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Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Northern Beaches

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Sydney - Northern Beaches profile

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Northern Beaches

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - Northern Beaches are two distinct parts of the city with different social profiles. The Inner South West is much more culturally diverse, with 45.6% of people born overseas and 57.1% using a language other than English at home. In contrast, the Northern Beaches has significantly higher incomes; 41.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, compared to 22.7% in the Inner South West. The Northern Beaches also has a far higher share of people who identify as having no religion (43.7% versus 21.6%).

Both areas are very similar when it comes to the proportion of children under 15 and the number of people living alone. They also share similar household sizes and public transport access. However, some gaps are growing. The difference in typical weekly household income has widened to $858, and the gap in the share of people working from home has increased to 11% since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +341,564 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
605,118 92nd pct 263,554 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 237,640
  • Second area, 2016: 252,878
  • Second area, 2021: 263,554
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +4 yrs older in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
37 yrs 29th pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
0.7% 13th pct 0.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
15.9% 43rd pct 18.2% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 18.5% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 11.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.5 pts 24.4%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +3.9 pts ▸ 27.5%
18.0% Children (0–14) +0.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
15.9% Seniors (65+) +2.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 11.4%

Marital status

49.7% Married +1.1 pts ▸ 50.8%
33.9% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 33.6%
8.1% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +0.1 pts 4.9%
3.3% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Northern Beaches

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 - Northern Beaches: 1.0% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.7% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.7% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.7% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +15.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
45.6% 97th pct 30.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia +17.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.9% England +7.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.7% China ◂ +6.3 pts 1.4%
3.6% Vietnam ◂ +3.4 pts 0.2%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +2.5 pts 0.4%
1.2% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.7% India ◂ +1.0 pts 0.7%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.7%
0.2% South Africa +1.3 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.9% Italy even 0.9%

Ancestry

12.5% English +28.8 pts ▸ 41.2%
13.8% Australian +17.2 pts ▸ 31.1%
15.5% Chinese ◂ +12.1 pts 3.4%
3.9% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
2.8% Scottish +8.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.4% Greek ◂ +6.2 pts 1.1%
4.1% Italian +1.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.3 pts 0.3%
1.2% German +3.0 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.5% Indian ◂ +1.5 pts 1.0%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%
0.3% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 2.0%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +41.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
57.1% 100th pct 15.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 1.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Language used at home

36.6% English only +44.4 pts ▸ 81.0%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +11.9 pts 0.2%
7.3% Mandarin ◂ +6.0 pts 1.3%
5.4% Greek ◂ +5.0 pts 0.4%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +4.5 pts 0.7%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.4 pts 0.2%
1.2% Italian even 1.2%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%
0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.2% Punjabi even 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +22.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 43.7% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity +3.1 pts ▸ 47.7%
21.6% No religion +22.0 pts ▸ 43.7%
16.5% Islam ◂ +16.0 pts 0.5%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 5.0%
5.2% Buddhism ◂ +3.9 pts 1.4%
4.0% Hinduism ◂ +3.1 pts 0.8%
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 - Northern Beaches +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
65.1% 78th pct 73.1% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.1%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +9.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
28.0% 74th pct 37.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.7%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +89 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 82 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.11 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1.57 20th pct 1.68 27th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +41,136 more in Sydney - Inner South West
80,189 86th pct 39,053 48th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +14 larger in Sydney - Northern Beaches
474 55th pct 488 57th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +78 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,040 66th pct 1,117 91st pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 +8.1 pts ▸ 73.1%
13.2% Year 10 +0.9 pts ▸ 14.1%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.7 pts 4.3%
3.4% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Bachelor degree +4.7 pts ▸ 36.3%
17.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.2 pts 17.0%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 16.2%
12.4% Postgraduate degree +0.2 pts ▸ 12.6%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.4 pts ▸ 3.9%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 1.3%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce +2.1 pts ▸ 27.2%
10.6% Society & culture +2.1 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +1.3 pts 10.6%
7.9% Health +0.8 pts ▸ 8.6%
6.4% Education +1.2 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.6% Architecture & building +1.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.7% Creative arts +2.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +2.6 pts 3.2%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.0 pts 3.6%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.8 pts ▸ 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$403 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$706 22nd pct $1,109 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $779
  • Second area, 2016: $916
  • Second area, 2021: $1,109
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$858 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$1,734 57th pct $2,592 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $1,812
  • Second area, 2016: $2,178
  • Second area, 2021: $2,592
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$1,159 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$1,972 49th pct $3,131 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $2,188
  • Second area, 2016: $2,528
  • Second area, 2021: $3,131
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +14.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
9.5% 45th pct 24.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +19.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
22.7% 63rd pct 41.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.8%

Household income distribution

12.3% $4,000 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 29.9%
29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.4 pts 25.2%
25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.3 pts 17.1%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.2 pts 10.2%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.6 pts 30.9%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.1 pts 28.2%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +7.2 pts ▸ 22.4%
3.4% $3,000 or more +10.2 pts ▸ 13.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
21.1% 14th pct 23.8% 24th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
5.0% 11th pct 6.2% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.2% 60th pct 3.9% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 6.7%
6.2% Arthritis +0.7 pts ▸ 6.9%
5.4% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.0% Mental health +1.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.3 pts 2.9%
3.3% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.1% Cancer +1.0 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.0% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.8% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.8% Stroke even 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +0.4 pts 70.2%
14.8% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.2% Two conditions +0.3 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.2% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +8.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
8.3% 10th pct 16.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 11.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.9 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
22.7% 23rd pct 28.6% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
0.9% 0th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
19.1% 28th pct 22.1% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2,704 larger in Sydney - Inner South West
4,410 42nd pct 1,706 20th pct
27 yrs 76th pct 27 yrs 76th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +15.5 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
47.2% 74th pct 62.6% 94th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.6% 14th pct 6.2% 5th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$258 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
$691 75th pct $949 89th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$953 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
$1,771 70th pct $2,724 100th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 5.8% 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.1 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
2.8 89th pct 2.7 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
14.6% 52nd pct 9.7% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
21.9% 15th pct 22.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children +1.6 pts ▸ 64.6%
20.9% Couples without children +4.2 pts ▸ 25.1%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +5.0 pts 9.7%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.7%

Household size

28.4% 2 people +3.6 pts ▸ 32.1%
21.9% 1 person +0.4 pts ▸ 22.3%
17.3% 4 people +2.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +2.2 pts 15.9%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +0.8 pts 7.5%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$185 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$440 86th pct $625 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $460
  • Second area, 2016: $565
  • Second area, 2021: $625
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +$824 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$2,300 87th pct $3,124 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,800
  • Second area, 2016: $2,800
  • Second area, 2021: $3,124
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +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: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +10.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
36.9% 85th pct 26.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
29.7% 36th pct 34.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +6.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
50.6% 11th pct 57.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.3%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
59.5% 11th pct 63.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.5%

How homes are owned or rented

36.9% Rented ◂ +10.1 pts 26.9%
30.1% Owned with a mortgage +4.8 pts ▸ 34.9%
29.7% Owned outright +5.1 pts ▸ 34.8%
1.6% Other tenure +0.8 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.0%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house +6.6 pts ▸ 57.3%
34.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.0 pts 33.4%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.5 pts 8.8%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

32.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.5 pts 27.1%
32.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 25.8%
19.0% 4 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
8.0% 5 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 11.9%
5.9% 1 bedroom +3.1 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.5% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 ◂ +24.6 pts 23.1%
4.2% $750 or more +28.2 pts ▸ 32.4%
19.3% $550–$749 +12.5 pts ▸ 31.8%
14.6% $200–$349 ◂ +9.3 pts 5.3%
10.3% Under $200 ◂ +6.1 pts 4.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.0% $3,000 or more +20.9 pts ▸ 52.0%
31.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +10.4 pts 21.2%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.0 pts 10.4%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.4 pts 9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
12.4% 89th pct 6.6% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +10.5 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 44.0% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.0%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 2.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1,558 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 1,274 58th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.15 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
4.68 53rd pct 4.83 59th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +733.9 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,472.2 72nd pct 2,206.1 90th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +42 more in Sydney - Inner South West
90 63rd pct 48 26th pct

How people get to work

33.5% Worked at home +10.5 pts ▸ 44.0%
34.2% Car (driver) ◂ +1.3 pts 33.0%
5.0% Train ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.8 pts 2.2%
0.8% Bus +1.7 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.9% Walked +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.2% Bicycle +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.8 pts 36.8%
30.7% 2 vehicles +7.8 pts ▸ 38.4%
12.4% No vehicle ◂ +5.9 pts 6.6%
9.9% 3 vehicles +1.7 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.5% 4 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 6.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
36.3% 26th pct 38.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.0%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
14.7% 57th pct 12.2% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.4% 80th pct 3.2% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +12.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
52.8% 19th pct 65.5% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +5.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
52.7% 11th pct 58.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.0%

Industries people work in

8.7% Professional & technical +5.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.8 pts 11.8%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 8.5%
7.8% Construction +1.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.0% Education & training +0.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.4% Finance & insurance +0.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 2.7%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 5.5%
5.4% Manufacturing ◂ +1.0 pts 4.3%
5.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 4.0%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%
3.5% Other services ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals +5.3 pts ▸ 30.5%
12.3% Managers +8.6 pts ▸ 20.9%
15.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.1 pts 12.0%
11.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.3 pts 10.8%
10.1% Community & personal service ◂ +1.3 pts 8.8%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.9 pts 8.1%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +3.9 pts 4.7%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.6 pts 2.8%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +369,501 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 272,656 49th pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
5.7% 47th pct 3.1% 19th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +231 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,177 74th pct 1,408 87th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.9 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
23.7 48th pct 22.8 36th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.4 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
12.7 64th pct 13.1 71st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.3 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.8 90th pct 7.5 87th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +0.4 more in Sydney - Inner South West
7.4 92nd pct 7.0 86th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +8.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
96.7% 96th pct 88.4% 85th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +4.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
89.9% 90th pct 85.8% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 95.9% 82nd pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +8.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 89.3% 85th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.9% 99th pct 98.4% 83rd pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
79.0% 89th pct 76.1% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +6.7 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
9.3 0th pct 16.0 47th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +117 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
194 89th pct 78 75th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Northern Beaches +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
5.3% 41st pct 9.7% 97th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Northern Beaches [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/119/sydney-inner-south-west/vs/122/sydney-northern-beaches