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Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Outer South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Sydney - Outer South West profile

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Outer South West

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - Outer South West are two very different parts of the city. Sydney - Inner South West is a very walkable area where 45.6% of people were born overseas and 57.1% use another language at home. In contrast, Sydney - Outer South West is more car-dependent, with a much higher share of separate houses (84.2% compared to 50.6%) and more large family homes, with 86.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked in different directions regarding their populations. The gap in the share of people who completed Year 12 and those using a language other than English at home has narrowed, while the gap in the number of separate houses and the share of children under 15 has widened. Despite these shifts, they remain alike in other ways, with almost identical shares of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +307,826 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
605,118 92nd pct 297,292 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 235,804
  • Second area, 2016: 262,064
  • Second area, 2021: 297,292
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
37 yrs 29th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 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 - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
0.7% 13th pct 4.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
15.9% 43rd pct 13.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
18.0% 55th pct 22.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 9.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.5 pts 28.4%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.5 pts 23.2%
18.0% Children (0–14) +4.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
15.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.5 pts 13.3%
12.6% Youth (15–24) +0.1 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

49.7% Married ◂ +0.1 pts 49.6%
33.9% Never married +0.8 pts ▸ 34.6%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 7.8%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +0.7 pts 4.3%
3.3% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Outer South 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 - Outer South West: 0.4% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.7% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.9% males, 3.7% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +18.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
45.6% 97th pct 26.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia +19.5 pts ▸ 68.5%
7.7% China ◂ +6.9 pts 0.8%
3.6% Vietnam ◂ +3.2 pts 0.5%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +1.6 pts 1.3%
1.7% India +0.9 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.9% England +1.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.2% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.6% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.2% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Ancestry

13.8% Australian +17.3 pts ▸ 31.1%
12.5% English +15.9 pts ▸ 28.4%
15.5% Chinese ◂ +12.9 pts 2.6%
3.9% Irish +3.5 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.4% Greek ◂ +6.2 pts 1.1%
2.8% Scottish +3.7 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +3.7 pts 0.8%
2.5% Indian +1.7 pts ▸ 4.1%
4.1% Italian even 4.0%
2.1% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.2% German +1.6 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.3% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +31.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
57.1% 100th pct 25.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +8.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 3.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Language used at home

36.6% English only +32.7 pts ▸ 69.3%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +9.2 pts 2.9%
7.3% Mandarin ◂ +6.4 pts 0.9%
5.4% Greek ◂ +4.9 pts 0.5%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +4.7 pts 0.5%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +3.9 pts 0.7%
0.7% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.2% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.5%
0.8% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Punjabi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 25.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity +8.3 pts ▸ 52.9%
21.6% No religion +3.8 pts ▸ 25.5%
16.5% Islam ◂ +8.9 pts 7.6%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 6.4%
5.2% Buddhism ◂ +3.2 pts 2.0%
4.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.5% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +11.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
65.1% 78th pct 53.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +8.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
28.0% 74th pct 19.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +62 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 109 52nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.07 more in Sydney - Outer South West
1.57 20th pct 1.64 25th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +27,086 more in Sydney - Inner South West
80,189 86th pct 53,103 65th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +22 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
474 55th pct 496 59th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +34 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
1,040 66th pct 1,005 45th pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 ◂ +11.9 pts 53.2%
13.2% Year 10 +11.7 pts ▸ 24.9%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.0 pts 10.0%
3.4% Year 11 +2.4 pts ▸ 5.8%

Highest qualification level

17.2% Certificate III / IV +14.8 pts ▸ 32.0%
31.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.7 pts 22.0%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma even 16.1%
12.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.2 pts 8.2%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate even 2.5%
1.5% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce ◂ +4.6 pts 20.6%
11.9% Engineering & related +3.7 pts ▸ 15.6%
10.6% Society & culture +1.1 pts ▸ 11.7%
7.9% Health +1.3 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.4% Education +1.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.6% Architecture & building +1.4 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +2.2 pts 3.7%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 2.3%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$98 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
$706 22nd pct $804 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $591
  • Second area, 2016: $686
  • Second area, 2021: $804
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$182 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
$1,734 57th pct $1,916 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $1,389
  • Second area, 2016: $1,637
  • Second area, 2021: $1,916
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$164 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
$1,972 49th pct $2,136 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $1,543
  • Second area, 2016: $1,794
  • Second area, 2021: $2,136
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
9.5% 45th pct 9.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
22.7% 63rd pct 23.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Household income distribution

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 +3.6 pts ▸ 33.1%
25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.0 pts 24.3%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +3.5 pts 12.9%
12.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 11.4%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 12.1%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 ◂ +4.0 pts 39.6%
30.3% $650–$1,499 +3.3 pts ▸ 33.5%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 17.7%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 2.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +6.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
21.1% 14th pct 27.4% 45th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.0% 11th pct 8.0% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.2% 60th pct 5.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Arthritis +2.4 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.4% Asthma +3.2 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.1% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 8.0%
5.0% Mental health +2.9 pts ▸ 8.0%
5.1% Diabetes +0.6 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.3% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.1% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.0% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.8% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +5.7 pts 64.9%
14.8% One condition +3.8 pts ▸ 18.6%
4.2% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.2% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
8.3% 10th pct 9.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 11.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +6.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
22.7% 23rd pct 29.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
0.9% 0th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
19.1% 28th pct 22.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7,598 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
4,410 42nd pct 12,008 77th pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +6 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West
27 yrs 76th pct 21 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +9.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
47.2% 74th pct 38.0% 47th pct
7.6% 14th pct 7.6% 14th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$35 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
$691 75th pct $656 68th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$20 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
$1,771 70th pct $1,791 71st pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +5.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 3.4% 17th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.1 larger in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
2.8 89th pct 2.9 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
14.6% 52nd pct 15.7% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.7%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
21.9% 15th pct 18.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children +1.3 pts ▸ 64.2%
20.9% Couples without children ◂ +1.7 pts 19.2%
14.6% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 15.7%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%

Household size

28.4% 2 people +0.1 pts ▸ 28.5%
21.9% 1 person ◂ +3.6 pts 18.3%
17.3% 4 people +2.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
18.2% 3 people +0.2 pts ▸ 18.3%
8.4% 5 people +1.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
5.8% 6 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$40 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
$440 86th pct $400 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $277
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$133 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
$2,300 87th pct $2,167 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $1,980
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.20 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
1.00 93rd pct 0.80 29th 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: 0.80
Renting in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +8.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
36.9% 85th pct 28.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +5.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
29.7% 36th pct 24.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +33.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
50.6% 11th pct 84.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.2%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +26.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
59.5% 11th pct 86.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.1%

How homes are owned or rented

30.1% Owned with a mortgage +13.9 pts ▸ 44.1%
36.9% Rented ◂ +8.6 pts 28.3%
29.7% Owned outright ◂ +5.3 pts 24.5%
1.6% Other tenure +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house +33.6 pts ▸ 84.2%
34.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +30.1 pts 4.3%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.1 pts 11.1%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

19.0% 4 bedrooms +18.9 pts ▸ 37.8%
32.6% 3 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 37.1%
32.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.1 pts 10.3%
8.0% 5 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
5.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.9 pts 2.0%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 +7.2 pts ▸ 54.9%
19.3% $550–$749 ◂ +9.6 pts 9.7%
14.6% $200–$349 +3.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
10.3% Under $200 +2.0 pts ▸ 12.4%
4.2% $750 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 1.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.6% $1,800–$2,999 +10.5 pts ▸ 42.1%
31.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.6 pts 20.5%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 +3.6 pts ▸ 21.0%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.2 pts 10.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
12.4% 89th pct 5.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 25.9% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 2.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1,124 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 1,708 69th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.07 more in Sydney - Outer South West
4.68 53rd pct 5.75 81st pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +288.5 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1,472.2 72nd pct 1,183.7 60th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +5 more in Sydney - Outer South West
90 63rd pct 95 72nd pct

How people get to work

34.2% Car (driver) +12.8 pts ▸ 47.0%
33.5% Worked at home ◂ +7.6 pts 25.9%
5.0% Train ◂ +3.1 pts 1.9%
2.9% Car (passenger) +0.6 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.9% Walked ◂ +1.0 pts 1.0%
0.8% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%
0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.4 pts 32.1%
30.7% 2 vehicles +7.7 pts ▸ 38.4%
9.9% 3 vehicles +4.3 pts ▸ 14.2%
12.4% No vehicle ◂ +6.7 pts 5.7%
5.5% 4 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 9.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
36.3% 26th pct 37.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +6.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
14.7% 57th pct 8.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.4% 80th pct 4.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
52.8% 19th pct 60.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
52.7% 11th pct 56.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%

Industries people work in

13.5% Health care & social assistance +0.5 pts ▸ 14.0%
7.8% Construction +3.0 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.0% Retail trade even 10.0%
8.0% Education & training +0.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
8.7% Professional & technical ◂ +3.6 pts 5.1%
5.4% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.1% Transport & warehousing +0.2 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.8 pts 3.6%
5.2% Public administration & safety +1.2 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.0 pts 5.2%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%
3.5% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals ◂ +6.9 pts 18.3%
15.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.2 pts 14.9%
11.1% Technicians & trades +2.8 pts ▸ 14.0%
12.3% Managers ◂ +0.8 pts 11.5%
10.1% Community & personal service +1.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers +3.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.6% Labourers +0.8 pts ▸ 9.4%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 8.6%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +318,399 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 323,758 60th pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.7% 47th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +199 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
1,177 74th pct 978 60th pct
23.7 48th pct 23.7 48th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.6 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
12.7 64th pct 10.0 29th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.9 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.8 90th pct 4.9 48th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.7 more in Sydney - Inner South West
7.4 92nd pct 4.7 46th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +43.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
96.7% 96th pct 53.6% 44th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +38.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
89.9% 90th pct 51.2% 39th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +13.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 86.2% 59th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +27.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 69.8% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +8.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.9% 99th pct 91.3% 56th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +53.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
79.0% 89th pct 25.6% 10th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.4 more in Sydney - Outer South West
9.3 0th pct 11.7 14th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +173 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
194 89th pct 21 57th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.3% 41st pct 5.9% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Outer South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/119/sydney-inner-south-west/vs/123/sydney-outer-south-west