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Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Inner West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 7.5 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Sydney - Inner West profile

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Inner West

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - Inner West are neighbouring areas with distinct profiles. Sydney - Inner West is more affluent, with a typical household income of $2,250 a week compared to $1,734 in Sydney - Inner South West. Education levels are also higher in Sydney - Inner West, where 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far higher than the 28.0% in Sydney - Inner South West. In contrast, Sydney - Inner South West is more linguistically diverse, with 57.1% of people using another language at home, compared to 41.3% in Sydney - Inner West. Housing also differs, as Sydney - Inner South West has far more separate houses at 50.6%, while Sydney - Inner West is dominated by flats or apartments.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, with residents sharing the same typical age of 37 and an almost identical share of people aged 65 and over. They also share very similar levels of unpaid care and housework. However, some gaps are widening; since 2011, the difference in typical weekly incomes and the share of people working from home have both grown. While both areas sit well above the national figure for people who speak a language other than English, the gap between them has remained steady.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +300,347 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
605,118 92nd pct 304,771 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 263,560
  • Second area, 2016: 293,301
  • Second area, 2021: 304,771
37 yrs 29th pct 37 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
0.7% 13th pct 0.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
15.9% 43rd pct 15.2% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 15.0% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +5.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 12.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) +4.1 pts ▸ 34.0%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +0.3 pts ▸ 23.9%
18.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.0 pts 15.0%
15.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.6 pts 15.2%
12.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.8 pts 11.8%

Marital status

49.7% Married ◂ +4.4 pts 45.3%
33.9% Never married +6.6 pts ▸ 40.4%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +0.4 pts 7.7%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 4.1%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Inner West

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.4% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.2% males, 1.5% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.2% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.8% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.6% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.3% males, 2.2% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
45.6% 97th pct 43.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.1%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 52.8%
7.7% China +0.2 pts ▸ 7.9%
3.6% Vietnam ◂ +2.2 pts 1.5%
1.7% India +1.7 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.9% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.9% England +1.9 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.9% Italy +1.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%
1.2% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.2% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

12.5% English +8.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
13.8% Australian +4.0 pts ▸ 17.8%
15.5% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 16.5%
4.1% Italian +5.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.9% Irish +5.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.4% Greek ◂ +3.9 pts 3.5%
2.8% Scottish +3.4 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +2.6 pts 1.9%
2.5% Indian +1.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.2% German +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 1.9%
0.3% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +15.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
57.1% 100th pct 41.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 7.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%

Language used at home

36.6% English only +17.5 pts ▸ 54.1%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +9.9 pts 2.2%
7.3% Mandarin +1.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.4% Greek ◂ +3.4 pts 2.0%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +1.1 pts 4.1%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +3.1 pts 1.4%
1.2% Italian +2.5 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.7% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.2% Punjabi even 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +16.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 37.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.8%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity ◂ +1.9 pts 42.7%
21.6% No religion +16.1 pts ▸ 37.8%
16.5% Islam ◂ +14.4 pts 2.1%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 5.9%
4.0% Hinduism +2.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
5.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 4.3%
0.5% Other religions even 0.5%
0.1% Judaism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +11.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
65.1% 78th pct 76.3% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.3%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +16.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
28.0% 74th pct 44.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.6%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +86 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 85 29th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.28 more in Sydney - Inner West
1.57 20th pct 1.86 40th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +37,510 more in Sydney - Inner South West
80,189 86th pct 42,679 53rd pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +28 larger in Sydney - Inner West
474 55th pct 502 61st pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +72 higher in Sydney - Inner West
1,040 66th pct 1,112 89th pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 +11.2 pts ▸ 76.3%
13.2% Year 10 ◂ +4.2 pts 9.0%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.5 pts 6.4%
3.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Bachelor degree +7.5 pts ▸ 39.1%
12.4% Postgraduate degree +6.2 pts ▸ 18.6%
17.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.3 pts 10.9%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.2 pts 13.9%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce +0.8 pts ▸ 26.0%
10.6% Society & culture +3.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +2.6 pts 9.3%
7.9% Health +1.2 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.7% Creative arts +3.3 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.4% Education ◂ +0.3 pts 6.1%
5.8% Information technology +0.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.6% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 4.2%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.2 pts 3.4%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences +0.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$326 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$706 22nd pct $1,032 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $723
  • Second area, 2016: $828
  • Second area, 2021: $1,032
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$516 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$1,734 57th pct $2,250 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $1,662
  • Second area, 2016: $1,964
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$785 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$1,972 49th pct $2,757 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $1,985
  • Second area, 2016: $2,282
  • Second area, 2021: $2,757
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +11.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
9.5% 45th pct 21.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +12.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
22.7% 63rd pct 35.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.2%

Household income distribution

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 28.0%
25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.9 pts 19.4%
12.3% $4,000 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 23.4%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +4.1 pts 12.3%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.4 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 ◂ +10.5 pts 33.0%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.1 pts 28.1%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +7.3 pts ▸ 22.5%
3.4% $3,000 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 10.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
21.1% 14th pct 22.3% 18th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
5.0% 11th pct 6.8% 20th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.2% 60th pct 4.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Other condition +0.3 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.0% Mental health +1.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.2% Arthritis ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%
5.4% Asthma +0.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +1.3 pts 3.8%
3.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 3.0%
2.1% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.8% Dementia even 0.7%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None +0.6 pts ▸ 71.2%
14.8% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 16.3%
4.2% Two conditions even 4.2%
2.2% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
8.3% 10th pct 12.7% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 10.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
22.7% 23rd pct 22.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
0.9% 0th pct 1.3% 7th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
19.1% 28th pct 18.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +2,200 larger in Sydney - Inner South West
4,410 42nd pct 2,210 24th pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +2 yrs older in Sydney - Inner West
27 yrs 76th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +11.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
47.2% 74th pct 58.4% 89th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.6% 14th pct 7.5% 13th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$124 higher in Sydney - Inner West
$691 75th pct $815 87th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$143 higher in Sydney - Inner West
$1,771 70th pct $1,914 85th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 7.6% 72nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.3 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
2.8 89th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +3.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
14.6% 52nd pct 11.3% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
21.9% 15th pct 26.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children ◂ +5.0 pts 57.9%
20.9% Couples without children +8.2 pts ▸ 29.1%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +3.4 pts 11.3%
1.5% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 1.8%

Household size

28.4% 2 people +5.4 pts ▸ 33.8%
21.9% 1 person +4.3 pts ▸ 26.2%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +0.6 pts 17.5%
17.3% 4 people ◂ +1.9 pts 15.3%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +3.3 pts 5.1%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$60 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
$440 86th pct $500 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $415
  • Second area, 2016: $500
  • Second area, 2021: $500
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +$480 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$2,300 87th pct $2,780 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,500
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $2,780
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West even gap steady
1.00 93rd pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.10
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +4.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
36.9% 85th pct 41.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
29.7% 36th pct 27.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +16.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
50.6% 11th pct 34.0% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.0%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +12.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
59.5% 11th pct 47.2% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.2%

How homes are owned or rented

36.9% Rented +4.8 pts ▸ 41.7%
30.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.9 pts 28.2%
29.7% Owned outright ◂ +2.3 pts 27.5%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%
1.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house ◂ +16.7 pts 34.0%
34.3% Flat or apartment +14.8 pts ▸ 49.2%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.4 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.6% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

32.4% 2 bedrooms +7.2 pts ▸ 39.6%
32.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.9 pts 28.7%
19.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 13.0%
5.9% 1 bedroom +5.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.0% 5 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 5.4%
0.5% Studio / none +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 ◂ +5.9 pts 41.8%
19.3% $550–$749 +7.3 pts ▸ 26.6%
14.6% $200–$349 ◂ +5.4 pts 9.2%
4.2% $750 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.3% Under $200 ◂ +4.3 pts 6.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.0% $3,000 or more +12.8 pts ▸ 43.9%
31.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 27.0%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +4.9 pts 12.4%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.0 pts 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
12.4% 89th pct 14.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +13.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 46.7% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.7%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 6.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1,803 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 1,029 47th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1.30 more in Sydney - Inner South West
4.68 53rd pct 3.38 21st pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +631.5 more in Sydney - Inner West
1,472.2 72nd pct 2,103.7 89th pct
90 63rd pct 90 63rd pct

How people get to work

33.5% Worked at home +13.2 pts ▸ 46.7%
34.2% Car (driver) ◂ +8.8 pts 25.4%
5.0% Train ◂ +0.4 pts 4.6%
2.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.0 pts 2.0%
1.9% Walked +0.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.8% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.2% Bicycle +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle +7.1 pts ▸ 48.7%
30.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.5 pts 27.2%
12.4% No vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 14.9%
9.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.6 pts 6.3%
5.5% 4 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 2.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +9.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
36.3% 26th pct 45.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
14.7% 57th pct 19.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.4% 80th pct 4.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +11.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
52.8% 19th pct 64.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +7.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
52.7% 11th pct 60.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.4%

Industries people work in

8.7% Professional & technical +5.1 pts ▸ 13.8%
13.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.2 pts 13.3%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +2.2 pts 7.8%
8.0% Education & training +1.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.4% Finance & insurance +2.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.8% Construction ◂ +1.4 pts 6.4%
7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.7 pts 3.5%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.4 pts 5.8%
5.2% Public administration & safety +0.3 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.4% Manufacturing ◂ +1.6 pts 3.8%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%
3.5% Other services ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals +11.4 pts ▸ 36.6%
12.3% Managers +5.2 pts ▸ 17.5%
15.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.2 pts 12.9%
11.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.1 pts 8.0%
10.1% Community & personal service ◂ +2.4 pts 7.7%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +1.7 pts 7.2%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +3.1 pts 5.4%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.6 pts 2.8%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +317,860 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 324,297 60th pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
5.7% 47th pct 5.8% 48th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +53 higher in Sydney - Inner West
1,177 74th pct 1,230 77th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.2 higher in Sydney - Inner West
23.7 48th pct 23.9 50th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.1 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
12.7 64th pct 12.6 63rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.6 higher in Sydney - Inner West
7.8 90th pct 8.4 96th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.3 more in Sydney - Inner West
7.4 92nd pct 7.7 96th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
96.7% 96th pct 98.1% 98th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
89.9% 90th pct 98.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 97.1% 85th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 96.8% 97th pct
99.9% 99th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +7.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
79.0% 89th pct 86.3% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +3.9 more in Sydney - Inner West
9.3 0th pct 13.2 26th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +122 higher in Sydney - Inner West
194 89th pct 316 97th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Inner West +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
5.3% 41st pct 5.7% 54th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Inner West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/119/sydney-inner-south-west/vs/120/sydney-inner-west