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Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Sutherland

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Sydney - Sutherland profile

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Sutherland

Sydney - Inner South West and Sydney - Sutherland are nearby areas with very different characters. Sydney - Inner South West is a multicultural hub where 45.6% of people were born overseas and 57.1% use a language other than English at home. It has a high rental rate of 36.9% and a very high walkability score (very walkable). In contrast, Sydney - Sutherland is more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $2,286 compared to $1,734 in Sydney - Inner South West. Homes in Sydney - Sutherland are more likely to be larger, with 71.6% having three or more bedrooms, and separate houses are far more common at 60.8%.

Everyday life shares several similarities across both areas, including a similar share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (about 28%) and nearly identical numbers of people per home. While they are similar in these respects, other gaps are changing; for example, the difference in typical personal incomes has widened since 2011. Sydney - Sutherland has also seen a growing share of residents with no religion, with a 12.3% gap over Sydney - Inner South West that has widened over time.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +375,514 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
605,118 92nd pct 229,604 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 210,267
  • Second area, 2016: 217,880
  • Second area, 2021: 229,604
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +4 yrs older in Sydney - Sutherland 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 - Sutherland +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
0.7% 13th pct 1.4% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
15.9% 43rd pct 18.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland 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: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +3.5 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 9.9% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.1 pts 24.8%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +2.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
15.9% Seniors (65+) +2.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
18.0% Children (0–14) +0.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
12.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.9 pts 11.7%

Marital status

49.7% Married +2.5 pts ▸ 52.1%
33.9% Never married ◂ +1.8 pts 32.1%
8.1% Divorced even 8.1%
5.0% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Sydney - Sutherland

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 - Sutherland: 1.1% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Sutherland: 1.1% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Sutherland: 1.7% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.3% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.0% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +26.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
45.6% 97th pct 19.3% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia +28.9 pts ▸ 77.9%
7.7% China ◂ +6.2 pts 1.5%
3.6% Vietnam ◂ +3.4 pts 0.3%
0.9% England +2.7 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +2.7 pts 0.1%
1.7% India ◂ +1.2 pts 0.5%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +1.0 pts 0.6%
1.2% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.2% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

Ancestry

12.5% English +25.5 pts ▸ 38.0%
13.8% Australian +21.8 pts ▸ 35.6%
15.5% Chinese ◂ +11.6 pts 3.9%
3.9% Irish +8.5 pts ▸ 12.4%
2.8% Scottish +6.8 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.4% Greek ◂ +3.6 pts 3.7%
4.1% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.2 pts 0.4%
1.2% German +2.2 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.5% Indian ◂ +1.5 pts 1.0%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%
0.3% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +43.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
57.1% 100th pct 13.8% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 1.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Language used at home

36.6% English only +46.3 pts ▸ 82.9%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +11.1 pts 1.0%
7.3% Mandarin ◂ +5.7 pts 1.6%
5.4% Greek ◂ +3.6 pts 1.8%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +4.2 pts 1.0%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.3 pts 0.3%
1.2% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%
0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +12.3 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 33.9% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity +13.8 pts ▸ 58.4%
21.6% No religion +12.3 pts ▸ 33.9%
16.5% Islam ◂ +15.6 pts 0.9%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.8 pts 4.6%
5.2% Buddhism ◂ +4.1 pts 1.1%
4.0% Hinduism ◂ +3.4 pts 0.6%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
65.1% 78th pct 63.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.1%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
28.0% 74th pct 28.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.1%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +89 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 82 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.36 more in Sydney - Sutherland
1.57 20th pct 1.93 44th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +42,779 more in Sydney - Inner South West
80,189 86th pct 37,410 46th pct
474 55th pct 474 55th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +38 higher in Sydney - Sutherland
1,040 66th pct 1,078 79th pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 ◂ +2.0 pts 63.1%
13.2% Year 10 +8.8 pts ▸ 22.0%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.8 pts 6.2%
3.4% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 4.6%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.0 pts 28.6%
17.2% Certificate III / IV +8.8 pts ▸ 26.1%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 17.5%
12.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.2 pts 9.2%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.5% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce ◂ +0.6 pts 24.6%
11.9% Engineering & related +3.2 pts ▸ 15.1%
10.6% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 11.2%
6.4% Education +2.9 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.9% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
4.6% Architecture & building +2.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +3.1 pts 2.8%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.4 pts 4.2%
3.7% Creative arts +0.6 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$311 higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
$706 22nd pct $1,017 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $718
  • Second area, 2016: $836
  • Second area, 2021: $1,017
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$552 higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
$1,734 57th pct $2,286 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $1,672
  • Second area, 2016: $1,979
  • Second area, 2021: $2,286
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$785 higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
$1,972 49th pct $2,757 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $2,013
  • Second area, 2016: $2,312
  • Second area, 2021: $2,757
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +9.6 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
9.5% 45th pct 19.1% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +12.4 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
22.7% 63rd pct 35.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%

Household income distribution

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 28.0%
25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.5 pts 19.8%
12.3% $4,000 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +4.6 pts 11.8%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 13.7%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 ◂ +10.1 pts 33.4%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.3 pts 30.0%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +8.7 pts ▸ 23.9%
3.4% $3,000 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 8.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +5.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
21.1% 14th pct 26.9% 42nd pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
5.0% 11th pct 7.1% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.2% 60th pct 4.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Arthritis +2.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.1% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.4% Asthma +2.1 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.0% Mental health +2.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +1.3 pts 3.9%
3.3% Heart disease +0.8 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.1% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.0% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.8% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.8% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +3.4 pts 67.2%
14.8% One condition +4.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
4.2% Two conditions +1.3 pts ▸ 5.5%
2.2% Three or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +5.3 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap narrowing
8.3% 10th pct 13.6% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 12.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +5.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
22.7% 23rd pct 28.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
0.9% 0th pct 2.4% 29th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
19.1% 28th pct 23.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1,152 larger in Sydney - Inner South West
4,410 42nd pct 3,258 32nd pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West
27 yrs 76th pct 25 yrs 64th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +7.9 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
47.2% 74th pct 55.0% 85th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.6% 14th pct 5.4% 0th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$156 higher in Sydney - Sutherland
$691 75th pct $847 87th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$659 higher in Sydney - Sutherland
$1,771 70th pct $2,430 96th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 3.6% 20th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.1 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
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: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
14.6% 52nd pct 10.7% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
21.9% 15th pct 22.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children +1.1 pts ▸ 64.0%
20.9% Couples without children +3.7 pts ▸ 24.6%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +3.9 pts 10.7%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.7%

Household size

28.4% 2 people +4.2 pts ▸ 32.6%
21.9% 1 person +0.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
17.3% 4 people +1.4 pts ▸ 18.7%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +2.2 pts 16.0%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +0.6 pts 7.7%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$60 higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
$440 86th pct $500 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $370
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $500
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +$318 higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
$2,300 87th pct $2,618 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,400
  • Second area, 2016: $2,427
  • Second area, 2021: $2,618
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +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 - Sutherland +14.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
36.9% 85th pct 22.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
29.7% 36th pct 36.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +10.1 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
50.6% 11th pct 60.8% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.8%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +12.1 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
59.5% 11th pct 71.6% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.6%

How homes are owned or rented

30.1% Owned with a mortgage +8.6 pts ▸ 38.8%
36.9% Rented ◂ +14.6 pts 22.3%
29.7% Owned outright +6.7 pts ▸ 36.4%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.0%
1.6% Other tenure even 1.6%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house +10.1 pts ▸ 60.8%
34.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.5 pts 24.8%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.4 pts 13.9%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

32.6% 3 bedrooms +0.3 pts ▸ 32.9%
32.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.4 pts 22.0%
19.0% 4 bedrooms +9.3 pts ▸ 28.2%
8.0% 5 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
5.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.6 pts 5.3%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 ◂ +6.4 pts 41.3%
19.3% $550–$749 +7.6 pts ▸ 26.9%
14.6% $200–$349 ◂ +6.5 pts 8.1%
4.2% $750 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
10.3% Under $200 ◂ +3.0 pts 7.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.0% $3,000 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
31.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.7 pts 30.0%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.9 pts 13.5%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.7 pts 9.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
12.4% 89th pct 5.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +3.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 37.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.2%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +3.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 2.1% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1,522 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 1,310 59th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.03 more in Sydney - Sutherland
4.68 53rd pct 5.71 80th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +547.7 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1,472.2 72nd pct 924.5 52nd pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +55 more in Sydney - Inner South West
90 63rd pct 35 20th pct

How people get to work

34.2% Car (driver) +5.4 pts ▸ 39.6%
33.5% Worked at home +3.7 pts ▸ 37.2%
5.0% Train ◂ +3.1 pts 1.9%
2.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 2.3%
1.9% Walked ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%
0.8% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.1%
0.2% Bicycle even 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.5 pts 34.0%
30.7% 2 vehicles +9.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
9.9% 3 vehicles +2.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.4% No vehicle ◂ +6.7 pts 5.7%
5.5% 4 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 7.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
36.3% 26th pct 34.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
14.7% 57th pct 7.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
6.4% 80th pct 3.1% 1st 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: 3.1%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
52.8% 19th pct 64.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +4.9 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
52.7% 11th pct 57.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%

Industries people work in

13.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.0 pts 12.5%
7.8% Construction +3.5 pts ▸ 11.3%
8.0% Education & training +2.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +1.7 pts 8.3%
8.7% Professional & technical +1.0 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.5 pts 5.7%
5.2% Public administration & safety +1.7 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.4 pts 6.0%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.6 pts 4.6%
5.4% Manufacturing ◂ +0.5 pts 4.8%
3.5% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.8 pts 2.9%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals +1.2 pts ▸ 26.3%
12.3% Managers +4.7 pts ▸ 17.0%
15.1% Clerical & administrative +0.4 pts ▸ 15.6%
11.1% Technicians & trades +1.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
10.1% Community & personal service ◂ +0.1 pts 10.0%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.9 pts 8.0%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +3.5 pts 5.1%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.9 pts 3.5%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +401,983 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 240,174 42nd pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
5.7% 47th pct 4.2% 30th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +212 higher in Sydney - Sutherland
1,177 74th pct 1,388 86th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
23.7 48th pct 23.1 39th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.9 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
12.7 64th pct 11.7 52nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.8 90th pct 7.2 84th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 more in Sydney - Inner South West
7.4 92nd pct 6.8 84th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +10.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
96.7% 96th pct 85.8% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
89.9% 90th pct 84.9% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 98.2% 91st pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +6.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 91.5% 89th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.9% 99th pct 98.8% 85th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +7.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
79.0% 89th pct 71.3% 84th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +3.0 more in Sydney - Sutherland
9.3 0th pct 12.3 18th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +140 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
194 89th pct 54 71st pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Sydney - Sutherland +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
5.3% 41st pct 7.7% 86th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Sydney - Sutherland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/119/sydney-inner-south-west/vs/128/sydney-sutherland