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Sydney - City and Inner South vs Sydney - Ryde

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Sydney - City and Inner South profile · Sydney - Ryde profile

Sydney - City and Inner South Sydney - Ryde

Sydney - City and Inner South and Sydney - Ryde are two nearby areas with very different lifestyles. Sydney - City and Inner South is a high-density hub where 69.4% of homes are flats or apartments and 32.5% of households have no car. It has a much younger feel, with a typical resident aged 34 and 58.9% of people having never married. In contrast, Sydney - Ryde is more suburban, with 47.2% of homes being separate houses and 55.8% having three or more bedrooms. It is a family-oriented area where 25.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, compared to just 14.7% in Sydney - City and Inner South.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to typical weekly household income, which is about $2,207 in each. They also share similar levels of education, with around 48% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Sydney - Ryde remains more likely to own its homes, the gap in outright ownership has narrowed since 2011. Meanwhile, the difference in language diversity has widened, with Sydney - Ryde now far higher than Sydney - City and Inner South, where 48.3% and 35.0% of residents use another language at home respectively.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +129,302 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
331,340 74th pct 202,038 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 264,544
  • First area, 2016: 315,551
  • First area, 2021: 331,340
  • Second area, 2011: 162,845
  • Second area, 2016: 182,119
  • Second area, 2021: 202,038
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +4 yrs older in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
34 yrs 1st pct 38 yrs 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
1.5% 28th pct 0.4% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +5.5 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap steady
10.5% 12th pct 16.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Under 15 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +7.1 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap steady
9.9% 10th pct 17.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
De facto in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +13.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
21.2% 100th pct 8.1% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%

Age structure

46.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.9 pts 31.8%
20.3% Older adults (45–64) +3.2 pts ▸ 23.6%
9.9% Children (0–14) +7.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
10.5% Seniors (65+) +5.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.9 pts 11.5%

Marital status

58.9% Never married ◂ +24.9 pts 34.0%
28.8% Married +24.2 pts ▸ 52.9%
7.5% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 6.5%
2.5% Widowed +1.9 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.3% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - City and Inner South Sydney - Ryde

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 - Ryde: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Ryde: 0.9% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Ryde: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Ryde: 1.9% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 1.9% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.2% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Ryde: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Ryde: 3.6% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 5.6% males, 4.9% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Ryde: 4.2% males, 4.4% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.4% males, 6.9% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Ryde: 4.2% males, 4.4% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.3% males, 7.3% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Ryde: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.6% males, 4.8% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Ryde: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.6% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.3% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Ryde: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Ryde: 2.7% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap widening
45.5% 97th pct 48.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%

Country of birth

48.4% Australia +0.4 pts ▸ 48.8%
6.4% China +6.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
1.6% India +2.9 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 2.0%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 1.1%
1.3% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%
0.8% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.2% Nepal +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

14.9% Chinese +11.9 pts ▸ 26.8%
24.4% English ◂ +6.1 pts 18.3%
18.2% Australian ◂ +1.1 pts 17.1%
10.9% Irish ◂ +4.3 pts 6.7%
7.3% Scottish ◂ +2.0 pts 5.4%
2.4% Indian +3.0 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.2% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.2% Greek ◂ +1.7 pts 1.6%
3.1% German ◂ +1.2 pts 1.8%
1.9% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
2.0% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 1.1%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%

Language

Other language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +13.3 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap widening
35.0% 86th pct 48.3% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.3%
Limited English in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap steady
5.4% 87th pct 8.0% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%

Language used at home

58.5% English only ◂ +10.7 pts 47.8%
7.1% Mandarin +7.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
2.6% Cantonese +4.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.0% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 0.8%
0.7% Hindi +1.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.6% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.8%
0.9% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +11.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
48.9% 91st pct 37.4% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.4%

Religious affiliation

48.9% No religion ◂ +11.5 pts 37.4%
31.7% Christianity +12.4 pts ▸ 44.0%
8.0% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 5.6%
5.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.7 pts 4.1%
1.7% Hinduism +3.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.3% Islam +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.1% Judaism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%
0.5% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
78.4% 98th pct 79.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.4%
  • First area, 2016: 72.0%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.3%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
48.7% 99th pct 48.2% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.2%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.2%
Schools in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +20 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
79 24th pct 59 12th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.69 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2.41 57th pct 1.71 29th pct
Students in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +784 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
31,628 33rd pct 30,844 31st pct
Avg size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +110 larger in Sydney - Ryde
422 47th pct 532 70th pct
1,122 92nd pct 1,123 93rd pct

Highest year of school

78.4% Year 12 +0.9 pts ▸ 79.3%
6.7% Year 10 +1.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.5% Year 9 or below +0.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 2.4%

Highest qualification level

40.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.0 pts 39.9%
19.2% Postgraduate degree +2.2 pts ▸ 21.4%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.2 pts ▸ 12.7%
9.5% Certificate III / IV +0.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.8% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Field of qualification

25.3% Management & commerce +3.1 pts ▸ 28.4%
15.2% Society & culture ◂ +3.9 pts 11.3%
8.1% Engineering & related +3.9 pts ▸ 12.0%
9.8% Creative arts ◂ +5.3 pts 4.5%
7.0% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.8% Information technology +2.5 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.2% Education +2.0 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.0% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 3.5%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 2.9%
0.8% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +$192 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$1,174 86th pct $982 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: $797
  • First area, 2016: $904
  • First area, 2021: $1,174
  • Second area, 2011: $659
  • Second area, 2016: $760
  • Second area, 2021: $982
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde even gap narrowing
$2,207 86th pct $2,206 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,569
  • First area, 2016: $1,894
  • First area, 2021: $2,207
  • Second area, 2011: $1,603
  • Second area, 2016: $1,919
  • Second area, 2021: $2,206
Family income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +$246 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,887 89th pct $2,641 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,039
  • First area, 2016: $2,369
  • First area, 2021: $2,887
  • Second area, 2011: $1,991
  • Second area, 2016: $2,236
  • Second area, 2021: $2,641
High earners in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
23.3% 90th pct 20.1% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
High-income homes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
33.9% 87th pct 33.7% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.7%

Household income distribution

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.4 pts 28.9%
22.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 21.7%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +1.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
13.5% Under $650 ◂ +1.1 pts 12.4%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

Personal income distribution

27.8% Under $650 +8.3 pts ▸ 36.1%
28.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 27.2%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.7 pts 22.7%
10.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 9.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
21.7% 15th pct 21.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
8.7% 38th pct 5.5% 13th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap steady
3.4% 12th pct 4.4% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Mental health ◂ +3.2 pts 5.5%
7.1% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +1.1 pts 5.7%
4.5% Arthritis +1.1 pts ▸ 5.6%
2.8% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.2% Heart disease +1.0 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.9% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Lung condition even 0.9%
0.4% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.3% None +3.2 pts ▸ 73.5%
16.3% One condition ◂ +0.8 pts 15.5%
3.9% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 3.9%
1.5% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.2 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
12.3% 29th pct 14.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap steady
7.5% 10th pct 10.5% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +11.2 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap steady
14.7% 7th pct 25.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
Defence service in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1.6% 14th pct 1.3% 8th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +8.7 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
13.2% 11th pct 21.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +4,189 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South
5,049 48th pct 860 14th pct
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +3 yrs older in Sydney - City and Inner South
29 yrs 86th pct 26 yrs 71st pct
Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +10.8 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde
54.0% 84th pct 64.8% 96th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.9% 17th pct 6.9% 9th pct
Median income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +$30 higher in Sydney - Ryde
$757 86th pct $787 86th pct
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +$575 higher in Sydney - Ryde
$1,604 54th pct $2,179 91st pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
8.5% 76th pct 6.0% 54th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.5 larger in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
2.1 6th pct 2.6 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
10.8% 11th pct 9.8% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Living alone in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +12.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
36.6% 100th pct 23.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Family composition

42.7% Couples with children +20.8 pts ▸ 63.6%
44.0% Couples without children ◂ +18.7 pts 25.4%
10.8% One-parent families ◂ +1.0 pts 9.8%
2.4% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 1.3%

Household size

37.5% 2 people ◂ +5.4 pts 32.1%
36.6% 1 person ◂ +12.9 pts 23.8%
13.5% 3 people +4.3 pts ▸ 17.8%
8.8% 4 people +8.6 pts ▸ 17.4%
2.5% 5 people +3.6 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.1% 6 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +$70 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$550 97th pct $480 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: $430
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2011: $380
  • Second area, 2016: $470
  • Second area, 2021: $480
Mortgage in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +$30 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
$2,700 94th pct $2,670 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,700
  • Second area, 2011: $2,400
  • Second area, 2016: $2,383
  • Second area, 2021: $2,670
People / bedroom in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.10 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
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: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +21.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
58.9% 100th pct 37.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.7%
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.8%
Owned outright in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +12.5 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
16.3% 1st pct 28.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%
Separate houses in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +37.2 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
10.0% 0th pct 47.2% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.2%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +28.6 pts higher in Sydney - Ryde gap narrowing
27.3% 0th pct 55.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.8%

How homes are owned or rented

58.9% Rented ◂ +21.1 pts 37.8%
22.1% Owned with a mortgage +8.4 pts ▸ 30.5%
16.3% Owned outright +12.5 pts ▸ 28.8%
1.3% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.3% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%

Types of homes

69.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +29.9 pts 39.4%
10.0% Separate house +37.2 pts ▸ 47.2%
19.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.4 pts 12.9%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

41.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.9 pts 30.5%
25.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.6 pts 12.2%
19.8% 3 bedrooms +6.0 pts ▸ 25.7%
5.8% 4 bedrooms +14.0 pts ▸ 19.7%
1.7% 5 or more +8.6 pts ▸ 10.4%
4.2% Studio / none ◂ +3.7 pts 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

30.1% $350–$549 +16.9 pts ▸ 47.0%
31.6% $550–$749 ◂ +6.7 pts 24.9%
18.6% $750 or more ◂ +9.9 pts 8.7%
8.8% $200–$349 +2.6 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.2% Under $200 ◂ +3.2 pts 5.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 42.0%
29.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 27.7%
13.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +1.3 pts 12.0%
9.8% Under $1,000 +1.5 pts ▸ 11.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +21.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
32.5% 100th pct 11.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Work from home in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
49.4% 100th pct 47.8% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%
PT commute in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
6.7% 91st pct 4.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
PT stops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +74 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
960 43rd pct 886 39th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.49 more in Sydney - Ryde
2.90 16th pct 4.39 41st pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +902.8 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2,969.3 100th pct 2,066.5 89th pct
PT routes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +170 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
236 93rd pct 66 40th pct

How people get to work

49.4% Worked at home ◂ +1.6 pts 47.8%
17.3% Car (driver) +10.7 pts ▸ 28.0%
7.4% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 2.0%
3.7% Train ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%
2.7% Bus ◂ +1.1 pts 1.6%
1.6% Car (passenger) +0.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +1.2 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

48.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.5 pts 45.4%
32.5% No vehicle ◂ +21.4 pts 11.1%
15.6% 2 vehicles +15.8 pts ▸ 31.5%
2.8% 3 vehicles +5.4 pts ▸ 8.2%
1.1% 4 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 3.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +12.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
57.8% 97th pct 45.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.3%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
25.5% 88th pct 17.3% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
5.3% 62nd pct 4.9% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
68.2% 95th pct 63.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 64.9%
  • First area, 2021: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.1%
Full-time in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
64.2% 86th pct 61.3% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.7%
  • First area, 2016: 68.9%
  • First area, 2021: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.3%

Industries people work in

16.8% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 14.6%
10.2% Health care & social assistance +3.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
8.2% Education & training +1.2 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.9% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.2 pts 8.7%
7.3% Retail trade +0.7 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.6 pts 5.1%
5.2% Construction +0.9 pts ▸ 6.1%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.8 pts 4.3%
2.9% Manufacturing +1.7 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.3% Wholesale trade +1.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.0% Media & telecommunications ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%

Occupations people work in

39.2% Professionals ◂ +0.5 pts 38.6%
17.5% Managers ◂ +1.1 pts 16.5%
11.4% Clerical & administrative +2.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
8.1% Technicians & trades +0.1 pts ▸ 8.2%
8.1% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 7.3%
6.5% Sales workers +0.7 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.8% Labourers ◂ +0.6 pts 4.2%
2.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 2.4%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +151,068 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
369,674 72nd pct 218,606 36th pct
Growth in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
10.2% 82nd pct 7.7% 68th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +190 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,390 86th pct 1,200 75th pct
Max temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.5 higher in Sydney - Ryde
23.4 44th pct 23.9 51st pct
Min temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.3 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
13.7 77th pct 12.4 61st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.7 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.4 100th pct 7.7 88th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +0.7 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.9 100th pct 7.2 90th pct
15-min city in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +5.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.3% 100th pct 93.8% 92nd pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +12.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
98.6% 100th pct 86.6% 86th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
100.0% 100th pct 98.7% 93rd pct
Walk to school in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.7% 100th pct 98.1% 99th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +16.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
97.7% 100th pct 80.8% 90th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.7 more in Sydney - Ryde
15.3 41st pct 18.0 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +221 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
403 100th pct 183 88th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Sydney - Ryde +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.6% 97th pct 7.5% 85th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - City and Inner South vs Sydney - Ryde [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/117/sydney-city-and-inner-south/vs/126/sydney-ryde