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Sydney - Eastern Suburbs vs Sydney - South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 37 km apart · Sydney - Eastern Suburbs profile · Sydney - South West profile

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs Sydney - South West

Sydney - South West and Sydney - Eastern Suburbs are both major parts of the city, but they differ sharply in income and housing. Sydney - Eastern Suburbs is far wealthier, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,296 compared to $620 in Sydney - South West. Education levels also vary, as 48.3% of adults in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs hold a bachelor degree or higher, while 17.7% do in Sydney - South West. This contrast extends to their homes; Sydney - South West is dominated by separate houses (75%), whereas flats or apartments are the most common in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs (57.8%).

Both areas are very similar in their rates of long-term health conditions, which sit around 21%. However, other gaps have grown since 2011, such as the difference in typical family incomes and the share of people working from home. Sydney - Eastern Suburbs is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9, while Sydney - South West is very walkable at 6.1. Cultural differences remain distinct, with Sydney - South West being far more linguistically diverse, as 58.6% of residents use a language other than English at home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +213,020 larger in Sydney - South West gap widening
261,410 61st pct 474,430 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 249,546
  • First area, 2016: 267,037
  • First area, 2021: 261,410
  • Second area, 2011: 360,166
  • Second area, 2016: 405,962
  • Second area, 2021: 474,430
Median age in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2 yrs older in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
37 yrs 29th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
1.1% 20th pct 1.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.9%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
15.9% 43rd pct 13.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +5.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
15.3% 22nd pct 20.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
De facto in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +10.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
16.1% 90th pct 5.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Age structure

34.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.4 pts 28.1%
23.3% Older adults (45–64) +0.8 pts ▸ 24.1%
15.3% Children (0–14) +5.6 pts ▸ 20.9%
15.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.7 pts 13.3%
10.9% Youth (15–24) +2.7 pts ▸ 13.7%

Marital status

39.0% Married +10.3 pts ▸ 49.4%
46.9% Never married ◂ +12.7 pts 34.2%
7.7% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.1% Widowed +0.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.2% Separated +1.6 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs Sydney - South West

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.0% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Sydney - South West: 0.6% males, 0.9% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - South West: 0.7% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.4% males, 1.7% females; 75–79 in Sydney - South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.9% males, 2.2% females; 70–74 in Sydney - South West: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 1.9% males, 2.2% females; 65–69 in Sydney - South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.3% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Sydney - South West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.7% males, 2.8% females; 55–59 in Sydney - South West: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Sydney - South West: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Sydney - South West: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Sydney - South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.0% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.7% males, 5.2% females; 30–34 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 4.3% males, 5.0% females; 25–29 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 20–24 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.4% males, 2.3% females; 15–19 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 10–14 in Sydney - South West: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +8.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
38.9% 88th pct 47.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.7%
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.4%

Country of birth

56.3% Australia ◂ +8.9 pts 47.3%
0.4% Vietnam +8.2 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.3% England ◂ +5.7 pts 0.7%
2.8% South Africa ◂ +2.6 pts 0.2%
2.4% China ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 1.4%
0.9% India +1.1 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.8% Philippines +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.9% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.1% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

29.3% English ◂ +18.4 pts 10.8%
22.0% Australian ◂ +8.3 pts 13.6%
13.2% Irish ◂ +10.8 pts 2.4%
0.6% Vietnamese +10.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.5% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 8.4%
7.9% Scottish ◂ +6.0 pts 2.0%
5.0% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.1% Greek ◂ +2.6 pts 1.5%
1.5% Indian +2.5 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.7% German ◂ +2.6 pts 1.1%
1.1% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +35.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
23.2% 74th pct 58.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.4%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%
Limited English in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +12.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
2.3% 65th pct 14.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Language used at home

70.9% English only ◂ +36.0 pts 34.9%
0.4% Vietnamese +11.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.5% Arabic +9.7 pts ▸ 10.2%
2.8% Mandarin ◂ +1.1 pts 1.7%
1.6% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% Hindi +1.9 pts ▸ 2.1%
2.1% Greek ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%
1.2% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.3% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.1% Punjabi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +23.8 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
38.7% 38th pct 14.9% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • First area, 2021: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%

Religious affiliation

40.5% Christianity +10.1 pts ▸ 50.6%
38.7% No religion ◂ +23.8 pts 14.9%
1.8% Buddhism +9.5 pts ▸ 11.3%
1.0% Islam +9.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.2% Judaism ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.6% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 7.0%
0.9% Hinduism +2.7 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.3% Other religions +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +22.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
79.0% 99th pct 56.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.7%
  • First area, 2016: 73.7%
  • First area, 2021: 79.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 47.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +30.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
48.3% 98th pct 17.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.3%
  • First area, 2016: 41.8%
  • First area, 2021: 48.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Schools in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +69 more in Sydney - South West
71 17th pct 140 79th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.36 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1.77 34th pct 1.41 12th pct
Students in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +58,436 more in Sydney - South West
36,951 45th pct 95,387 89th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +156 larger in Sydney - South West
536 71st pct 691 93rd pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +132 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,133 96th pct 1,001 43rd pct

Highest year of school

79.0% Year 12 ◂ +22.4 pts 56.6%
3.6% Year 9 or below +13.4 pts ▸ 17.0%
7.6% Year 10 +7.6 pts ▸ 15.1%
2.8% Year 11 +1.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

Highest qualification level

41.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.7 pts 26.2%
9.9% Certificate III / IV +14.7 pts ▸ 24.6%
18.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.9 pts 7.3%
11.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.6 pts ▸ 17.3%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.7 pts 1.9%
0.8% Certificate I / II +1.3 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

26.1% Management & commerce ◂ +4.6 pts 21.4%
16.2% Society & culture ◂ +5.3 pts 10.9%
8.1% Engineering & related +5.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
9.3% Health ◂ +1.2 pts 8.1%
8.0% Creative arts ◂ +5.3 pts 2.7%
5.4% Education +1.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.8% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.7% Information technology +1.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%
0.8% Agriculture & environment even 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$676 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$1,296 88th pct $620 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $869
  • First area, 2016: $1,020
  • First area, 2021: $1,296
  • Second area, 2011: $426
  • Second area, 2016: $500
  • Second area, 2021: $620
Household income in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$800 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$2,513 96th pct $1,713 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,806
  • First area, 2016: $2,163
  • First area, 2021: $2,513
  • Second area, 2011: $1,171
  • Second area, 2016: $1,429
  • Second area, 2021: $1,713
Family income in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$1,554 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$3,404 100th pct $1,850 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,368
  • First area, 2016: $2,756
  • First area, 2021: $3,404
  • Second area, 2011: $1,235
  • Second area, 2016: $1,489
  • Second area, 2021: $1,850
High earners in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +21.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
28.3% 99th pct 6.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.2%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
High-income homes in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +20.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
41.6% 99th pct 21.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 31.5%
  • First area, 2021: 41.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Household income distribution

24.8% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 30.6%
30.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +20.0 pts 10.4%
16.0% $650–$1,499 +10.7 pts ▸ 26.8%
11.4% Under $650 +3.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
11.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.4 pts 10.8%

Personal income distribution

26.8% Under $650 +20.9 pts ▸ 47.7%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +4.8 pts ▸ 29.7%
24.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.3 pts 13.4%
16.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West
21.4% 14th pct 21.5% 14th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
6.1% 15th pct 5.1% 11th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
3.5% 13th pct 7.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.4% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.7% Arthritis +0.7 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.2% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%
6.1% Mental health ◂ +1.1 pts 5.1%
2.7% Diabetes +3.2 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.9% Heart disease +0.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.6% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 1.7%
0.9% Lung condition even 1.0%
0.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.9% None ◂ +0.8 pts 70.1%
15.9% One condition ◂ +0.9 pts 15.0%
3.9% Two conditions +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.6% Three or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +9.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
15.4% 57th pct 6.3% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
10.1% 23rd pct 11.1% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
22.9% 24th pct 23.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.1%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%
Defence service in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1.6% 13th pct 1.1% 3rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
16.9% 20th pct 18.2% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +3,543 larger in Sydney - South West
2,853 28th pct 6,396 58th pct
Median age in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +7 yrs older in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
29 yrs 86th pct 22 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +14.3 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
52.4% 82nd pct 38.1% 48th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West
6.4% 6th pct 8.7% 24th pct
Median income in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$166 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
$756 86th pct $590 50th pct
Household income in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$316 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
$1,923 86th pct $1,607 54th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
7.4% 69th pct 5.7% 51st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.9 larger in Sydney - South West gap steady
2.3 14th pct 3.2 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
One-parent in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +6.2 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
10.8% 12th pct 17.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
Living alone in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +13.3 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
29.7% 78th pct 16.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.4%
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Family composition

57.4% Couples with children +9.1 pts ▸ 66.5%
30.4% Couples without children ◂ +15.1 pts 15.3%
10.8% One-parent families +6.2 pts ▸ 17.0%
1.4% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%

Household size

35.1% 2 people ◂ +10.8 pts 24.3%
29.7% 1 person ◂ +13.3 pts 16.5%
13.7% 4 people +6.7 pts ▸ 20.4%
15.3% 3 people +3.1 pts ▸ 18.4%
4.7% 5 people +6.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
1.5% 6 or more +7.6 pts ▸ 9.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$195 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$600 100th pct $405 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $470
  • First area, 2016: $580
  • First area, 2021: $600
  • Second area, 2011: $290
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $405
Mortgage in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +$1,098 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
$3,298 100th pct $2,200 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,817
  • First area, 2016: $2,900
  • First area, 2021: $3,298
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,200
People / bedroom in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West even gap steady
1.00 93rd pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +9.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
45.2% 92nd pct 35.4% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.0%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
Owned outright in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2.2 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
27.9% 27th pct 25.7% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Separate houses in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +52.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
22.5% 0th pct 75.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +33.8 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
45.6% 3rd pct 79.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.0%
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.4%

How homes are owned or rented

45.2% Rented ◂ +9.7 pts 35.4%
23.8% Owned with a mortgage +11.7 pts ▸ 35.6%
27.9% Owned outright ◂ +2.2 pts 25.7%
1.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%
1.2% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

22.5% Separate house +52.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
57.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +44.0 pts 13.7%
18.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.7 pts 10.8%
1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

38.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.2 pts 15.3%
13.8% 4 bedrooms +22.3 pts ▸ 36.1%
25.8% 3 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 32.9%
13.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.8 pts 3.3%
6.1% 5 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 10.5%
1.6% Studio / none ◂ +1.3 pts 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

24.7% $350–$549 +23.8 pts ▸ 48.5%
31.1% $550–$749 ◂ +16.3 pts 14.8%
28.8% $750 or more ◂ +27.6 pts 1.3%
6.1% $200–$349 +14.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
6.4% Under $200 +4.3 pts ▸ 10.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +29.5 pts 23.7%
18.4% $1,800–$2,999 +19.7 pts ▸ 38.1%
9.7% $1,000–$1,799 +9.5 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.0% Under $1,000 +0.8 pts ▸ 11.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +8.5 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap steady
16.7% 93rd pct 8.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Work from home in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +23.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
50.5% 100th pct 27.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
PT commute in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
3.9% 72nd pct 2.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
PT stops in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1,213 more in Sydney - South West
1,054 48th pct 2,267 83rd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +0.75 more in Sydney - South West
4.03 28th pct 4.78 57th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1,743.2 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
3,041.6 100th pct 1,298.4 65th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +16 more in Sydney - South West
55 29th pct 71 44th pct

How people get to work

50.5% Worked at home ◂ +23.1 pts 27.4%
23.4% Car (driver) +21.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
4.2% Walked ◂ +2.9 pts 1.3%
1.9% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.7% Bus ◂ +2.2 pts 0.6%
0.8% Train +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.8 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

47.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.3 pts 32.2%
27.1% 2 vehicles +9.1 pts ▸ 36.2%
16.7% No vehicle ◂ +8.5 pts 8.2%
6.0% 3 vehicles +8.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
2.7% 4 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 9.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +10.0 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
46.4% 84th pct 36.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.3%
  • First area, 2016: 46.8%
  • First area, 2021: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +9.0 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap narrowing
19.8% 78th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
3.9% 13th pct 7.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
Participation in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +15.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
65.2% 84th pct 49.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.7%
  • First area, 2016: 63.0%
  • First area, 2021: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +8.7 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs gap widening
63.3% 86th pct 54.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.8%
  • First area, 2016: 67.4%
  • First area, 2021: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.6%

Industries people work in

16.9% Professional & technical ◂ +11.4 pts 5.5%
12.2% Health care & social assistance +0.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
6.5% Retail trade +3.8 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.8% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.9 pts 4.9%
2.5% Manufacturing +6.6 pts ▸ 9.2%
9.0% Education & training ◂ +1.6 pts 7.4%
6.9% Construction +2.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.2% Transport & warehousing +4.7 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.7% Public administration & safety +1.1 pts ▸ 5.7%
5.0% Accommodation & food +0.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.6% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.4 pts 1.3%
2.4% Wholesale trade +1.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Professionals ◂ +20.5 pts 19.5%
20.5% Managers ◂ +9.8 pts 10.6%
11.0% Clerical & administrative +4.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
7.2% Technicians & trades +5.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
2.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
3.4% Labourers +6.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.2% Community & personal service +3.1 pts ▸ 10.2%
6.8% Sales workers +1.6 pts ▸ 8.4%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +247,252 higher in Sydney - South West
280,449 50th pct 527,701 87th pct
Growth in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West
6.4% 55th pct 10.8% 84th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +507 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,484 91st pct 977 59th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +1.9 higher in Sydney - South West
22.9 38th pct 24.9 61st pct
Min temp in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2.9 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
14.0 79th pct 11.1 44th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2.7 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
8.9 99th pct 6.1 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +2.0 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
7.9 100th pct 5.9 72nd pct
15-min city in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +25.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
99.7% 100th pct 74.2% 71st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +26.8 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
97.9% 100th pct 71.1% 72nd pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +9.4 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
99.9% 100th pct 90.6% 70th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +15.9 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
99.4% 100th pct 83.4% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
100.0% 100th pct 91.9% 57th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +49.6 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
97.9% 100th pct 48.3% 60th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +6.0 more in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
15.7 45th pct 9.7 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +219 higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
283 95th pct 64 73rd pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Eastern Suburbsin Sydney - South West +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
8.4% 90th pct 4.6% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Eastern Suburbs vs Sydney - South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/118/sydney-eastern-suburbs/vs/127/sydney-south-west