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Sydney - City and Inner South vs Brisbane - North

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 750 km apart · Sydney - City and Inner South profile · Brisbane - North profile

Sydney - City and Inner South Brisbane - North

Sydney - City and Inner South and Brisbane - North are very different urban environments. Sydney - City and Inner South is a high-density hub where 69.4% of people live in flats or apartments and 58.9% rent their homes. It is far more diverse, with 45.5% born overseas and 35.0% using another language at home. In contrast, Brisbane - North is dominated by separate houses (69.2%) and a more traditional family feel, with 27.7% of adults caring for children unpaid compared to just 14.7% in Sydney. This shift is seen in the housing, as 74.0% of Brisbane - North homes have three or more bedrooms, while only 27.3% do in Sydney.

Both areas have very similar unemployment rates, sitting around 5%. While they share this stability, their lifestyles diverge sharply. Sydney - City and Inner South is a walker's paradise with 49.4% of people working from home and 32.5% of homes without a car. Brisbane - North is more car-dependent, with 52.7% of people driving to work. Since 2011, the gap in university qualifications has widened, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher now far higher in Sydney - City and Inner South.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +106,742 larger in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
331,340 74th pct 224,598 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 264,544
  • First area, 2016: 315,551
  • First area, 2021: 331,340
  • Second area, 2011: 191,047
  • Second area, 2016: 206,522
  • Second area, 2021: 224,598
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3 yrs older in Brisbane - North gap narrowing
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: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +0.9 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap steady
1.5% 28th pct 2.5% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +5.4 pts higher in Brisbane - North 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: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Under 15 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +8.0 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap steady
9.9% 10th pct 17.9% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
De facto in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
21.2% 100th pct 13.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%

Age structure

46.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.0 pts 30.7%
20.3% Older adults (45–64) +3.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
9.9% Children (0–14) +8.0 pts ▸ 17.9%
10.5% Seniors (65+) +5.4 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.8 pts 11.7%

Marital status

58.9% Never married ◂ +20.8 pts 38.1%
28.8% Married +16.0 pts ▸ 44.7%
7.5% Divorced +1.6 pts ▸ 9.1%
2.5% Widowed +2.4 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.3% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - City and Inner South Brisbane - North

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 Brisbane - North: 0.9% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Brisbane - North: 0.9% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 0.9% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in Brisbane - North: 1.3% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Brisbane - North: 1.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 65–69 in Brisbane - North: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 1.9% females; 60–64 in Brisbane - North: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.6% males, 2.2% females; 55–59 in Brisbane - North: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 50–54 in Brisbane - North: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Brisbane - North: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Brisbane - North: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 5.6% males, 4.9% females; 35–39 in Brisbane - North: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.4% males, 6.9% females; 30–34 in Brisbane - North: 3.9% males, 4.2% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 7.3% males, 7.3% females; 25–29 in Brisbane - North: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 4.6% males, 4.8% females; 20–24 in Brisbane - North: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.5% males, 1.6% females; 15–19 in Brisbane - North: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.4% males, 1.3% females; 10–14 in Brisbane - North: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 1.6% males, 1.5% females; 5–9 in Brisbane - North: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - City and Inner South: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Brisbane - North: 3.1% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +20.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
45.5% 97th pct 25.5% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Country of birth

48.4% Australia +22.6 pts ▸ 71.0%
6.4% China ◂ +5.5 pts 0.9%
4.2% England ◂ +1.1 pts 3.1%
2.4% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.6% India +1.9 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.3% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.5% Vietnam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.3%
0.7% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.8% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.2% Nepal +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%

Ancestry

24.4% English +12.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
18.2% Australian +14.2 pts ▸ 32.3%
14.9% Chinese ◂ +11.6 pts 3.3%
10.9% Irish +2.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
7.3% Scottish +3.5 pts ▸ 10.8%
3.1% German +2.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
4.2% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.4% Indian +1.8 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.2% Greek ◂ +2.6 pts 0.6%
1.9% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.6 pts 0.4%
1.1% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%

Language

Other language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +17.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
35.0% 86th pct 17.1% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Limited English in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
5.4% 87th pct 1.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%

Language used at home

58.5% English only +20.6 pts ▸ 79.1%
7.1% Mandarin ◂ +5.8 pts 1.3%
2.6% Cantonese ◂ +1.9 pts 0.7%
2.0% Greek ◂ +1.8 pts 0.2%
1.6% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.3%
0.1% Punjabi +1.5 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.7% Hindi +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.9% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.5% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +10.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
48.9% 91st pct 38.8% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.8%

Religious affiliation

48.9% No religion ◂ +10.1 pts 38.8%
31.7% Christianity +16.4 pts ▸ 48.1%
8.0% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 5.5%
5.8% Buddhism ◂ +4.5 pts 1.3%
1.7% Hinduism +1.7 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.3% Islam ◂ +1.4 pts 0.9%
0.5% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.1% Judaism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +10.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
78.4% 98th pct 68.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.4%
  • First area, 2016: 72.0%
  • First area, 2021: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.1%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +18.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
48.7% 99th pct 30.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.2%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
Schools in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +24 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
79 24th pct 55 11th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.04 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2.41 57th pct 1.37 10th pct
Students in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2,337 more in Brisbane - North
31,628 33rd pct 33,965 40th pct
Avg size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +196 larger in Brisbane - North
422 47th pct 618 83rd pct
ICSEA in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +52 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,122 92nd pct 1,070 77th pct

Highest year of school

78.4% Year 12 ◂ +10.3 pts 68.1%
6.7% Year 10 +9.1 pts ▸ 15.8%
4.5% Year 9 or below +1.8 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.1% Year 11 +1.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

Highest qualification level

40.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.2 pts 31.7%
9.5% Certificate III / IV +14.4 pts ▸ 24.0%
19.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.4 pts 9.8%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.8% Certificate I / II +0.9 pts ▸ 1.7%

Field of qualification

25.3% Management & commerce ◂ +3.2 pts 22.1%
15.2% Society & culture ◂ +3.0 pts 12.2%
8.1% Engineering & related +5.0 pts ▸ 13.1%
7.0% Health +5.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.8% Creative arts ◂ +5.6 pts 4.2%
4.2% Education +3.5 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.0% Architecture & building +1.2 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 4.1%
4.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 2.8%
0.8% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$242 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$1,174 86th pct $932 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: $797
  • First area, 2016: $904
  • First area, 2021: $1,174
  • Second area, 2011: $675
  • Second area, 2016: $772
  • Second area, 2021: $932
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$256 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,207 86th pct $1,951 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,569
  • First area, 2016: $1,894
  • First area, 2021: $2,207
  • Second area, 2011: $1,396
  • Second area, 2016: $1,622
  • Second area, 2021: $1,951
Family income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$502 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,887 89th pct $2,385 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,039
  • First area, 2016: $2,369
  • First area, 2021: $2,887
  • Second area, 2011: $1,712
  • Second area, 2016: $1,977
  • Second area, 2021: $2,385
High earners in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +8.4 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
23.3% 90th pct 14.9% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
High-income homes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +7.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
33.9% 87th pct 26.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%

Household income distribution

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 31.1%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +5.1 pts ▸ 23.3%
22.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 13.7%
13.5% Under $650 +0.2 pts ▸ 13.7%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 12.4%

Personal income distribution

27.8% Under $650 +7.4 pts ▸ 35.2%
28.5% $650–$1,499 +4.0 pts ▸ 32.5%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 22.1%
10.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.5 pts 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +7.0 pts higher in Brisbane - North
21.7% 15th pct 28.7% 52nd pct
Mental health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.4 pts higher in Brisbane - North
8.7% 38th pct 10.1% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.2 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap widening
3.4% 12th pct 5.6% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Mental health +1.4 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.1% Other condition +1.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.8% Asthma +1.8 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.5% Arthritis +3.3 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.8% Diabetes +1.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.2% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.9% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.9% Lung condition +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.5% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.3% None ◂ +5.3 pts 64.9%
16.3% One condition +3.2 pts ▸ 19.5%
3.9% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.5% Three or more +1.7 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.9 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap narrowing
12.3% 29th pct 14.2% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3.9 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap steady
7.5% 10th pct 11.4% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +13.0 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap widening
14.7% 7th pct 27.7% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Defence service in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.4 pts higher in Brisbane - North
1.6% 14th pct 4.0% 80th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +7.0 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap narrowing
13.2% 11th pct 20.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +464 larger in Brisbane - North
5,049 48th pct 5,513 52nd pct
Median age in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +4 yrs older in Sydney - City and Inner South
29 yrs 86th pct 25 yrs 64th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.8 pts higher in Brisbane - North
54.0% 84th pct 55.8% 86th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.3 pts higher in Brisbane - North
7.9% 17th pct 10.2% 43rd pct
Median income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$55 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
$757 86th pct $702 77th pct
Household income in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$189 higher in Brisbane - North
$1,604 54th pct $1,793 72nd pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
8.5% 76th pct 7.5% 70th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +0.4 larger in Brisbane - North gap steady
2.1 6th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.7 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap steady
10.8% 11th pct 13.5% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
Living alone in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
36.6% 100th pct 26.7% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%

Family composition

42.7% Couples with children +15.3 pts ▸ 58.1%
44.0% Couples without children ◂ +17.2 pts 26.9%
10.8% One-parent families +2.7 pts ▸ 13.5%
2.4% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 1.6%

Household size

37.5% 2 people ◂ +3.9 pts 33.5%
36.6% 1 person ◂ +9.9 pts 26.7%
13.5% 3 people +3.2 pts ▸ 16.6%
8.8% 4 people +6.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
2.5% 5 people +2.9 pts ▸ 5.4%
1.1% 6 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$155 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$550 97th pct $395 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: $430
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2011: $330
  • Second area, 2016: $370
  • Second area, 2021: $395
Mortgage in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +$730 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
$2,700 94th pct $1,970 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,700
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $1,950
  • Second area, 2021: $1,970
People / bedroom in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +0.30 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
1.10 100th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.10
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +24.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
58.9% 100th pct 34.8% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.7%
  • First area, 2016: 56.8%
  • First area, 2021: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Owned outright in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +10.0 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap narrowing
16.3% 1st pct 26.3% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%
Separate houses in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +59.2 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap narrowing
10.0% 0th pct 69.2% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 77.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +46.7 pts higher in Brisbane - North gap steady
27.3% 0th pct 74.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.0%

How homes are owned or rented

58.9% Rented ◂ +24.1 pts 34.8%
22.1% Owned with a mortgage +13.4 pts ▸ 35.5%
16.3% Owned outright +10.0 pts ▸ 26.3%
1.3% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.3% Not stated even 1.3%

Types of homes

69.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +52.8 pts 16.6%
10.0% Separate house +59.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
19.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.7 pts 13.7%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

41.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.8 pts 19.5%
19.8% 3 bedrooms +20.3 pts ▸ 40.1%
5.8% 4 bedrooms +20.2 pts ▸ 25.9%
25.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +21.0 pts 4.8%
1.7% 5 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.2% Studio / none ◂ +3.8 pts 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

30.1% $350–$549 +26.8 pts ▸ 56.8%
31.6% $550–$749 ◂ +23.3 pts 8.4%
8.8% $200–$349 +11.9 pts ▸ 20.7%
18.6% $750 or more ◂ +17.1 pts 1.5%
8.2% Under $200 +1.6 pts ▸ 9.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +26.3 pts 15.8%
29.2% $1,800–$2,999 +9.9 pts ▸ 39.1%
13.3% $1,000–$1,799 +14.8 pts ▸ 28.1%
9.8% Under $1,000 +2.3 pts ▸ 12.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +25.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
32.5% 100th pct 7.2% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%
Work from home in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +30.5 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
49.4% 100th pct 18.9% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
PT commute in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
6.7% 91st pct 5.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
PT stops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +254 more in Brisbane - North
960 43rd pct 1,214 56th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.51 more in Brisbane - North
2.90 16th pct 5.41 74th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1,873.3 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
2,969.3 100th pct 1,096.0 57th pct
PT routes in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +77 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
236 93rd pct 159 88th pct

How people get to work

17.3% Car (driver) +35.5 pts ▸ 52.7%
49.4% Worked at home ◂ +30.5 pts 18.9%
7.4% Walked ◂ +5.8 pts 1.6%
1.6% Car (passenger) +2.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.7% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 3.5%
2.7% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 2.4%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.8 pts 0.7%

Motor vehicles per home

48.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.1 pts 38.8%
15.6% 2 vehicles +22.5 pts ▸ 38.2%
32.5% No vehicle ◂ +25.3 pts 7.2%
2.8% 3 vehicles +7.8 pts ▸ 10.6%
1.1% 4 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 5.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +13.2 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
57.8% 97th pct 44.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.6%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap widening
25.5% 88th pct 13.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
5.3% 62nd pct 4.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Participation in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap steady
68.2% 95th pct 67.2% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 64.9%
  • First area, 2021: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.2%
Full-time in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South gap narrowing
64.2% 86th pct 61.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.7%
  • First area, 2016: 68.9%
  • First area, 2021: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.1%

Industries people work in

10.2% Health care & social assistance +6.8 pts ▸ 17.0%
16.8% Professional & technical ◂ +7.7 pts 9.1%
8.9% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.3 pts 3.6%
7.3% Retail trade +1.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
8.2% Education & training +0.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.1% Public administration & safety +1.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.5 pts 6.2%
5.2% Construction +2.5 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.0% Transport & warehousing +2.3 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.9% Manufacturing +1.8 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.0% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.7 pts 1.3%
2.8% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

39.2% Professionals ◂ +11.7 pts 27.5%
17.5% Managers ◂ +4.6 pts 12.9%
11.4% Clerical & administrative +3.2 pts ▸ 14.6%
8.1% Technicians & trades +3.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.1% Community & personal service +3.2 pts ▸ 11.3%
6.5% Sales workers +1.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.8% Labourers +2.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.7% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +125,637 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
369,674 72nd pct 244,037 43rd pct
Growth in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
10.2% 82nd pct 7.1% 63rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +172 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
1,390 86th pct 1,218 76th pct
Max temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3.1 higher in Brisbane - North
23.4 44th pct 26.5 75th pct
Min temp in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.2 higher in Brisbane - North
13.7 77th pct 16.0 89th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.4 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.4 100th pct 7.0 81st pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.3 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
7.9 100th pct 6.6 81st pct
15-min city in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +12.9 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.3% 100th pct 86.4% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +11.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
98.6% 100th pct 87.6% 87th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
100.0% 100th pct 96.9% 85th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +12.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
99.7% 100th pct 87.0% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
100.0% 100th pct 98.7% 84th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +31.6 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
97.7% 100th pct 66.1% 80th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +2.6 more in Sydney - City and Inner South
15.3 41st pct 12.7 22nd pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +275 higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
403 100th pct 128 83rd pct
Mean slope in Sydney - City and Inner Southin Brisbane - North +4.7 pts higher in Sydney - City and Inner South
9.6% 97th pct 4.9% 33rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - City and Inner South vs Brisbane - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/117/sydney-city-and-inner-south/vs/302/brisbane-north