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Sydney - Inner West vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Sydney - Inner West profile · Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby profile

Sydney - Inner West Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby and Sydney - Inner West are nearby areas with contrasting housing and wealth profiles. Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby is more affluent and family-oriented, with far more separate houses (46.1% compared to 34.0%) and a higher share of homes with three or more bedrooms (57.5% versus 47.2%). Wealth is notably higher here, with 43.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, compared to 35.2% in Sydney - Inner West. This area also has a more qualified workforce, with 53.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well higher than the 44.6% seen in Sydney - Inner West.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked apart in several key ways. The gap in housing has grown, with Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby seeing a widening lead in separate houses, while Sydney - Inner West has seen a growing lead in renters. The age gap has also widened, as residents in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby are now noticeably older. Despite these shifts, the two areas remain very similar in other ways, including the typical number of people per home (2.5) and the share of the population with a long-term health condition (around 22%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +119,274 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
304,771 70th pct 424,045 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 263,560
  • First area, 2016: 293,301
  • First area, 2021: 304,771
  • Second area, 2011: 374,665
  • Second area, 2016: 405,356
  • Second area, 2021: 424,045
Median age in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
37 yrs 29th pct 40 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
0.7% 13th pct 0.4% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
15.2% 38th pct 17.3% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
15.0% 21st pct 18.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
De facto in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
12.0% 44th pct 9.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Age structure

34.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.0 pts 28.0%
23.9% Older adults (45–64) +1.8 pts ▸ 25.7%
15.0% Children (0–14) +2.9 pts ▸ 18.0%
15.2% Seniors (65+) +2.1 pts ▸ 17.3%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.8 pts 11.0%

Marital status

45.3% Married +8.2 pts ▸ 53.5%
40.4% Never married ◂ +7.7 pts 32.7%
7.7% Divorced ◂ +0.4 pts 7.3%
4.1% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.5% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner West Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.8% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.0% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.7% females; 60–64 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.9% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.5% males, 3.9% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.4% males, 3.5% females; 40–44 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.2% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.8% females; 30–34 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.6% females; 25–29 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females; 20–24 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.3% males, 2.2% females; 15–19 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 10–14 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
43.1% 94th pct 41.7% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.0%
  • First area, 2016: 42.7%
  • First area, 2021: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%

Country of birth

52.8% Australia +2.7 pts ▸ 55.5%
7.9% China ◂ +0.1 pts 7.8%
2.8% England +2.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.4% India ◂ +0.5 pts 2.9%
3.0% Nepal ◂ +2.4 pts 0.6%
2.4% Italy ◂ +2.0 pts 0.5%
0.5% South Africa +1.4 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.5% New Zealand +0.4 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.5% Vietnam ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

Ancestry

20.7% English +8.9 pts ▸ 29.6%
17.8% Australian +5.6 pts ▸ 23.3%
16.5% Chinese +1.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
9.2% Irish +0.7 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.5% Italian ◂ +6.3 pts 3.2%
6.2% Scottish +2.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
4.0% Indian even 4.0%
3.5% Greek ◂ +2.3 pts 1.1%
2.2% German +0.9 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.9% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.7%
1.9% Filipino ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%
0.8% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +9.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
41.3% 90th pct 32.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.3%
  • First area, 2016: 42.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
7.3% 91st pct 4.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Language used at home

54.1% English only +10.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
8.6% Mandarin +0.8 pts ▸ 9.4%
4.1% Cantonese +0.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.7% Italian ◂ +3.1 pts 0.6%
2.2% Arabic ◂ +1.7 pts 0.5%
2.0% Greek ◂ +1.7 pts 0.4%
1.4% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%
1.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
37.8% 31st pct 42.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.0%

Religious affiliation

42.7% Christianity +0.4 pts ▸ 43.0%
37.8% No religion +4.2 pts ▸ 42.0%
6.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.9 pts 3.6%
5.9% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 5.1%
4.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 3.1%
2.1% Islam ◂ +0.9 pts 1.2%
0.3% Judaism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +6.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
76.3% 95th pct 83.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.9%
  • First area, 2016: 71.7%
  • First area, 2021: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +8.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
44.6% 94th pct 53.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.7%
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.0%
Schools in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +33 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
85 29th pct 118 61st pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.31 more in Sydney - Inner West
1.86 40th pct 1.55 19th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +32,492 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
42,679 53rd pct 75,171 84th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +152 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
502 61st pct 654 88th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +48 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,112 89th pct 1,160 100th pct

Highest year of school

76.3% Year 12 +6.9 pts ▸ 83.2%
9.0% Year 10 ◂ +1.6 pts 7.4%
6.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.6 pts 2.9%
2.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.1 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

39.1% Bachelor degree +3.6 pts ▸ 42.7%
18.6% Postgraduate degree +3.0 pts ▸ 21.6%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 12.5%
10.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.0 pts 7.9%
4.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%

Field of qualification

26.0% Management & commerce +4.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
13.6% Society & culture +0.9 pts ▸ 14.5%
9.0% Health +0.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
9.3% Engineering & related +0.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
6.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 5.5%
6.1% Education +0.1 pts ▸ 6.2%
6.1% Information technology ◂ +0.3 pts 5.8%
3.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.2% Architecture & building ◂ +0.8 pts 3.3%
3.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 2.3%
0.8% Agriculture & environment +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$186 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$1,032 80th pct $1,218 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $723
  • First area, 2016: $828
  • First area, 2021: $1,032
  • Second area, 2011: $897
  • Second area, 2016: $1,029
  • Second area, 2021: $1,218
Household income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$373 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$2,250 87th pct $2,623 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,662
  • First area, 2016: $1,964
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $2,111
  • Second area, 2016: $2,333
  • Second area, 2021: $2,623
Family income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$552 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$2,757 86th pct $3,309 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,985
  • First area, 2016: $2,282
  • First area, 2021: $2,757
  • Second area, 2011: $2,558
  • Second area, 2016: $2,814
  • Second area, 2021: $3,309
High earners in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
21.4% 87th pct 28.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +8.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
35.2% 89th pct 43.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%

Household income distribution

23.4% $4,000 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 31.6%
28.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 25.9%
19.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.2 pts 16.2%
12.3% Under $650 ◂ +2.5 pts 9.8%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 11.6%

Personal income distribution

33.0% Under $650 ◂ +2.1 pts 30.9%
28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.9 pts 24.2%
22.5% $1,500–$2,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 24.2%
10.5% $3,000 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 16.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
22.3% 18th pct 22.8% 20th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
6.8% 20th pct 6.0% 15th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
4.7% 27th pct 3.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Other condition even 7.4%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +0.7 pts 6.0%
6.1% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.9% Arthritis even 5.9%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +0.7 pts 3.1%
3.0% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.4% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.9% Lung condition even 0.9%
0.7% Dementia even 0.7%
0.6% Stroke even 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.2% None +1.0 pts ▸ 72.1%
16.3% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 17.0%
4.2% Two conditions even 4.2%
1.8% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
12.7% 32nd pct 18.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
10.3% 25th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
22.5% 22nd pct 27.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1.3% 7th pct 1.8% 18th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
18.9% 28th pct 22.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +610 larger in Sydney - Inner West
2,210 24th pct 1,600 19th pct
29 yrs 86th pct 29 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +10.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
58.4% 89th pct 68.3% 100th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
7.5% 13th pct 5.5% 0th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$155 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$815 87th pct $970 89th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$574 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$1,914 85th pct $2,488 97th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
7.6% 72nd pct 6.8% 62nd pct

Family & Households

2.5 57th pct 2.5 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
11.3% 15th pct 9.6% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
26.2% 45th pct 25.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Family composition

57.9% Couples with children +5.7 pts ▸ 63.7%
29.1% Couples without children ◂ +3.2 pts 25.8%
11.3% One-parent families ◂ +1.7 pts 9.6%
1.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.9%

Household size

33.8% 2 people ◂ +1.3 pts 32.5%
26.2% 1 person ◂ +1.2 pts 25.0%
17.5% 3 people ◂ +0.6 pts 16.9%
15.3% 4 people +2.2 pts ▸ 17.5%
5.1% 5 people +0.9 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.1% 6 or more even 2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$60 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
$500 92nd pct $560 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $415
  • First area, 2016: $500
  • First area, 2021: $500
  • Second area, 2011: $466
  • Second area, 2016: $555
  • Second area, 2021: $560
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +$220 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$2,780 96th pct $3,000 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,780
  • Second area, 2011: $2,708
  • Second area, 2016: $2,600
  • Second area, 2021: $3,000
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.10 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
1.00 93rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +8.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
41.7% 89th pct 33.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 40.2%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
27.5% 25th pct 32.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +12.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
34.0% 5th pct 46.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +10.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
47.2% 4th pct 57.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 49.8%
  • First area, 2016: 48.2%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.5%

How homes are owned or rented

41.7% Rented ◂ +8.0 pts 33.8%
27.5% Owned outright +5.0 pts ▸ 32.4%
28.2% Owned with a mortgage +3.1 pts ▸ 31.3%
1.5% Other tenure +0.2 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.1% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%

Types of homes

49.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.2 pts 46.0%
34.0% Separate house +12.1 pts ▸ 46.1%
15.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +8.2 pts 7.5%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

39.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.4 pts 29.2%
28.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.8 pts 25.9%
13.0% 4 bedrooms +7.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
11.2% 1 bedroom +0.3 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.4% 5 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
1.0% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

41.8% $350–$549 ◂ +5.4 pts 36.4%
26.6% $550–$749 +2.5 pts ▸ 29.1%
13.5% $750 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 23.4%
9.2% $200–$349 ◂ +3.8 pts 5.3%
6.0% Under $200 ◂ +3.0 pts 3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.9% $3,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 49.3%
27.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 23.6%
12.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +1.6 pts 10.8%
10.3% Under $1,000 even 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
14.9% 92nd pct 10.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
46.7% 98th pct 54.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.3%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
6.2% 88th pct 3.9% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1,214 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,029 47th pct 2,243 82nd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.91 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
3.38 21st pct 5.29 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +324.9 more in Sydney - Inner West
2,103.7 89th pct 1,778.9 84th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +46 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
90 63rd pct 136 87th pct

How people get to work

46.7% Worked at home +7.6 pts ▸ 54.3%
25.4% Car (driver) ◂ +2.4 pts 23.1%
4.6% Train ◂ +2.1 pts 2.5%
2.4% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%
1.4% Bus even 1.3%
0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

48.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.0 pts 45.7%
27.2% 2 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 32.1%
14.9% No vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 10.8%
6.3% 3 vehicles +1.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
2.9% 4 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 3.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
45.5% 81st pct 43.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.0%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.2%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
19.0% 76th pct 14.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
4.9% 50th pct 4.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Participation in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
64.3% 80th pct 65.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.5%
  • First area, 2016: 64.3%
  • First area, 2021: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
60.4% 72nd pct 63.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.9%
  • First area, 2016: 66.3%
  • First area, 2021: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.6%

Industries people work in

13.8% Professional & technical +4.1 pts ▸ 18.0%
13.3% Health care & social assistance +0.1 pts ▸ 13.4%
8.7% Finance & insurance +2.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.2% Education & training ◂ +0.2 pts 9.0%
7.8% Retail trade ◂ +0.9 pts 6.9%
6.4% Construction ◂ +1.6 pts 4.9%
5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.4 pts 4.5%
5.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 4.3%
3.8% Manufacturing ◂ +0.5 pts 3.3%
3.4% Media & telecommunications +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.1 pts 2.4%
2.9% Wholesale trade +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

36.6% Professionals +4.7 pts ▸ 41.3%
17.5% Managers +3.2 pts ▸ 20.8%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.7 pts 12.2%
8.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.9 pts 6.1%
7.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.9 pts 6.8%
7.2% Sales workers ◂ +0.7 pts 6.5%
5.4% Labourers ◂ +2.3 pts 3.1%
2.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.2 pts 1.5%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +123,015 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
324,297 60th pct 447,312 81st pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
5.8% 48th pct 5.0% 38th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +242 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,230 77th pct 1,472 90th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.7 higher in Sydney - Inner West
23.9 50th pct 23.1 40th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 higher in Sydney - Inner West
12.6 63rd pct 12.3 59th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 higher in Sydney - Inner West
8.4 96th pct 8.1 92nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.3 more in Sydney - Inner West
7.7 96th pct 7.4 91st pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
98.1% 98th pct 93.1% 91st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +8.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
98.0% 100th pct 89.7% 89th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +1.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
97.1% 85th pct 98.9% 94th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
96.8% 97th pct 94.0% 93rd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
100.0% 100th pct 99.5% 92nd pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
86.3% 93rd pct 85.5% 93rd pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +3.5 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
13.2 26th pct 16.8 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +212 higher in Sydney - Inner West
316 97th pct 104 79th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby +4.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.7% 54th pct 9.9% 98th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner West vs Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/120/sydney-inner-west/vs/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby