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Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 23 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Sydney - South West profile

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - South West

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - South West are two large, nearby areas with very different living patterns. Sydney - Inner South West is much more walkable, with 96.7% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed, and a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (28.0% compared to 17.7%). In contrast, Sydney - South West is dominated by larger homes, where separate houses are far more common at 75.0% and homes with three or more bedrooms are far more frequent at 79.4%.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with the gap in university qualifications widening to 10.3 percentage points. Despite this, they share a similar everyday financial profile, with typical weekly household incomes sitting at $1,734 and $1,713 respectively. Both areas also see a similar share of residents living with a mental health condition, at around 5% or 5.1%, which is close to the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +130,688 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
605,118 92nd pct 474,430 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 360,166
  • Second area, 2016: 405,962
  • Second area, 2021: 474,430
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - 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 - South West +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
0.7% 13th pct 1.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +2.6 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: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 20.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 5.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.8 pts 28.1%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +0.4 pts ▸ 24.1%
18.0% Children (0–14) +2.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
15.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.6 pts 13.3%
12.6% Youth (15–24) +1.0 pts ▸ 13.7%

Marital status

49.7% Married ◂ +0.3 pts 49.4%
33.9% Never married +0.3 pts ▸ 34.2%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 7.8%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +0.2 pts 4.8%
3.3% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - 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 - South West: 0.6% males, 0.9% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - South West: 0.7% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - 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 - South West: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - 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 - South West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Sydney - South West: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - South West: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Sydney - South West: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Sydney - South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Sydney - South West: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
45.6% 97th pct 47.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.4%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia ◂ +1.6 pts 47.3%
3.6% Vietnam +4.9 pts ▸ 8.5%
7.7% China ◂ +6.2 pts 1.5%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +2.3 pts 0.5%
1.7% India +0.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.6% Philippines even 1.6%
1.2% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.9% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.9% England ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
0.2% South Africa even 0.2%

Ancestry

15.5% Chinese ◂ +7.1 pts 8.4%
13.8% Australian ◂ +0.2 pts 13.6%
12.5% English ◂ +1.6 pts 10.8%
4.6% Vietnamese +6.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.4% Greek ◂ +5.9 pts 1.5%
4.1% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.5% Indian +1.5 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.9% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 2.4%
2.8% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 2.0%
2.1% Filipino +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.2% German ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%
0.3% Dutch even 0.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
57.1% 100th pct 58.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 14.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Language used at home

36.6% English only ◂ +1.7 pts 34.9%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +1.9 pts 10.2%
4.6% Vietnamese +6.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
7.3% Mandarin ◂ +5.6 pts 1.7%
5.4% Greek ◂ +4.6 pts 0.9%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +3.0 pts 2.2%
0.7% Hindi +1.4 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.2% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.8% Tagalog even 0.9%
0.2% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +6.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 14.9% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity +6.0 pts ▸ 50.6%
21.6% No religion ◂ +6.8 pts 14.9%
16.5% Islam ◂ +6.3 pts 10.2%
5.2% Buddhism +6.1 pts ▸ 11.3%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 7.0%
4.0% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 3.6%
0.5% Other religions +1.9 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +8.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
65.1% 78th pct 56.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 47.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +10.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
28.0% 74th pct 17.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +31 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 140 79th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.16 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1.57 20th pct 1.41 12th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +15,198 more in Sydney - South West
80,189 86th pct 95,387 89th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +217 larger in Sydney - South West
474 55th pct 691 93rd pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +39 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
1,040 66th pct 1,001 43rd pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 ◂ +8.4 pts 56.6%
11.0% Year 9 or below +6.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
13.2% Year 10 +1.9 pts ▸ 15.1%
3.4% Year 11 +0.8 pts ▸ 4.3%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.5 pts 26.2%
17.2% Certificate III / IV +7.4 pts ▸ 24.6%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.2 pts ▸ 17.3%
12.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 7.3%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
1.5% Certificate I / II +0.6 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce ◂ +3.7 pts 21.4%
11.9% Engineering & related +1.8 pts ▸ 13.7%
10.6% Society & culture +0.3 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.9% Health +0.2 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.4% Education +0.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 4.4%
4.6% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 5.3%
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 ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$86 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
$706 22nd pct $620 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $426
  • Second area, 2016: $500
  • Second area, 2021: $620
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$21 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
$1,734 57th pct $1,713 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $1,171
  • Second area, 2016: $1,429
  • Second area, 2021: $1,713
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$122 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
$1,972 49th pct $1,850 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $1,235
  • Second area, 2016: $1,489
  • Second area, 2021: $1,850
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
9.5% 45th pct 6.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
22.7% 63rd pct 21.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Household income distribution

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 30.6%
25.4% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 26.8%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +1.2 pts 15.2%
12.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 10.4%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 10.8%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 +4.2 pts ▸ 47.7%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.5 pts 29.7%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 13.4%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West
21.1% 14th pct 21.5% 14th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.0 pts higher in Sydney - South West
5.0% 11th pct 5.1% 11th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
6.2% 60th pct 7.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.2% Arthritis +0.1 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.4% Asthma +0.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.1% Diabetes +0.8 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.0% Mental health even 5.1%
3.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 1.7%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%
0.8% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +0.5 pts 70.1%
14.8% One condition +0.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
4.2% Two conditions even 4.2%
2.2% Three or more +0.1 pts ▸ 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
8.3% 10th pct 6.3% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 11.1% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
22.7% 23rd pct 23.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - South West
0.9% 0th pct 1.1% 3rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
19.1% 28th pct 18.2% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1,986 larger in Sydney - South West
4,410 42nd pct 6,396 58th pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +5 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West
27 yrs 76th pct 22 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +9.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
47.2% 74th pct 38.1% 48th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West
7.6% 14th pct 8.7% 24th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$101 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
$691 75th pct $590 50th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$164 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
$1,771 70th pct $1,607 54th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 5.7% 51st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.4 larger in Sydney - South West gap steady
2.8 89th pct 3.2 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
14.6% 52nd pct 17.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +5.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
21.9% 15th pct 16.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children +3.6 pts ▸ 66.5%
20.9% Couples without children ◂ +5.6 pts 15.3%
14.6% One-parent families +2.3 pts ▸ 17.0%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%

Household size

28.4% 2 people ◂ +4.2 pts 24.3%
21.9% 1 person ◂ +5.5 pts 16.5%
17.3% 4 people +3.2 pts ▸ 20.4%
18.2% 3 people +0.3 pts ▸ 18.4%
8.4% 5 people +3.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.8% 6 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$35 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
$440 86th pct $405 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $290
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $405
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +$100 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
$2,300 87th pct $2,200 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,200
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South 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 - South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
36.9% 85th pct 35.4% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
29.7% 36th pct 25.7% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +24.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
50.6% 11th pct 75.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +19.9 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
59.5% 11th pct 79.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.4%

How homes are owned or rented

36.9% Rented ◂ +1.5 pts 35.4%
30.1% Owned with a mortgage +5.4 pts ▸ 35.6%
29.7% Owned outright ◂ +4.0 pts 25.7%
1.7% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house +24.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
34.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +20.6 pts 13.7%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.5 pts 10.8%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

19.0% 4 bedrooms +17.1 pts ▸ 36.1%
32.6% 3 bedrooms +0.3 pts ▸ 32.9%
32.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.1 pts 15.3%
8.0% 5 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
5.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.7 pts 3.3%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 +0.8 pts ▸ 48.5%
14.6% $200–$349 +6.1 pts ▸ 20.7%
19.3% $550–$749 ◂ +4.5 pts 14.8%
10.3% Under $200 +0.4 pts ▸ 10.7%
4.2% $750 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 1.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.6% $1,800–$2,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 38.1%
31.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 23.7%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 +1.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.6 pts 11.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
12.4% 89th pct 8.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +6.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 27.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 2.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +565 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 2,267 83rd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.10 more in Sydney - South West
4.68 53rd pct 4.78 57th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +173.8 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1,472.2 72nd pct 1,298.4 65th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +19 more in Sydney - Inner South West
90 63rd pct 71 44th pct

How people get to work

34.2% Car (driver) +10.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
33.5% Worked at home ◂ +6.1 pts 27.4%
5.0% Train ◂ +3.4 pts 1.6%
2.9% Car (passenger) +0.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.9% Walked ◂ +0.6 pts 1.3%
0.8% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.3 pts 32.2%
30.7% 2 vehicles +5.5 pts ▸ 36.2%
9.9% 3 vehicles +4.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.4% No vehicle ◂ +4.2 pts 8.2%
5.5% 4 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 9.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
36.3% 26th pct 36.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
14.7% 57th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
6.4% 80th pct 7.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
52.8% 19th pct 49.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
52.7% 11th pct 54.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.6%

Industries people work in

13.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.6 pts 13.0%
10.0% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.4% Manufacturing +3.8 pts ▸ 9.2%
7.8% Construction +1.2 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.7% Professional & technical ◂ +3.2 pts 5.5%
8.0% Education & training ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%
7.1% Transport & warehousing +0.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.5 pts 4.9%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.0 pts 5.2%
5.2% Public administration & safety +0.6 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.4 pts 3.3%
3.1% Wholesale trade +0.5 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals ◂ +5.6 pts 19.5%
15.1% Clerical & administrative +0.1 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.3% Managers ◂ +1.7 pts 10.6%
11.1% Technicians & trades +1.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers +4.9 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.6% Labourers +1.6 pts ▸ 10.2%
10.1% Community & personal service +0.1 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.6 pts 8.4%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +114,456 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 527,701 87th pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West
5.7% 47th pct 10.8% 84th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +200 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
1,177 74th pct 977 59th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.2 higher in Sydney - South West
23.7 48th pct 24.9 61st pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.6 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
12.7 64th pct 11.1 44th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.7 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.8 90th pct 6.1 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +1.5 more in Sydney - Inner South West
7.4 92nd pct 5.9 72nd pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +22.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
96.7% 96th pct 74.2% 71st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +18.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
89.9% 90th pct 71.1% 72nd pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +9.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 90.6% 70th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +14.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 83.4% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +8.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.9% 99th pct 91.9% 57th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +30.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
79.0% 89th pct 48.3% 60th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.4 more in Sydney - South West
9.3 0th pct 9.7 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +130 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
194 89th pct 64 73rd pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - South West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
5.3% 41st pct 4.6% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - 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/127/sydney-south-west