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Sydney - Inner West vs Sydney - Outer South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 55 km apart · Sydney - Inner West profile · Sydney - Outer South West profile

Sydney - Inner West Sydney - Outer South West

Sydney - Inner West and Sydney - Outer South West are two very different parts of the city. Sydney - Inner West is a walker's paradise with high levels of education and income; 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 35.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. In contrast, Sydney - Outer South West is dominated by separate houses, which make up 84.2% of homes, compared to just 34% in Sydney - Inner West. Housing in Sydney - Outer South West also tends to be much larger, with 86.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms, while only 47.2% of homes in Sydney - Inner West have that many rooms.

The gap in educational attainment has widened since 2011, with more adults in Sydney - Inner West now holding degrees compared to Sydney - Outer South West. However, both areas share a similar unemployment rate of 4.9% and an almost identical number of public transport routes. While Sydney - Inner West is far more walkable and has a much higher share of renters at 41.7%, both areas have similar average school sizes of around 500 students.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7,479 larger in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
304,771 70th pct 297,292 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 263,560
  • First area, 2016: 293,301
  • First area, 2021: 304,771
  • Second area, 2011: 235,804
  • Second area, 2016: 262,064
  • Second area, 2021: 297,292
Median age in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2 yrs older in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
37 yrs 29th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 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 Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
0.7% 13th pct 4.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
15.2% 38th pct 13.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
15.0% 21st pct 22.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
De facto in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
12.0% 44th pct 9.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%

Age structure

34.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.6 pts 28.4%
23.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 23.2%
15.0% Children (0–14) +7.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
15.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.9 pts 13.3%
11.8% Youth (15–24) +0.9 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

45.3% Married +4.3 pts ▸ 49.6%
40.4% Never married ◂ +5.8 pts 34.6%
7.7% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.1% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.5% Separated +1.2 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Inner West Sydney - Outer South West

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.4% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Inner West: 0.9% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.7% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Inner West: 1.8% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.0% males, 2.4% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.7% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.9% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.4% males, 3.5% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.2% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.8% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Inner West: 4.7% males, 4.6% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Inner West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.3% males, 2.2% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.9% males, 3.7% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Inner West: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +16.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
43.1% 94th pct 26.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.0%
  • First area, 2016: 42.7%
  • First area, 2021: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

Country of birth

52.8% Australia +15.7 pts ▸ 68.5%
7.9% China ◂ +7.1 pts 0.8%
3.4% India ◂ +0.8 pts 2.6%
3.0% Nepal ◂ +1.7 pts 1.3%
2.8% England ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%
2.4% Italy ◂ +2.1 pts 0.4%
1.5% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.3% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Vietnam ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%
0.5% South Africa even 0.5%

Ancestry

17.8% Australian +13.3 pts ▸ 31.1%
20.7% English +7.8 pts ▸ 28.4%
16.5% Chinese ◂ +13.9 pts 2.6%
9.5% Italian ◂ +5.5 pts 4.0%
9.2% Irish ◂ +1.8 pts 7.4%
6.2% Scottish +0.4 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.0% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.5% Greek ◂ +2.3 pts 1.1%
1.9% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.2% German +0.6 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.9% Vietnamese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.8%
0.8% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +15.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
41.3% 90th pct 25.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.3%
  • First area, 2016: 42.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Limited English in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
7.3% 91st pct 3.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Language used at home

54.1% English only +15.2 pts ▸ 69.3%
8.6% Mandarin ◂ +7.7 pts 0.9%
4.1% Cantonese ◂ +3.6 pts 0.5%
3.7% Italian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.5%
2.2% Arabic +0.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.0% Greek ◂ +1.6 pts 0.5%
1.1% Hindi +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.7%
0.5% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Punjabi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +12.3 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
37.8% 31st pct 25.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Religious affiliation

42.7% Christianity +10.2 pts ▸ 52.9%
37.8% No religion ◂ +12.3 pts 25.5%
2.1% Islam +5.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.0 pts 4.5%
5.9% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.3% Buddhism ◂ +2.3 pts 2.0%
0.5% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.3% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +23.1 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
76.3% 95th pct 53.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.9%
  • First area, 2016: 71.7%
  • First area, 2021: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +25.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
44.6% 94th pct 19.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.7%
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
Schools in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +24 more in Sydney - Outer South West
85 29th pct 109 52nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.21 more in Sydney - Inner West
1.86 40th pct 1.64 25th pct
Students in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +10,424 more in Sydney - Outer South West
42,679 53rd pct 53,103 65th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +6 larger in Sydney - Inner West
502 61st pct 496 59th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +106 higher in Sydney - Inner West
1,112 89th pct 1,005 45th pct

Highest year of school

76.3% Year 12 ◂ +23.1 pts 53.2%
9.0% Year 10 +16.0 pts ▸ 24.9%
6.4% Year 9 or below +3.6 pts ▸ 10.0%
2.7% Year 11 +3.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

Highest qualification level

39.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.2 pts 22.0%
10.9% Certificate III / IV +21.1 pts ▸ 32.0%
18.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.3 pts 8.2%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.2 pts ▸ 16.1%
4.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.5 pts 2.5%
0.9% Certificate I / II +1.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

26.0% Management & commerce ◂ +5.4 pts 20.6%
9.3% Engineering & related +6.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
13.6% Society & culture ◂ +1.9 pts 11.7%
9.0% Health +0.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.1% Education +1.9 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.9% Creative arts ◂ +4.2 pts 2.7%
6.1% Information technology ◂ +2.4 pts 3.7%
4.2% Architecture & building +1.9 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.6 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 2.3%
0.8% Agriculture & environment +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$228 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$1,032 80th pct $804 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $723
  • First area, 2016: $828
  • First area, 2021: $1,032
  • Second area, 2011: $591
  • Second area, 2016: $686
  • Second area, 2021: $804
Household income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$334 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$2,250 87th pct $1,916 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,662
  • First area, 2016: $1,964
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $1,389
  • Second area, 2016: $1,637
  • Second area, 2021: $1,916
Family income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$621 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$2,757 86th pct $2,136 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,985
  • First area, 2016: $2,282
  • First area, 2021: $2,757
  • Second area, 2011: $1,543
  • Second area, 2016: $1,794
  • Second area, 2021: $2,136
High earners in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +11.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
21.4% 87th pct 9.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +11.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
35.2% 89th pct 23.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Household income distribution

28.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
19.4% $650–$1,499 +4.9 pts ▸ 24.3%
23.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 11.4%
12.3% Under $650 +0.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 12.1%

Personal income distribution

33.0% Under $650 +6.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
28.1% $650–$1,499 +5.4 pts ▸ 33.5%
22.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 17.7%
10.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 2.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +5.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
22.3% 18th pct 27.4% 45th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
6.8% 20th pct 8.0% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
4.7% 27th pct 5.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.9% Arthritis +2.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
6.1% Asthma +2.5 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.4% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.8% Mental health +1.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.8% Diabetes +2.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.0% Heart disease +0.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.4% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Lung condition +0.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.2% None ◂ +6.2 pts 64.9%
16.3% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 18.6%
4.2% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
1.8% Three or more +1.3 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
12.7% 32nd pct 9.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
10.3% 25th pct 11.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
22.5% 22nd pct 29.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Defence service in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
1.3% 7th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
18.9% 28th pct 22.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +9,798 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
2,210 24th pct 12,008 77th pct
Median age in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +8 yrs older in Sydney - Inner West
29 yrs 86th pct 21 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +20.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
58.4% 89th pct 38.0% 47th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
7.5% 13th pct 7.6% 14th pct
Median income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$159 higher in Sydney - Inner West
$815 87th pct $656 68th pct
Household income in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$123 higher in Sydney - Inner West
$1,914 85th pct $1,791 71st pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
7.6% 72nd pct 3.4% 17th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.4 larger in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
2.5 57th pct 2.9 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
11.3% 15th pct 15.7% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.7%
Living alone in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
26.2% 45th pct 18.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Family composition

57.9% Couples with children +6.3 pts ▸ 64.2%
29.1% Couples without children ◂ +9.9 pts 19.2%
11.3% One-parent families +4.4 pts ▸ 15.7%
1.8% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 0.9%

Household size

33.8% 2 people ◂ +5.3 pts 28.5%
26.2% 1 person ◂ +7.9 pts 18.3%
15.3% 4 people +4.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
17.5% 3 people +0.8 pts ▸ 18.3%
5.1% 5 people +4.4 pts ▸ 9.5%
2.1% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$100 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
$500 92nd pct $400 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $415
  • First area, 2016: $500
  • First area, 2021: $500
  • Second area, 2011: $277
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +$613 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
$2,780 96th pct $2,167 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,780
  • Second area, 2011: $1,980
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.20 higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
1.00 93rd pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +13.4 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
41.7% 89th pct 28.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 40.2%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Owned outright in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
27.5% 25th pct 24.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Separate houses in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +50.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
34.0% 5th pct 84.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.2%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +38.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
47.2% 4th pct 86.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 49.8%
  • First area, 2016: 48.2%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.1%

How homes are owned or rented

28.2% Owned with a mortgage +15.8 pts ▸ 44.1%
41.7% Rented ◂ +13.4 pts 28.3%
27.5% Owned outright ◂ +3.0 pts 24.5%
1.5% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.1% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

34.0% Separate house +50.3 pts ▸ 84.2%
49.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +44.9 pts 4.3%
15.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.5 pts 11.1%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

39.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +29.3 pts 10.3%
13.0% 4 bedrooms +24.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
28.7% 3 bedrooms +8.3 pts ▸ 37.1%
5.4% 5 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 11.2%
11.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.1 pts 2.0%
1.0% Studio / none ◂ +0.8 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

41.8% $350–$549 +13.1 pts ▸ 54.9%
26.6% $550–$749 ◂ +16.9 pts 9.7%
9.2% $200–$349 +9.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
13.5% $750 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 1.0%
6.0% Under $200 +6.4 pts ▸ 12.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +23.4 pts 20.5%
27.0% $1,800–$2,999 +15.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
12.4% $1,000–$1,799 +8.6 pts ▸ 21.0%
10.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.2 pts 10.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +9.2 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
14.9% 92nd pct 5.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +20.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
46.7% 98th pct 25.9% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
PT commute in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap narrowing
6.2% 88th pct 2.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
PT stops in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +679 more in Sydney - Outer South West
1,029 47th pct 1,708 69th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.37 more in Sydney - Outer South West
3.38 21st pct 5.75 81st pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +920.0 more in Sydney - Inner West
2,103.7 89th pct 1,183.7 60th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +5 more in Sydney - Outer South West
90 63rd pct 95 72nd pct

How people get to work

25.4% Car (driver) +21.6 pts ▸ 47.0%
46.7% Worked at home ◂ +20.8 pts 25.9%
4.6% Train ◂ +2.6 pts 1.9%
2.0% Car (passenger) +1.6 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.4% Walked ◂ +1.4 pts 1.0%
1.4% Bus ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%
0.6% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

48.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.6 pts 32.1%
27.2% 2 vehicles +11.2 pts ▸ 38.4%
14.9% No vehicle ◂ +9.2 pts 5.7%
6.3% 3 vehicles +7.9 pts ▸ 14.2%
2.9% 4 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 9.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +7.6 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
45.5% 81st pct 37.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.0%
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +10.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap steady
19.0% 76th pct 8.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Jobs & Industry

4.9% 50th pct 4.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
64.3% 80th pct 60.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.5%
  • First area, 2016: 64.3%
  • First area, 2021: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West gap widening
60.4% 72nd pct 56.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.9%
  • First area, 2016: 66.3%
  • First area, 2021: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%

Industries people work in

13.3% Health care & social assistance +0.7 pts ▸ 14.0%
13.8% Professional & technical ◂ +8.7 pts 5.1%
6.4% Construction +4.4 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.8% Retail trade +2.2 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.2% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 8.7%
8.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.1 pts 3.6%
3.8% Manufacturing +4.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.5% Transport & warehousing +3.8 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.5% Public administration & safety +0.9 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.7 pts 5.2%
2.8% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.4% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

36.6% Professionals ◂ +18.3 pts 18.3%
17.5% Managers ◂ +6.0 pts 11.5%
12.9% Clerical & administrative +2.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
8.0% Technicians & trades +5.9 pts ▸ 14.0%
7.7% Community & personal service +3.6 pts ▸ 11.3%
2.8% Machinery operators & drivers +7.1 pts ▸ 9.9%
5.4% Labourers +4.0 pts ▸ 9.4%
7.2% Sales workers +1.4 pts ▸ 8.6%

Economy & Advantage

324,297 60th pct 323,758 60th pct
Growth in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.8% 48th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +252 higher in Sydney - Inner West
1,230 77th pct 978 60th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.1 higher in Sydney - Inner West
23.9 50th pct 23.7 48th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +2.6 higher in Sydney - Inner West
12.6 63rd pct 10.0 29th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.5 higher in Sydney - Inner West
8.4 96th pct 4.9 48th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +3.0 more in Sydney - Inner West
7.7 96th pct 4.7 46th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +44.5 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
98.1% 98th pct 53.6% 44th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +46.8 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
98.0% 100th pct 51.2% 39th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +10.9 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
97.1% 85th pct 86.2% 59th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +27.0 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
96.8% 97th pct 69.8% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +8.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
100.0% 100th pct 91.3% 56th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +60.7 pts higher in Sydney - Inner West
86.3% 93rd pct 25.6% 10th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +1.5 more in Sydney - Inner West
13.2 26th pct 11.7 14th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +295 higher in Sydney - Inner West
316 97th pct 21 57th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Inner Westin Sydney - Outer South West +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.7% 54th pct 5.9% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Inner West vs Sydney - Outer South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/120/sydney-inner-west/vs/123/sydney-outer-south-west