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Sydney - City and Inner South vs Sydney - Eastern Suburbs

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 5.5 km apart · Sydney - City and Inner South profile · Sydney - Eastern Suburbs profile

Sydney - City and Inner South Sydney - Eastern Suburbs

Sydney - City and Inner South and Sydney - Eastern Suburbs are neighbouring areas with distinct profiles. Sydney - City and Inner South is more transient and diverse, with 57.8% of people moving in the last five years and 35.0% using another language at home. It is also more likely to be rented (58.9%) and more likely to be without a car (32.5%). In contrast, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs is more established and family-oriented; it has a higher share of three-bedroom homes (45.6%), more separate houses (22.5%), and a higher proportion of children under 15 (15.3%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people with long-term health conditions, around 21%. They also share similar levels of high educational attainment, with about 48% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, several gaps have grown since 2011. The difference in language diversity has widened, and Sydney - Eastern Suburbs has seen its lead in high weekly incomes increase, with 41.6% of households earning $3,000 or more.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +69,930 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
331,340 74th pct 261,410 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 264,544
  • First area, 2016: 315,551
  • First area, 2021: 331,340
  • Second area, 2011: 249,546
  • Second area, 2016: 267,037
  • Second area, 2021: 261,410
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3 yrs older in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
34 yrs 1st pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
1.5% 28th pct 1.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
10.5% 12th pct 15.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Under 15 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
9.9% 10th pct 15.3% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
De facto in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
21.2% 100th pct 16.1% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%

Age structure

46.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.2 pts 34.5%
20.3% Older adults (45–64) +3.0 pts ▸ 23.3%
10.5% Seniors (65+) +5.4 pts ▸ 15.9%
9.9% Children (0–14) +5.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.6 pts 10.9%

Marital status

58.9% Never married ◂ +12.0 pts 46.9%
28.8% Married +10.3 pts ▸ 39.0%
7.5% Divorced +0.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
2.5% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.3% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - City and Inner South Sydney - Eastern Suburbs

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.5% males, 0.7% females; 85+ in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.0% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.4% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.9% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.9% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 1.9% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.2% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 5.6% males, 4.9% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.4% males, 6.9% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.7% males, 5.2% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.3% males, 7.3% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.3% males, 5.0% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.6% males, 4.8% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.6% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.3% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
45.5% 97th pct 38.9% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.9%

Country of birth

48.4% Australia +7.8 pts ▸ 56.3%
6.4% China ◂ +4.1 pts 2.4%
4.2% England +2.1 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.7% South Africa +2.1 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%
1.6% India ◂ +0.8 pts 0.9%
1.5% Vietnam ◂ +1.1 pts 0.4%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.8% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

24.4% English +4.9 pts ▸ 29.3%
18.2% Australian +3.8 pts ▸ 22.0%
14.9% Chinese ◂ +7.5 pts 7.5%
10.9% Irish +2.3 pts ▸ 13.2%
7.3% Scottish +0.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.2% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.2% Greek +0.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.1% German +0.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.4% Indian ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%
2.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.6%
1.9% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%
1.1% Dutch even 1.1%

Language

Other language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +11.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
35.0% 86th pct 23.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%
Limited English in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
5.4% 87th pct 2.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%

Language used at home

58.5% English only +12.5 pts ▸ 70.9%
7.1% Mandarin ◂ +4.3 pts 2.8%
2.6% Cantonese ◂ +1.0 pts 1.6%
2.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.6% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.4%
0.9% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.9% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +10.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
48.9% 91st pct 38.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%

Religious affiliation

48.9% No religion ◂ +10.2 pts 38.7%
31.7% Christianity +8.9 pts ▸ 40.5%
1.1% Judaism +8.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.0% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 7.6%
5.8% Buddhism ◂ +4.0 pts 1.8%
2.3% Islam ◂ +1.3 pts 1.0%
1.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.9%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
78.4% 98th pct 79.0% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.4%
  • First area, 2016: 72.0%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.0%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
48.7% 99th pct 48.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.2%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.3%
Schools in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +8 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
79 24th pct 71 17th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.63 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2.41 57th pct 1.77 34th pct
Students in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +5,323 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
31,628 33rd pct 36,951 45th pct
Avg size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +114 larger in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
422 47th pct 536 71st pct
ICSEA in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +11 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,122 92nd pct 1,133 96th pct

Highest year of school

78.4% Year 12 +0.6 pts ▸ 79.0%
6.7% Year 10 +0.9 pts ▸ 7.6%
4.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.0 pts 3.6%
3.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%

Highest qualification level

40.9% Bachelor degree +1.0 pts ▸ 41.9%
19.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.0 pts 18.2%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.8 pts 11.7%
9.5% Certificate III / IV +0.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate even 3.6%
0.8% Certificate I / II even 0.8%

Field of qualification

25.3% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 26.1%
15.2% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 16.2%
9.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.8 pts 8.0%
7.0% Health +2.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.1% Engineering & related ◂ +0.1 pts 8.1%
4.2% Education +1.2 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.0% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.8% Information technology ◂ +2.1 pts 2.7%
4.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.4 pts 3.6%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 2.9%
0.8% Agriculture & environment even 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$122 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$1,174 86th pct $1,296 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $797
  • First area, 2016: $904
  • First area, 2021: $1,174
  • Second area, 2011: $869
  • Second area, 2016: $1,020
  • Second area, 2021: $1,296
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$306 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$2,207 86th pct $2,513 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,569
  • First area, 2016: $1,894
  • First area, 2021: $2,207
  • Second area, 2011: $1,806
  • Second area, 2016: $2,163
  • Second area, 2021: $2,513
Family income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$517 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$2,887 89th pct $3,404 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,039
  • First area, 2016: $2,369
  • First area, 2021: $2,887
  • Second area, 2011: $2,368
  • Second area, 2016: $2,756
  • Second area, 2021: $3,404
High earners in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
23.3% 90th pct 28.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
High-income homes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
33.9% 87th pct 41.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.6%

Household income distribution

22.0% $4,000 or more +8.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
29.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.4 pts 24.8%
18.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 16.0%
13.5% Under $650 ◂ +2.1 pts 11.4%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 11.2%

Personal income distribution

28.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.5 pts 25.0%
27.8% Under $650 ◂ +1.0 pts 26.8%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 24.6%
10.7% $3,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 16.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
21.7% 15th pct 21.4% 14th pct
Mental health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
8.7% 38th pct 6.1% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
3.4% 12th pct 3.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Mental health ◂ +2.6 pts 6.1%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 6.4%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 6.2%
4.5% Arthritis +1.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.2% Heart disease +0.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.8% Diabetes even 2.7%
1.9% Cancer +0.7 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.9% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.3% None +0.6 pts ▸ 70.9%
16.3% One condition ◂ +0.4 pts 15.9%
3.9% Two conditions even 3.9%
1.5% Three or more +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
12.3% 29th pct 15.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
7.5% 10th pct 10.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +8.2 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
14.7% 7th pct 22.9% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
1.6% 14th pct 1.6% 13th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
13.2% 11th pct 16.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2,196 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South
5,049 48th pct 2,853 28th pct
29 yrs 86th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
54.0% 84th pct 52.4% 82nd pct
Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.9% 17th pct 6.4% 6th pct
$757 86th pct $756 86th pct
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$319 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
$1,604 54th pct $1,923 86th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
8.5% 76th pct 7.4% 69th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.2 larger in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
2.1 6th pct 2.3 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
10.8% 11th pct 10.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Living alone in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
36.6% 100th pct 29.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Family composition

42.7% Couples with children +14.7 pts ▸ 57.4%
44.0% Couples without children ◂ +13.6 pts 30.4%
10.8% One-parent families even 10.8%
2.4% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 1.4%

Household size

37.5% 2 people ◂ +2.3 pts 35.1%
36.6% 1 person ◂ +6.9 pts 29.7%
13.5% 3 people +1.8 pts ▸ 15.3%
8.8% 4 people +4.9 pts ▸ 13.7%
2.5% 5 people +2.2 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.1% 6 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$50 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$550 97th pct $600 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $430
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2011: $470
  • Second area, 2016: $580
  • Second area, 2021: $600
Mortgage in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +$598 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$2,700 94th pct $3,298 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,700
  • Second area, 2011: $2,817
  • Second area, 2016: $2,900
  • Second area, 2021: $3,298
People / bedroom in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.10 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
1.10 100th pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.10
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +13.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
58.9% 100th pct 45.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.7%
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.2%
Owned outright in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +11.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
16.3% 1st pct 27.9% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Separate houses in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +12.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
10.0% 0th pct 22.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +18.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
27.3% 0th pct 45.6% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.6%

How homes are owned or rented

58.9% Rented ◂ +13.8 pts 45.2%
16.3% Owned outright +11.6 pts ▸ 27.9%
22.1% Owned with a mortgage +1.7 pts ▸ 23.8%
1.3% Other tenure +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.3% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

69.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +11.6 pts 57.8%
10.0% Separate house +12.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
19.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.9 pts 18.5%
0.9% Other dwelling +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%

Bedrooms per home

41.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 38.5%
19.8% 3 bedrooms +6.0 pts ▸ 25.8%
25.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +12.7 pts 13.1%
5.8% 4 bedrooms +8.0 pts ▸ 13.8%
1.7% 5 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.2% Studio / none ◂ +2.5 pts 1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

31.6% $550–$749 ◂ +0.6 pts 31.1%
30.1% $350–$549 ◂ +5.4 pts 24.7%
18.6% $750 or more +10.2 pts ▸ 28.8%
8.8% $200–$349 ◂ +2.8 pts 6.1%
8.2% Under $200 ◂ +1.7 pts 6.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.2% $3,000 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 53.3%
29.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +10.8 pts 18.4%
13.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.6 pts 9.7%
9.8% Under $1,000 +1.1 pts ▸ 11.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +15.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
32.5% 100th pct 16.7% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Work from home in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
49.4% 100th pct 50.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.5%
PT commute in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
6.7% 91st pct 3.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +94 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
960 43rd pct 1,054 48th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.13 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
2.90 16th pct 4.03 28th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +72.3 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
2,969.3 100th pct 3,041.6 100th pct
PT routes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +181 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
236 93rd pct 55 29th pct

How people get to work

49.4% Worked at home +1.1 pts ▸ 50.5%
17.3% Car (driver) +6.1 pts ▸ 23.4%
7.4% Walked ◂ +3.2 pts 4.2%
3.7% Train ◂ +2.8 pts 0.8%
2.7% Bus even 2.7%
1.6% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%

Motor vehicles per home

48.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.4 pts 47.5%
32.5% No vehicle ◂ +15.8 pts 16.7%
15.6% 2 vehicles +11.4 pts ▸ 27.1%
2.8% 3 vehicles +3.2 pts ▸ 6.0%
1.1% 4 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 2.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +11.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
57.8% 97th pct 46.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.4%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +5.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
25.5% 88th pct 19.8% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
5.3% 62nd pct 3.9% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
Participation in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
68.2% 95th pct 65.2% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 64.9%
  • First area, 2021: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%
Full-time in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
64.2% 86th pct 63.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.7%
  • First area, 2016: 68.9%
  • First area, 2021: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.3%

Industries people work in

16.8% Professional & technical +0.1 pts ▸ 16.9%
10.2% Health care & social assistance +2.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.9% Finance & insurance +0.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.2% Education & training +0.8 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 5.0%
7.3% Retail trade ◂ +0.9 pts 6.5%
5.2% Construction +1.8 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.4 pts 4.7%
4.0% Media & telecommunications ◂ +0.4 pts 3.6%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%
3.5% Administrative & support even 3.4%
2.0% Rental & real estate +1.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

39.2% Professionals +0.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
17.5% Managers +2.9 pts ▸ 20.5%
11.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.4 pts 11.0%
8.1% Community & personal service ◂ +0.9 pts 7.2%
8.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.9 pts 7.2%
6.5% Sales workers +0.3 pts ▸ 6.8%
4.8% Labourers ◂ +1.4 pts 3.4%
2.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +89,225 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
369,674 72nd pct 280,449 50th pct
Growth in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
10.2% 82nd pct 6.4% 55th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +95 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,390 86th pct 1,484 91st pct
Max temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.5 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
23.4 44th pct 22.9 38th pct
Min temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.3 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
13.7 77th pct 14.0 79th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.5 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.4 100th pct 8.9 99th pct
7.9 100th pct 7.9 100th pct
15-min city in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
99.3% 100th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
98.6% 100th pct 97.9% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 99.9% 100th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.7% 100th pct 99.4% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
97.7% 100th pct 97.9% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +0.4 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
15.3 41st pct 15.7 45th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +120 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
403 100th pct 283 95th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Eastern Suburbs +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.6% 97th pct 8.4% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - City and Inner South vs Sydney - Eastern Suburbs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/117/sydney-city-and-inner-south/vs/118/sydney-eastern-suburbs