, with 46.5% in Sydney - Blacktown compared to 32.0% in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby. Similarly, the gap in people reporting no religion has grown, reaching 42.0% in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby against 18.3% in Sydney - Blacktown.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +23,048 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
400,997 83rd pct 424,045 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 303,528
  • First area, 2016: 339,637
  • First area, 2021: 400,997
  • Second area, 2011: 374,665
  • Second area, 2016: 405,356
  • Second area, 2021: 424,045
Median age in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
34 yrs 1st pct 40 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap steady
3.0% 47th pct 0.4% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
11.0% 13th pct 17.3% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.7 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap steady
22.7% 100th pct 18.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
De facto in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
6.8% 4th pct 9.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Age structure

32.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.0 pts 28.0%
21.5% Older adults (45–64) +4.3 pts ▸ 25.7%
22.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.7 pts 18.0%
11.0% Seniors (65+) +6.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.8 pts 11.0%

Marital status

52.7% Married +0.8 pts ▸ 53.5%
33.7% Never married ◂ +1.0 pts 32.7%
6.3% Divorced +1.0 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.1% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.2% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Blacktown Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Blacktown: 0.4% males, 0.7% females; 85+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Blacktown: 0.5% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Blacktown: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Blacktown: 1.4% males, 1.6% females; 70–74 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Blacktown: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 65–69 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Blacktown: 2.2% males, 2.3% females; 60–64 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Blacktown: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 55–59 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Blacktown: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 50–54 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.5% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Blacktown: 4.0% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Blacktown: 4.5% males, 4.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.7% males, 4.2% females; 30–34 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.6% males, 3.5% females; 25–29 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 20–24 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Blacktown: 4.0% males, 3.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Blacktown: 3.9% males, 3.7% females; 0–4 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap widening
44.6% 96th pct 41.7% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.7%
  • First area, 2016: 40.6%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%

Country of birth

50.2% Australia +5.3 pts ▸ 55.5%
12.1% India ◂ +9.2 pts 2.9%
1.6% China +6.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.3% Philippines ◂ +5.2 pts 1.2%
1.2% England +3.7 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.1% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%
0.5% South Africa +1.3 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.9% Nepal ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%
0.3% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

16.7% English +12.8 pts ▸ 29.6%
18.9% Australian +4.4 pts ▸ 23.3%
4.5% Chinese +13.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
13.7% Indian ◂ +9.7 pts 4.0%
4.2% Irish +5.8 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.9% Filipino ◂ +7.3 pts 1.6%
3.5% Scottish +5.2 pts ▸ 8.7%
2.3% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 3.2%
1.6% German +1.4 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.7% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +14.5 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap widening
46.5% 94th pct 32.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.0%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 46.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
Limited English in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap steady
5.3% 87th pct 4.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Language used at home

47.3% English only +17.4 pts ▸ 64.7%
1.8% Mandarin +7.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
5.2% Punjabi ◂ +4.9 pts 0.3%
1.0% Cantonese +3.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.4% Hindi ◂ +3.2 pts 1.2%
3.8% Tagalog ◂ +3.3 pts 0.5%
2.9% Arabic ◂ +2.5 pts 0.5%
0.4% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.4% Vietnamese even 0.4%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +23.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
18.3% 0th pct 42.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%

Religious affiliation

46.3% Christianity ◂ +3.3 pts 43.0%
18.3% No religion +23.6 pts ▸ 42.0%
13.4% Hinduism ◂ +9.8 pts 3.6%
8.0% Islam ◂ +6.7 pts 1.2%
6.9% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 5.1%
5.1% Other religions ◂ +4.3 pts 0.8%
1.9% Buddhism +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Judaism +1.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +19.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
64.2% 77th pct 83.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.8%
  • First area, 2016: 57.7%
  • First area, 2021: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +23.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
29.5% 76th pct 53.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.0%
Schools in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +11 more in Sydney - Blacktown
129 71st pct 118 61st pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.13 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1.42 12th pct 1.55 19th pct
Students in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1,729 more in Sydney - Blacktown
76,900 86th pct 75,171 84th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +58 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
596 80th pct 654 88th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +123 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,038 64th pct 1,160 100th pct

Highest year of school

64.2% Year 12 +19.0 pts ▸ 83.2%
15.9% Year 10 ◂ +8.6 pts 7.4%
8.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.0 pts 2.9%
4.0% Year 11 ◂ +1.4 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

31.2% Bachelor degree +11.6 pts ▸ 42.7%
13.5% Postgraduate degree +8.1 pts ▸ 21.6%
20.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.1 pts 7.9%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.8 pts 12.5%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

23.7% Management & commerce +6.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
9.8% Society & culture +4.7 pts ▸ 14.5%
14.2% Engineering & related ◂ +4.6 pts 9.6%
8.6% Health +1.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.2% Information technology ◂ +2.3 pts 5.8%
5.8% Education +0.4 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.6% Creative arts +2.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 2.3%
3.7% Architecture & building ◂ +0.3 pts 3.3%
1.0% Agriculture & environment even 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$385 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$833 63rd pct $1,218 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $566
  • First area, 2016: $672
  • First area, 2021: $833
  • Second area, 2011: $897
  • Second area, 2016: $1,029
  • Second area, 2021: $1,218
Household income in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$514 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$2,109 81st pct $2,623 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,388
  • First area, 2016: $1,712
  • First area, 2021: $2,109
  • Second area, 2011: $2,111
  • Second area, 2016: $2,333
  • Second area, 2021: $2,623
Family income in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$1,057 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
$2,252 72nd pct $3,309 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,493
  • First area, 2016: $1,818
  • First area, 2021: $2,252
  • Second area, 2011: $2,558
  • Second area, 2016: $2,814
  • Second area, 2021: $3,309
High earners in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +18.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
10.9% 57th pct 28.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
High-income homes in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +15.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
27.7% 77th pct 43.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%

Household income distribution

33.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 25.9%
13.8% $4,000 or more +17.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
21.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.3 pts 16.2%
13.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 11.6%
11.8% Under $650 ◂ +2.0 pts 9.8%

Personal income distribution

38.6% Under $650 ◂ +7.7 pts 30.9%
32.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.4 pts 24.2%
18.6% $1,500–$2,999 +5.6 pts ▸ 24.2%
3.1% $3,000 or more +13.3 pts ▸ 16.4%

Health & Disability

22.8% 20th pct 22.8% 20th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.9% 14th pct 6.0% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap steady
5.3% 38th pct 3.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.0% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.2% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 6.7%
6.1% Diabetes ◂ +3.0 pts 3.1%
5.9% Mental health +0.1 pts ▸ 6.0%
6.0% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 5.9%
3.0% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.7% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.5% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.7% Stroke even 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None +2.9 pts ▸ 72.1%
15.9% One condition +1.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
4.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.2 pts 4.2%
2.4% Three or more ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +9.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
8.8% 12th pct 18.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
9.8% 21st pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap steady
29.3% 89th pct 27.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Defence service in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1.1% 4th pct 1.8% 18th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
20.8% 49th pct 22.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +10,235 larger in Sydney - Blacktown
11,835 76th pct 1,600 19th pct
Median age in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
22 yrs 14th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +37.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
30.8% 26th pct 68.3% 100th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.8 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown
11.3% 53rd pct 5.5% 0th pct
Median income in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$405 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$565 39th pct $970 89th pct
Household income in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$1,065 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$1,423 35th pct $2,488 97th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
3.5% 17th pct 6.8% 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 larger in Sydney - Blacktown gap widening
3.1 100th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1
  • First area, 2016: 3.2
  • First area, 2021: 3.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.6 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap narrowing
14.2% 45th pct 9.6% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Living alone in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +9.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
15.9% 0th pct 25.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.1%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Family composition

68.6% Couples with children ◂ +4.9 pts 63.7%
16.2% Couples without children +9.7 pts ▸ 25.8%
14.2% One-parent families ◂ +4.6 pts 9.6%
1.1% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

Household size

24.8% 2 people +7.7 pts ▸ 32.5%
15.9% 1 person +9.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.8% 4 people ◂ +5.2 pts 17.5%
20.4% 3 people ◂ +3.5 pts 16.9%
9.7% 5 people ◂ +3.6 pts 6.0%
6.5% 6 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$160 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
$400 71st pct $560 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $300
  • First area, 2016: $380
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $466
  • Second area, 2016: $555
  • Second area, 2021: $560
Mortgage in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$617 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
$2,383 88th pct $3,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,100
  • First area, 2016: $2,150
  • First area, 2021: $2,383
  • Second area, 2011: $2,708
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $3,000
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap steady
34.4% 76th pct 33.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.1%
  • First area, 2016: 32.2%
  • First area, 2021: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
Owned outright in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +12.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
20.2% 7th pct 32.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Separate houses in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +34.4 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap widening
80.5% 43rd pct 46.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.7%
  • First area, 2016: 77.7%
  • First area, 2021: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +27.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap widening
84.5% 88th pct 57.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.1%
  • First area, 2016: 85.5%
  • First area, 2021: 84.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

How homes are owned or rented

42.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.6 pts 31.3%
34.4% Rented ◂ +0.6 pts 33.8%
20.2% Owned outright +12.3 pts ▸ 32.4%
1.1% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%

Types of homes

80.5% Separate house ◂ +34.4 pts 46.1%
7.3% Flat or apartment +38.7 pts ▸ 46.0%
12.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.5 pts 7.5%
0.1% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

39.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.1 pts 25.9%
35.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.8 pts 20.7%
11.4% 2 bedrooms +17.8 pts ▸ 29.2%
2.3% 1 bedroom +9.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.0% 5 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.3% Studio / none +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

51.8% $350–$549 ◂ +15.4 pts 36.4%
15.9% $550–$749 +13.2 pts ▸ 29.1%
1.1% $750 or more +22.3 pts ▸ 23.4%
16.6% $200–$349 ◂ +11.3 pts 5.3%
11.2% Under $200 ◂ +8.2 pts 3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

26.7% $3,000 or more +22.6 pts ▸ 49.3%
40.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 23.6%
17.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.4 pts 10.8%
9.1% Under $1,000 +1.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
6.8% 73rd pct 10.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Work from home in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +21.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
33.2% 89th pct 54.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.3%
PT commute in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
3.4% 65th pct 3.9% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +287 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,956 75th pct 2,243 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.41 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
4.88 60th pct 5.29 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +138.0 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,640.9 79th pct 1,778.9 84th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +52 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
84 55th pct 136 87th pct

How people get to work

33.2% Worked at home +21.0 pts ▸ 54.3%
39.9% Car (driver) ◂ +16.8 pts 23.1%
3.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.7 pts 1.8%
0.7% Walked +2.4 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.5% Train even 2.5%
0.9% Bus +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

36.3% 1 vehicle +9.4 pts ▸ 45.7%
38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.4 pts 32.1%
12.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.3 pts 7.9%
6.8% No vehicle +4.0 pts ▸ 10.8%
6.3% 4 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 3.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
41.7% 66th pct 43.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
14.0% 52nd pct 14.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown gap narrowing
5.8% 73rd pct 4.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Participation in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
60.6% 57th pct 65.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.8%
  • First area, 2016: 62.8%
  • First area, 2021: 60.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Full-time in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
59.8% 63rd pct 63.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.5%
  • First area, 2016: 67.6%
  • First area, 2021: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.6%

Industries people work in

7.5% Professional & technical +10.5 pts ▸ 18.0%
14.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.4 pts 13.4%
6.4% Finance & insurance +5.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +3.1 pts 6.9%
6.9% Education & training +2.1 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.7 pts 2.4%
7.5% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 3.3%
7.2% Construction ◂ +2.3 pts 4.9%
5.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.4 pts 4.3%
4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.1 pts 4.5%
4.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.6 pts 3.4%
1.9% Media & telecommunications +1.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

23.9% Professionals +17.4 pts ▸ 41.3%
11.0% Managers +9.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
15.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.0 pts 12.2%
11.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.5 pts 1.5%
10.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.5 pts 6.1%
10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +3.2 pts 6.8%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +5.4 pts 3.1%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +1.1 pts 6.5%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5,062 higher in Sydney - Blacktown
452,374 81st pct 447,312 81st pct
Growth in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7.0 pts higher in Sydney - Blacktown
11.9% 90th pct 5.0% 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +510 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
962 58th pct 1,472 90th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.1 higher in Sydney - Blacktown
25.2 64th pct 23.1 40th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.0 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
11.3 46th pct 12.3 59th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.1 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
6.0 69th pct 8.1 92nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.6 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.8 70th pct 7.4 91st pct
15-min city in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +18.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
74.9% 72nd pct 93.1% 91st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +20.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
69.0% 69th pct 89.7% 89th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
97.3% 86th pct 98.9% 94th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
86.9% 81st pct 94.0% 93rd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
96.9% 78th pct 99.5% 92nd pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +38.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
46.6% 57th pct 85.5% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6.9 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
9.8 0th pct 16.8 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +62 higher in Sydney - Blacktown
166 87th pct 104 79th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Blacktownin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.1% 37th pct 9.9% 98th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Blacktown vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/116/sydney-blacktown/vs/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby