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Sydney - City and Inner South vs Sydney - Inner South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 9.9 km apart · Sydney - City and Inner South profile · Sydney - Inner South West profile

Sydney - City and Inner South Sydney - Inner South West

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - City and Inner South are neighbouring areas with a stark contrast in lifestyle and housing. Sydney - City and Inner South is a high-earning hub where the typical weekly income is $1,174 and nearly half of adults (48.7%) hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Sydney - Inner South West has a much more diverse linguistic profile, with 57.1% of people using a language other than English at home. The two areas also differ in how people live; Sydney - Inner South West has far more detached houses (50.6%) and larger three-bedroom homes, while Sydney - City and Inner South is dominated by flats and apartments (69.4%).

Both areas share a very similar overseas-born population, with about 45.5% of residents born outside Australia. This common thread exists alongside widening gaps in other areas, such as income and education. Since 2011, the difference in typical weekly income has grown to $468, and the divide in the number of people who work from home has also increased. While both areas are almost universally within a short walk of a park or public transport, Sydney - City and Inner South is now much more likely to have residents who live alone or in de facto relationships.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +273,778 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
331,340 74th pct 605,118 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 264,544
  • First area, 2016: 315,551
  • First area, 2021: 331,340
  • Second area, 2011: 523,608
  • Second area, 2016: 571,416
  • Second area, 2021: 605,118
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +3 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
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: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
1.5% 28th pct 0.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
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: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Under 15 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
9.9% 10th pct 18.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
De facto in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +14.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
21.2% 100th pct 6.4% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Age structure

46.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.9 pts 29.9%
20.3% Older adults (45–64) +3.3 pts ▸ 23.6%
9.9% Children (0–14) +8.1 pts ▸ 18.0%
10.5% Seniors (65+) +5.4 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.5% Youth (15–24) +0.2 pts ▸ 12.6%

Marital status

58.9% Never married ◂ +25.0 pts 33.9%
28.8% Married +20.9 pts ▸ 49.7%
7.5% Divorced +0.6 pts ▸ 8.1%
2.5% Widowed +2.5 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.3% Separated +1.0 pts ▸ 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - City and Inner South Sydney - Inner South West

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 - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 1.9% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.2% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 5.6% males, 4.9% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.4% males, 6.9% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.3% males, 7.3% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.6% males, 4.8% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.6% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.3% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

45.5% 97th pct 45.6% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.6%

Country of birth

48.4% Australia +0.6 pts ▸ 49.0%
6.4% China +1.3 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.2% England ◂ +3.3 pts 0.9%
1.5% Vietnam +2.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.2% Nepal +2.6 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 1.2%
1.6% India +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.3% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.8% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%

Ancestry

24.4% English ◂ +11.9 pts 12.5%
18.2% Australian ◂ +4.3 pts 13.8%
14.9% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 15.5%
10.9% Irish ◂ +7.0 pts 3.9%
3.2% Greek +4.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.3% Scottish ◂ +4.5 pts 2.8%
2.0% Vietnamese +2.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.2% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 4.1%
3.1% German ◂ +1.9 pts 1.2%
2.4% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.9% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +22.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
35.0% 86th pct 57.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
Limited English in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +6.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
5.4% 87th pct 11.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%

Language used at home

58.5% English only ◂ +21.9 pts 36.6%
0.9% Arabic +11.2 pts ▸ 12.1%
7.1% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 7.3%
2.0% Greek +3.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.6% Cantonese +2.5 pts ▸ 5.2%
1.6% Vietnamese +2.9 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.9% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.7% Hindi even 0.7%
0.1% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +27.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
48.9% 91st pct 21.6% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

Religious affiliation

48.9% No religion ◂ +27.2 pts 21.6%
31.7% Christianity +12.9 pts ▸ 44.6%
2.3% Islam +14.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
8.0% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%
5.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 5.2%
1.7% Hinduism +2.3 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.1% Judaism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.1%
0.5% Other religions even 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +13.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
78.4% 98th pct 65.1% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.4%
  • First area, 2016: 72.0%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +20.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
48.7% 99th pct 28.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.2%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
Schools in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +92 more in Sydney - Inner South West
79 24th pct 171 89th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.84 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2.41 57th pct 1.57 20th pct
Students in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +48,561 more in Sydney - Inner South West
31,628 33rd pct 80,189 86th pct
Avg size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +53 larger in Sydney - Inner South West
422 47th pct 474 55th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +82 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,122 92nd pct 1,040 66th pct

Highest year of school

78.4% Year 12 ◂ +13.3 pts 65.1%
6.7% Year 10 +6.5 pts ▸ 13.2%
4.5% Year 9 or below +6.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
3.1% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

40.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.3 pts 31.6%
19.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.8 pts 12.4%
9.5% Certificate III / IV +7.7 pts ▸ 17.2%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%
0.8% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 1.5%

Field of qualification

25.3% Management & commerce ◂ +0.2 pts 25.2%
15.2% Society & culture ◂ +4.6 pts 10.6%
8.1% Engineering & related +3.8 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.8% Creative arts ◂ +6.1 pts 3.7%
7.0% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.2% Education +2.2 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.8% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.0% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.7 pts ▸ 4.6%
4.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.0 pts 3.1%
0.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$468 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$1,174 86th pct $706 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $797
  • First area, 2016: $904
  • First area, 2021: $1,174
  • Second area, 2011: $484
  • Second area, 2016: $565
  • Second area, 2021: $706
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$473 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,207 86th pct $1,734 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,569
  • First area, 2016: $1,894
  • First area, 2021: $2,207
  • Second area, 2011: $1,169
  • Second area, 2016: $1,431
  • Second area, 2021: $1,734
Family income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$915 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,887 89th pct $1,972 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,039
  • First area, 2016: $2,369
  • First area, 2021: $2,887
  • Second area, 2011: $1,315
  • Second area, 2016: $1,576
  • Second area, 2021: $1,972
High earners in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +13.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
23.3% 90th pct 9.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
High-income homes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +11.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
33.9% 87th pct 22.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%

Household income distribution

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 29.6%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +7.2 pts ▸ 25.4%
22.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.8 pts 12.3%
13.5% Under $650 +2.9 pts ▸ 16.4%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 10.4%

Personal income distribution

27.8% Under $650 +15.7 pts ▸ 43.5%
28.5% $650–$1,499 +1.8 pts ▸ 30.3%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.3 pts 15.2%
10.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 3.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
21.7% 15th pct 21.1% 14th pct
Mental health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +3.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
8.7% 38th pct 5.0% 11th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
3.4% 12th pct 6.2% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Mental health ◂ +3.7 pts 5.0%
7.1% Other condition even 7.1%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +1.4 pts 5.4%
4.5% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.8% Diabetes +2.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
2.2% Heart disease +1.2 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.9% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.9% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.5% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.3% None +0.3 pts ▸ 70.6%
16.3% One condition ◂ +1.5 pts 14.8%
3.9% Two conditions +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.5% Three or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
12.3% 29th pct 8.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +3.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
7.5% 10th pct 11.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +8.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
14.7% 7th pct 22.7% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Defence service in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1.6% 14th pct 0.9% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +6.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
13.2% 11th pct 19.1% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +639 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South
5,049 48th pct 4,410 42nd pct
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +2 yrs older in Sydney - City and Inner South
29 yrs 86th pct 27 yrs 76th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
54.0% 84th pct 47.2% 74th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.9% 17th pct 7.6% 14th pct
Median income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$66 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
$757 86th pct $691 75th pct
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$167 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
$1,604 54th pct $1,771 70th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.5% 76th pct 8.6% 76th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.7 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
2.1 6th pct 2.8 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
10.8% 11th pct 14.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
Living alone in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +14.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
36.6% 100th pct 21.9% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%

Family composition

42.7% Couples with children +20.2 pts ▸ 62.9%
44.0% Couples without children ◂ +23.1 pts 20.9%
10.8% One-parent families +3.9 pts ▸ 14.6%
2.4% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%

Household size

37.5% 2 people ◂ +9.0 pts 28.4%
36.6% 1 person ◂ +14.7 pts 21.9%
13.5% 3 people +4.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
8.8% 4 people +8.5 pts ▸ 17.3%
2.5% 5 people +5.9 pts ▸ 8.4%
1.1% 6 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$110 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$550 97th pct $440 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $430
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2011: $335
  • Second area, 2016: $415
  • Second area, 2021: $440
Mortgage in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +$400 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,700 94th pct $2,300 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,700
  • Second area, 2011: $2,127
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,300
People / bedroom in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +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: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +22.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
58.9% 100th pct 36.9% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.7%
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.9%
Owned outright in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +13.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
16.3% 1st pct 29.7% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
Separate houses in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +40.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
10.0% 0th pct 50.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 58.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.6%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +32.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
27.3% 0th pct 59.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.5%

How homes are owned or rented

58.9% Rented ◂ +22.0 pts 36.9%
22.1% Owned with a mortgage +8.0 pts ▸ 30.1%
16.3% Owned outright +13.4 pts ▸ 29.7%
1.3% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.3% Other tenure +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%

Types of homes

69.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +35.0 pts 34.3%
10.0% Separate house +40.6 pts ▸ 50.6%
19.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.1 pts 14.3%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

41.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.0 pts 32.4%
19.8% 3 bedrooms +12.8 pts ▸ 32.6%
25.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +19.8 pts 5.9%
5.8% 4 bedrooms +13.2 pts ▸ 19.0%
1.7% 5 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.2% Studio / none ◂ +3.7 pts 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

30.1% $350–$549 +17.7 pts ▸ 47.7%
31.6% $550–$749 ◂ +12.3 pts 19.3%
18.6% $750 or more ◂ +14.4 pts 4.2%
8.8% $200–$349 +5.8 pts ▸ 14.6%
8.2% Under $200 +2.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 31.0%
29.2% $1,800–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
13.3% $1,000–$1,799 +4.1 pts ▸ 17.4%
9.8% Under $1,000 +2.5 pts ▸ 12.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +20.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
32.5% 100th pct 12.4% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%
Work from home in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +15.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
49.4% 100th pct 33.5% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.5%
PT commute in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
6.7% 91st pct 5.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
PT stops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +1,872 more in Sydney - Inner South West
960 43rd pct 2,832 91st pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +1.78 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2.90 16th pct 4.68 53rd pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +1,497.1 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2,969.3 100th pct 1,472.2 72nd pct
PT routes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +146 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
236 93rd pct 90 63rd pct

How people get to work

49.4% Worked at home ◂ +15.9 pts 33.5%
17.3% Car (driver) +16.9 pts ▸ 34.2%
7.4% Walked ◂ +5.5 pts 1.9%
3.7% Train +1.4 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.6% Car (passenger) +1.3 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.7% Bus ◂ +1.9 pts 0.8%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +1.2 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

48.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.4 pts 41.6%
32.5% No vehicle ◂ +20.1 pts 12.4%
15.6% 2 vehicles +15.0 pts ▸ 30.7%
2.8% 3 vehicles +7.1 pts ▸ 9.9%
1.1% 4 or more +4.4 pts ▸ 5.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +21.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
57.8% 97th pct 36.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.3%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +10.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
25.5% 88th pct 14.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
5.3% 62nd pct 6.4% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
Participation in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +15.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
68.2% 95th pct 52.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 64.9%
  • First area, 2021: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 56.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%
Full-time in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +11.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
64.2% 86th pct 52.7% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.7%
  • First area, 2016: 68.9%
  • First area, 2021: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.7%

Industries people work in

16.8% Professional & technical ◂ +8.1 pts 8.7%
10.2% Health care & social assistance +3.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
7.3% Retail trade +2.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.9% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.5 pts 6.4%
8.2% Education & training ◂ +0.2 pts 8.0%
5.2% Construction +2.7 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.5 pts 6.2%
4.0% Transport & warehousing +3.2 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.9 pts 5.2%
2.9% Manufacturing +2.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.0% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.2 pts 1.8%
3.5% Administrative & support +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

39.2% Professionals ◂ +14.0 pts 25.2%
17.5% Managers ◂ +5.2 pts 12.3%
11.4% Clerical & administrative +3.7 pts ▸ 15.1%
8.1% Technicians & trades +3.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.1% Community & personal service +2.0 pts ▸ 10.1%
6.5% Sales workers +2.5 pts ▸ 9.0%
4.8% Labourers +3.8 pts ▸ 8.6%
2.7% Machinery operators & drivers +3.7 pts ▸ 6.4%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +272,483 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
369,674 72nd pct 642,157 90th pct
Growth in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
10.2% 82nd pct 5.7% 47th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +213 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,390 86th pct 1,177 74th pct
Max temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.3 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
23.4 44th pct 23.7 48th pct
Min temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +1.1 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
13.7 77th pct 12.7 64th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +1.6 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.4 100th pct 7.8 90th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.5 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.9 100th pct 7.4 92nd pct
15-min city in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.3% 100th pct 96.7% 96th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +8.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
98.6% 100th pct 89.9% 90th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
100.0% 100th pct 99.8% 99th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.7% 100th pct 97.7% 98th pct
100.0% 100th pct 99.9% 99th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +18.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
97.7% 100th pct 79.0% 89th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +6.0 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
15.3 41st pct 9.3 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +209 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
403 100th pct 194 89th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Inner South West +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.6% 97th pct 5.3% 41st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - City and Inner South vs Sydney - Inner South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/117/sydney-city-and-inner-south/vs/119/sydney-inner-south-west