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Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby profile

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby are both large, populous areas of the city. Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby has a much more qualified and wealthier population, with 53.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 28.0% in Sydney - Inner South West. Typical weekly personal income is also far higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby at $1,218, while it is $706 in Sydney - Inner South West. Conversely, Sydney - Inner South West is far more linguistically diverse, with 57.1% of people using a language other than English at home, compared to 32.0% in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two areas have often widened. The difference in typical personal income and the share of people working from home have both increased, though the gap in language diversity has narrowed. Despite these shifting trends, the two areas remain very similar in some ways; they both have the same share of children under 15 (18.0%) and an almost identical proportion of recent overseas arrivals. Both areas also have nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +181,073 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
605,118 92nd pct 424,045 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 374,665
  • Second area, 2016: 405,356
  • Second area, 2021: 424,045
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
37 yrs 29th pct 40 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
0.7% 13th pct 0.4% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
15.9% 43rd pct 17.3% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
18.0% 55th pct 18.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 9.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.9 pts 28.0%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +2.1 pts ▸ 25.7%
18.0% Children (0–14) even 18.0%
15.9% Seniors (65+) +1.4 pts ▸ 17.3%
12.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.6 pts 11.0%

Marital status

49.7% Married +3.8 pts ▸ 53.5%
33.9% Never married ◂ +1.2 pts 32.7%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +0.8 pts 7.3%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +0.7 pts 4.3%
3.3% Separated ◂ +1.2 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

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 - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.5% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
45.6% 97th pct 41.7% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia +6.5 pts ▸ 55.5%
7.7% China +0.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.9% England +4.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.6% Vietnam ◂ +3.2 pts 0.5%
1.7% India +1.2 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +2.2 pts 0.6%
0.2% South Africa +1.6 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% New Zealand +0.7 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%

Ancestry

12.5% English +17.1 pts ▸ 29.6%
13.8% Australian +9.5 pts ▸ 23.3%
15.5% Chinese +2.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
3.9% Irish +6.0 pts ▸ 9.9%
2.8% Scottish +5.9 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.4% Greek ◂ +6.2 pts 1.1%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +3.9 pts 0.7%
4.1% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 3.2%
2.5% Indian +1.6 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.2% German +1.9 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 1.6%
0.3% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +25.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
57.1% 100th pct 32.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 4.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Language used at home

36.6% English only +28.1 pts ▸ 64.7%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +11.6 pts 0.5%
7.3% Mandarin +2.0 pts ▸ 9.4%
5.4% Greek ◂ +5.0 pts 0.4%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.6 pts 4.5%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.2 pts 0.4%
0.7% Hindi +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.2% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +20.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 42.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity ◂ +1.6 pts 43.0%
21.6% No religion +20.3 pts ▸ 42.0%
16.5% Islam ◂ +15.3 pts 1.2%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 5.1%
5.2% Buddhism ◂ +2.1 pts 3.1%
4.0% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 3.6%
0.1% Judaism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +18.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
65.1% 78th pct 83.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +25.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
28.0% 74th pct 53.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.0%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +53 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 118 61st pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.02 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1.57 20th pct 1.55 19th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5,018 more in Sydney - Inner South West
80,189 86th pct 75,171 84th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +179 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
474 55th pct 654 88th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +120 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,040 66th pct 1,160 100th pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 +18.1 pts ▸ 83.2%
13.2% Year 10 ◂ +5.9 pts 7.4%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.1 pts 2.9%
3.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.8 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Bachelor degree +11.1 pts ▸ 42.7%
12.4% Postgraduate degree +9.2 pts ▸ 21.6%
17.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.3 pts 7.9%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.6 pts 12.5%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce +4.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.6% Society & culture +3.9 pts ▸ 14.5%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +2.3 pts 9.6%
7.9% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.4% Education ◂ +0.1 pts 6.2%
5.8% Information technology even 5.8%
3.7% Creative arts +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
4.6% Architecture & building ◂ +1.3 pts 3.3%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.3 pts 2.3%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences +1.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$512 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$706 22nd pct $1,218 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $897
  • Second area, 2016: $1,029
  • Second area, 2021: $1,218
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$889 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$1,734 57th pct $2,623 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $2,111
  • Second area, 2016: $2,333
  • Second area, 2021: $2,623
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$1,337 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$1,972 49th pct $3,309 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $2,558
  • Second area, 2016: $2,814
  • Second area, 2021: $3,309
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +19.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
9.5% 45th pct 28.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +20.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
22.7% 63rd pct 43.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%

Household income distribution

12.3% $4,000 or more +19.3 pts ▸ 31.6%
29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.7 pts 25.9%
25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.1 pts 16.2%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.6 pts 9.8%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.2 pts ▸ 11.6%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.6 pts 30.9%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.0 pts 24.2%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 24.2%
3.4% $3,000 or more +13.0 pts ▸ 16.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
21.1% 14th pct 22.8% 20th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.0% 11th pct 6.0% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.2% 60th pct 3.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Other condition +0.3 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.4% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.2% Arthritis ◂ +0.3 pts 5.9%
5.0% Mental health +1.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.1 pts 3.1%
3.3% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.1% Cancer +0.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None +1.5 pts ▸ 72.1%
14.8% One condition +2.2 pts ▸ 17.0%
4.2% Two conditions even 4.2%
2.2% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +9.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
8.3% 10th pct 18.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
22.7% 23rd pct 27.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
0.9% 0th pct 1.8% 18th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
19.1% 28th pct 22.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2,810 larger in Sydney - Inner South West
4,410 42nd pct 1,600 19th pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
27 yrs 76th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +21.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
47.2% 74th pct 68.3% 100th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.6% 14th pct 5.5% 0th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$279 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$691 75th pct $970 89th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$717 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$1,771 70th pct $2,488 97th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 6.8% 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
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: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
14.6% 52nd pct 9.6% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
21.9% 15th pct 25.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children +0.7 pts ▸ 63.7%
20.9% Couples without children +4.9 pts ▸ 25.8%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +5.1 pts 9.6%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%

Household size

28.4% 2 people +4.1 pts ▸ 32.5%
21.9% 1 person +3.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +1.3 pts 16.9%
17.3% 4 people +0.3 pts ▸ 17.5%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +2.3 pts 6.0%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$120 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$440 86th pct $560 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $466
  • Second area, 2016: $555
  • Second area, 2021: $560
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$700 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$2,300 87th pct $3,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,708
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $3,000
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.10 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
1.00 93rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.10
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
36.9% 85th pct 33.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
29.7% 36th pct 32.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
50.6% 11th pct 46.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
59.5% 11th pct 57.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

How homes are owned or rented

36.9% Rented ◂ +3.2 pts 33.8%
29.7% Owned outright +2.7 pts ▸ 32.4%
30.1% Owned with a mortgage +1.2 pts ▸ 31.3%
1.6% Other tenure +0.2 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 0.8%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house ◂ +4.6 pts 46.1%
34.3% Flat or apartment +11.7 pts ▸ 46.0%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.7 pts 7.5%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

32.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 25.9%
32.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.2 pts 29.2%
19.0% 4 bedrooms +1.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
5.9% 1 bedroom +5.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
8.0% 5 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.5% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 ◂ +11.3 pts 36.4%
19.3% $550–$749 +9.8 pts ▸ 29.1%
4.2% $750 or more +19.1 pts ▸ 23.4%
14.6% $200–$349 ◂ +9.3 pts 5.3%
10.3% Under $200 ◂ +7.3 pts 3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.0% $3,000 or more +18.2 pts ▸ 49.3%
31.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 23.6%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.6 pts 10.8%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.1 pts 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
12.4% 89th pct 10.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +20.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 54.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.3%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 3.9% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +589 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 2,243 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.61 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
4.68 53rd pct 5.29 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +306.7 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,472.2 72nd pct 1,778.9 84th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +46 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
90 63rd pct 136 87th pct

How people get to work

33.5% Worked at home +20.8 pts ▸ 54.3%
34.2% Car (driver) ◂ +11.1 pts 23.1%
5.0% Train ◂ +2.5 pts 2.5%
1.9% Walked +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.1 pts 1.8%
0.8% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.2% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 45.7%
30.7% 2 vehicles +1.4 pts ▸ 32.1%
12.4% No vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 10.8%
9.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.0 pts 7.9%
5.5% 4 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 3.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
36.3% 26th pct 43.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
14.7% 57th pct 14.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.4% 80th pct 4.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +12.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
52.8% 19th pct 65.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +10.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
52.7% 11th pct 63.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.6%

Industries people work in

8.7% Professional & technical +9.2 pts ▸ 18.0%
13.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.2 pts 13.4%
6.4% Finance & insurance +5.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +3.1 pts 6.9%
8.0% Education & training +1.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.8% Construction ◂ +2.9 pts 4.9%
7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 pts 2.4%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.7 pts 4.5%
5.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.1 pts 3.3%
5.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.8 pts 4.3%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%
1.8% Media & telecommunications +1.7 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals +16.1 pts ▸ 41.3%
12.3% Managers +8.5 pts ▸ 20.8%
15.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.9 pts 12.2%
11.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.0 pts 6.1%
10.1% Community & personal service ◂ +3.3 pts 6.8%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +2.4 pts 6.5%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +5.4 pts 3.1%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.8 pts 1.5%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +194,845 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 447,312 81st pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
5.7% 47th pct 5.0% 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +296 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,177 74th pct 1,472 90th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
23.7 48th pct 23.1 40th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
12.7 64th pct 12.3 59th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
7.8 90th pct 8.1 92nd pct
7.4 92nd pct 7.4 91st pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
96.7% 96th pct 93.1% 91st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
89.9% 90th pct 89.7% 89th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 98.9% 94th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 94.0% 93rd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.9% 99th pct 99.5% 92nd pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
79.0% 89th pct 85.5% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7.4 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
9.3 0th pct 16.8 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +90 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
194 89th pct 104 79th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.3% 41st pct 9.9% 98th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/119/sydney-inner-south-west/vs/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby