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Sydney - Inner South West vs Moreton Bay - South

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 759 km apart · Sydney - Inner South West profile · Moreton Bay - South profile

Sydney - Inner South West Moreton Bay - South

Sydney - Inner South West and Moreton Bay - South are very different environments. Sydney - Inner South West is very walkable, with 45.6% of people born overseas and 57.1% using a language other than English at home. In contrast, Moreton Bay - South is more car-dependent, where 82.6% of homes are separate houses and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. A much larger share of people in Moreton Bay - South have no religion (43.4% compared to 21.6% in Sydney - Inner South West), and 33.1% of residents there provide unpaid childcare, which is 10 percentage points higher than in the Sydney area.

Both areas have roughly the same number of people per home and similar rates of people needing help with daily activities. However, the gap in working-from-home habits has widened significantly since 2011, with 33.5% of people now doing so in Sydney - Inner South West compared to 16.8% in Moreton Bay - South. While Sydney - Inner South West has a higher share of university graduates, both areas sit above the national figure for this qualification.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +387,418 larger in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
605,118 92nd pct 217,700 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 523,608
  • First area, 2016: 571,416
  • First area, 2021: 605,118
  • Second area, 2011: 167,430
  • Second area, 2016: 194,969
  • Second area, 2021: 217,700
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
37 yrs 29th pct 36 yrs 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.2 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
0.7% 13th pct 2.9% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
15.9% 43rd pct 12.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +3.8 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 21.8% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%
De facto in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +6.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
6.4% 2nd pct 12.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.7 pts 28.2%
23.6% Older adults (45–64) +0.8 pts ▸ 24.4%
18.0% Children (0–14) +3.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
15.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.0 pts 12.8%
12.6% Youth (15–24) +0.1 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

49.7% Married +0.2 pts ▸ 49.8%
33.9% Never married +0.9 pts ▸ 34.8%
8.1% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 3.6%
3.3% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner South West Moreton Bay - South

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 Moreton Bay - South: 0.4% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Moreton Bay - South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.4% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Moreton Bay - South: 1.2% males, 1.3% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner South West: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Moreton Bay - South: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.2% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Moreton Bay - South: 2.0% males, 2.1% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Moreton Bay - South: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Moreton Bay - South: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.8% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.6% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner South West: 4.1% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 20–24 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner South West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Moreton Bay - South: 4.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.9% males, 3.6% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner South West: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.5% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +22.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
45.6% 97th pct 23.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

Country of birth

49.0% Australia +24.6 pts ▸ 73.6%
7.7% China ◂ +7.3 pts 0.4%
1.2% New Zealand +3.6 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.9% England +3.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.6% Vietnam ◂ +3.5 pts 0.1%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +2.6 pts 0.2%
1.7% India +0.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.2% South Africa +1.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%

Ancestry

12.5% English +28.2 pts ▸ 40.7%
13.8% Australian +22.8 pts ▸ 36.7%
15.5% Chinese ◂ +13.9 pts 1.6%
3.9% Irish +7.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
2.8% Scottish +8.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
7.4% Greek ◂ +6.9 pts 0.4%
1.2% German +4.8 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.4 pts 0.2%
4.1% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 2.9%
2.5% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%
0.3% Dutch +1.6 pts ▸ 1.9%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +45.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
57.1% 100th pct 11.4% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 58.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +10.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
11.4% 100th pct 1.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%

Language used at home

36.6% English only +48.6 pts ▸ 85.1%
12.1% Arabic ◂ +11.8 pts 0.3%
7.3% Mandarin ◂ +6.7 pts 0.6%
5.4% Greek ◂ +5.3 pts 0.1%
5.2% Cantonese ◂ +5.0 pts 0.2%
4.6% Vietnamese ◂ +4.4 pts 0.1%
1.2% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.3%
0.2% Punjabi +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.7% Hindi even 0.7%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +21.8 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
21.6% 4th pct 43.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.4%

Religious affiliation

44.6% Christianity +2.1 pts ▸ 46.7%
21.6% No religion +21.8 pts ▸ 43.4%
16.5% Islam ◂ +16.0 pts 0.5%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 5.3%
5.2% Buddhism ◂ +4.4 pts 0.8%
4.0% Hinduism ◂ +2.1 pts 1.9%
0.5% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
65.1% 78th pct 64.2% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.4%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +5.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
28.0% 74th pct 22.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Schools in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +126 more in Sydney - Inner South West
171 89th pct 45 9th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +0.62 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1.57 20th pct 0.95 0th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +46,171 more in Sydney - Inner South West
80,189 86th pct 34,018 40th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +281 larger in Moreton Bay - South
474 55th pct 756 100th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +9 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
1,040 66th pct 1,031 59th pct

Highest year of school

65.1% Year 12 ◂ +0.9 pts 64.2%
13.2% Year 10 +6.0 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.1 pts 5.9%
3.4% Year 11 +3.1 pts ▸ 6.5%

Highest qualification level

17.2% Certificate III / IV +15.0 pts ▸ 32.3%
31.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.9 pts 24.7%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.7 pts ▸ 17.8%
12.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.6 pts 6.7%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.4 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.5% Certificate I / II +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%

Field of qualification

25.2% Management & commerce ◂ +4.7 pts 20.5%
11.9% Engineering & related +3.2 pts ▸ 15.1%
10.6% Society & culture +2.2 pts ▸ 12.8%
7.9% Health +3.2 pts ▸ 11.0%
6.4% Education +2.0 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.6% Architecture & building +1.3 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +2.5 pts 3.3%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.1 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.1 pts 3.5%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 2.3%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.9 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$182 higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
$706 22nd pct $888 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $706
  • Second area, 2011: $694
  • Second area, 2016: $758
  • Second area, 2021: $888
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$283 higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
$1,734 57th pct $2,017 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,431
  • First area, 2021: $1,734
  • Second area, 2011: $1,600
  • Second area, 2016: $1,740
  • Second area, 2021: $2,017
Family income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$266 higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
$1,972 49th pct $2,238 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,315
  • First area, 2016: $1,576
  • First area, 2021: $1,972
  • Second area, 2011: $1,761
  • Second area, 2016: $1,921
  • Second area, 2021: $2,238
High earners in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +3.0 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
9.5% 45th pct 12.5% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.3 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
22.7% 63rd pct 25.0% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Household income distribution

29.6% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 34.5%
25.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.4 pts 24.0%
16.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 10.1%
10.4% $3,000–$3,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
12.3% $4,000 or more even 12.3%

Personal income distribution

43.5% Under $650 ◂ +7.0 pts 36.5%
30.3% $650–$1,499 +4.2 pts ▸ 34.5%
15.2% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 20.3%
3.4% $3,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 4.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +8.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
21.1% 14th pct 29.2% 54th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +5.9 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
5.0% 11th pct 10.9% 79th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
6.2% 60th pct 5.3% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.0% Mental health +5.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.1% Other condition +2.2 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.4% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.2% Arthritis +1.5 pts ▸ 7.7%
5.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 4.3%
3.3% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.1% Cancer +0.7 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.0% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%
0.8% Stroke even 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.6% None ◂ +6.1 pts 64.5%
14.8% One condition +5.5 pts ▸ 20.3%
4.2% Two conditions +1.9 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.2% Three or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +5.5 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
8.3% 10th pct 13.8% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
11.0% 34th pct 12.0% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +10.4 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
22.7% 23rd pct 33.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.1%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +4.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
0.9% 0th pct 5.0% 92nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +3.2 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
19.1% 28th pct 22.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1,951 larger in Moreton Bay - South
4,410 42nd pct 6,361 58th pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +6 yrs older in Sydney - Inner South West
27 yrs 76th pct 21 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +9.9 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
47.2% 74th pct 57.1% 88th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1.3 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
7.6% 14th pct 8.9% 26th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$42 higher in Moreton Bay - South
$691 75th pct $733 82nd pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$171 higher in Moreton Bay - South
$1,771 70th pct $1,942 86th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
8.6% 76th pct 5.6% 50th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South even gap narrowing
2.8 89th pct 2.8 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
14.6% 52nd pct 14.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +4.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
21.9% 15th pct 17.8% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%

Family composition

62.9% Couples with children ◂ +0.8 pts 62.2%
20.9% Couples without children +2.1 pts ▸ 23.0%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +0.6 pts 14.0%
1.5% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%

Household size

28.4% 2 people +4.2 pts ▸ 32.6%
21.9% 1 person ◂ +4.1 pts 17.8%
17.3% 4 people +2.4 pts ▸ 19.7%
18.2% 3 people +0.2 pts ▸ 18.4%
8.4% 5 people ◂ +0.6 pts 7.8%
5.8% 6 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$55 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
$440 86th pct $385 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $415
  • First area, 2021: $440
  • Second area, 2011: $340
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $385
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +$400 higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
$2,300 87th pct $1,900 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,127
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $1,928
  • Second area, 2021: $1,900
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +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: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
36.9% 85th pct 30.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.1%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +5.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
29.7% 36th pct 24.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +31.9 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
50.6% 11th pct 82.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 89.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.6%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +31.0 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
59.5% 11th pct 90.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.9%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.5%

How homes are owned or rented

30.1% Owned with a mortgage +13.3 pts ▸ 43.5%
36.9% Rented ◂ +6.9 pts 30.1%
29.7% Owned outright ◂ +5.7 pts 24.0%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.0%
1.6% Other tenure ◂ +0.1 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

50.6% Separate house +31.9 pts ▸ 82.6%
34.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +32.7 pts 1.6%
14.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.1 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

19.0% 4 bedrooms +22.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
32.6% 3 bedrooms +6.4 pts ▸ 38.9%
32.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +25.7 pts 6.7%
8.0% 5 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
5.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.2 pts 1.8%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

47.7% $350–$549 +16.2 pts ▸ 63.9%
14.6% $200–$349 +9.0 pts ▸ 23.6%
19.3% $550–$749 ◂ +14.5 pts 4.8%
10.3% Under $200 ◂ +6.1 pts 4.3%
4.2% $750 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.6% $1,800–$2,999 +8.1 pts ▸ 39.8%
17.4% $1,000–$1,799 +13.8 pts ▸ 31.2%
31.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +18.7 pts 12.4%
12.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.6 pts 11.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +9.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap steady
12.4% 89th pct 3.1% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +16.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap widening
33.5% 89th pct 16.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
5.8% 87th pct 3.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2,235 more in Sydney - Inner South West
2,832 91st pct 597 23rd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1.94 more in Sydney - Inner South West
4.68 53rd pct 2.74 14th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1,075.4 more in Sydney - Inner South West
1,472.2 72nd pct 396.8 33rd pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1 more in Sydney - Inner South West
90 63rd pct 89 62nd pct

How people get to work

34.2% Car (driver) +24.5 pts ▸ 58.7%
33.5% Worked at home ◂ +16.7 pts 16.8%
5.0% Train ◂ +2.3 pts 2.8%
2.9% Car (passenger) +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.9% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 0.8%
0.8% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%
0.2% Bicycle even 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

30.7% 2 vehicles +12.4 pts ▸ 43.1%
41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.0 pts 30.6%
9.9% 3 vehicles +5.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
12.4% No vehicle ◂ +9.3 pts 3.1%
5.5% 4 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 8.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +7.5 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
36.3% 26th pct 43.7% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +4.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West gap narrowing
14.7% 57th pct 9.9% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +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: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +15.8 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
52.8% 19th pct 68.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.4%
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.6%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +7.4 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
52.7% 11th pct 60.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%

Industries people work in

13.5% Health care & social assistance +2.5 pts ▸ 16.1%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.1 pts 9.9%
7.8% Construction +1.9 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.7% Professional & technical ◂ +1.7 pts 7.0%
8.0% Education & training +0.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.2% Public administration & safety +2.3 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.5 pts 5.6%
6.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.1 pts 3.3%
6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.2 pts 5.9%
5.4% Manufacturing +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.5% Other services +0.7 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.6 pts 3.1%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Professionals ◂ +3.8 pts 21.4%
15.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.2 pts 14.9%
11.1% Technicians & trades +2.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
10.1% Community & personal service +2.7 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.3% Managers even 12.3%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 8.8%
8.6% Labourers ◂ +0.4 pts 8.2%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 6.1%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +403,198 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
642,157 90th pct 238,959 41st pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.2 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
5.7% 47th pct 7.9% 70th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +69 higher in Moreton Bay - South
1,177 74th pct 1,246 78th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +3.2 higher in Moreton Bay - South
23.7 48th pct 26.9 79th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.0 higher in Moreton Bay - South
12.7 64th pct 14.7 85th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.4 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
7.8 90th pct 5.4 56th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +2.2 more in Sydney - Inner South West
7.4 92nd pct 5.2 57th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +30.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
96.7% 96th pct 65.8% 60th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +22.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
89.9% 90th pct 67.4% 66th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +20.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.8% 99th pct 78.8% 52nd pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +24.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
97.7% 98th pct 73.5% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +7.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
99.9% 99th pct 92.2% 58th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +27.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner South West
79.0% 89th pct 51.8% 67th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +1.6 more in Moreton Bay - South
9.3 0th pct 10.9 8th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +160 higher in Sydney - Inner South West
194 89th pct 34 63rd pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner South Westin Moreton Bay - South +0.7 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
5.3% 41st pct 6.0% 61st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner South West vs Moreton Bay - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/119/sydney-inner-south-west/vs/314/moreton-bay-south