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Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby vs Sydney - Outer South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 69 km apart · Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby profile · Sydney - Outer South West profile

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby Sydney - Outer South West

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby and Sydney - Outer South West are two very different parts of the city. Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby is a high-earning, a walker's paradise area where 53% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 43.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. In contrast, Sydney - Outer South West is more car-dependent and dominated by larger homes, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms compared to 57.5% in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby. There is also a stark difference in how people work, as 54.3% of people in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby work from home, while 25.9% do so in Sydney - Outer South West.

Both areas share similar rates of unemployment and nearly the same proportion of people in de facto relationships. However, many of the gaps between them are growing. Since 2011, the difference in the share of people born overseas has widened, and the gap in household incomes has also increased. While both are more diverse than the national figure, Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby has a far higher share of people born overseas at 41.7%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +126,753 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
424,045 86th pct 297,292 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 374,665
  • First area, 2016: 405,356
  • First area, 2021: 424,045
  • Second area, 2011: 235,804
  • Second area, 2016: 262,064
  • Second area, 2021: 297,292
Median age in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +5 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
40 yrs 50th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +3.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
0.4% 3rd pct 4.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
17.3% 50th pct 13.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +4.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 22.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
De facto in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
9.4% 13th pct 9.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%

Age structure

28.0% Young adults (25–44) +0.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
25.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.5 pts 23.2%
18.0% Children (0–14) +4.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
17.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.0 pts 13.3%
11.0% Youth (15–24) +1.7 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

53.5% Married ◂ +3.9 pts 49.6%
32.7% Never married +1.9 pts ▸ 34.6%
7.3% Divorced +0.5 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.3% Widowed even 4.3%
2.2% Separated +1.6 pts ▸ 3.7%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby Sydney - Outer South West

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.6% females; 85+ in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.4% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.7% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.6% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.0% males, 2.4% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.2% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.2% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.5% males, 3.9% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.1% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.1% males, 3.6% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.9% males, 3.7% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 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 - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +14.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
41.7% 92nd pct 26.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

Country of birth

55.5% Australia +13.0 pts ▸ 68.5%
7.8% China ◂ +7.0 pts 0.8%
5.0% England ◂ +2.5 pts 2.4%
2.9% India ◂ +0.3 pts 2.6%
1.8% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.2% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.8% South Africa ◂ +1.4 pts 0.5%
0.6% Nepal +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Vietnam even 0.5%
0.5% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%

Ancestry

23.3% Australian +7.8 pts ▸ 31.1%
29.6% English ◂ +1.2 pts 28.4%
18.2% Chinese ◂ +15.6 pts 2.6%
9.9% Irish ◂ +2.5 pts 7.4%
8.7% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 6.5%
4.0% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.2% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.1% German ◂ +0.3 pts 2.7%
1.6% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
1.1% Greek even 1.1%
0.7% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
32.0% 84th pct 25.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Limited English in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
4.4% 83rd pct 3.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%

Language used at home

64.7% English only +4.6 pts ▸ 69.3%
9.4% Mandarin ◂ +8.5 pts 0.9%
4.5% Cantonese ◂ +4.1 pts 0.5%
0.5% Arabic +2.4 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.2% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Tagalog +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.3% Punjabi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.4% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +16.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
42.0% 57th pct 25.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Religious affiliation

43.0% Christianity +9.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
42.0% No religion ◂ +16.5 pts 25.5%
1.2% Islam +6.4 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.1% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.6% Hinduism +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.1% Buddhism ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%
1.3% Judaism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +30.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
83.2% 100th pct 53.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.5%
  • First area, 2016: 78.9%
  • First area, 2021: 83.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +33.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
53.0% 100th pct 19.3% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.6%
  • First area, 2016: 47.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
Schools in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +9 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
118 61st pct 109 52nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.09 more in Sydney - Outer South West
1.55 19th pct 1.64 25th pct
Students in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +22,068 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
75,171 84th pct 53,103 65th pct
Avg size in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +157 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
654 88th pct 496 59th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +155 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,160 100th pct 1,005 45th pct

Highest year of school

83.2% Year 12 ◂ +30.0 pts 53.2%
7.4% Year 10 +17.6 pts ▸ 24.9%
2.9% Year 9 or below +7.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
2.7% Year 11 +3.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

Highest qualification level

42.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.7 pts 22.0%
7.9% Certificate III / IV +24.1 pts ▸ 32.0%
21.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +13.4 pts 8.2%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 2.5%
0.8% Certificate I / II +1.4 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

30.0% Management & commerce ◂ +9.4 pts 20.6%
9.6% Engineering & related +6.1 pts ▸ 15.6%
14.5% Society & culture ◂ +2.8 pts 11.7%
9.7% Health ◂ +0.6 pts 9.1%
6.2% Education +1.8 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.3% Architecture & building +2.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +2.1 pts 3.7%
5.5% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 2.7%
2.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.7 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 2.3%
1.0% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$414 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$1,218 87th pct $804 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $897
  • First area, 2016: $1,029
  • First area, 2021: $1,218
  • Second area, 2011: $591
  • Second area, 2016: $686
  • Second area, 2021: $804
Household income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$707 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$2,623 100th pct $1,916 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,111
  • First area, 2016: $2,333
  • First area, 2021: $2,623
  • Second area, 2011: $1,389
  • Second area, 2016: $1,637
  • Second area, 2021: $1,916
Family income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$1,173 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$3,309 100th pct $2,136 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,558
  • First area, 2016: $2,814
  • First area, 2021: $3,309
  • Second area, 2011: $1,543
  • Second area, 2016: $1,794
  • Second area, 2021: $2,136
High earners in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +19.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
28.9% 100th pct 9.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +19.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
43.2% 100th pct 23.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

Household income distribution

25.9% $1,500–$2,999 +7.3 pts ▸ 33.1%
31.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +20.1 pts 11.4%
16.2% $650–$1,499 +8.1 pts ▸ 24.3%
9.8% Under $650 +3.1 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 12.1%

Personal income distribution

30.9% Under $650 +8.7 pts ▸ 39.6%
24.2% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 33.5%
24.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 17.7%
16.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 2.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
22.8% 20th pct 27.4% 45th pct
Mental health in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
6.0% 15th pct 8.0% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +2.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
3.7% 14th pct 5.8% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
  • 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%
6.7% Asthma +1.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.4% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.0% Mental health +1.9 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.1% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.4% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%
0.9% Lung condition +0.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.1% None ◂ +7.2 pts 64.9%
17.0% One condition +1.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
4.2% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
1.6% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +8.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
18.0% 81st pct 9.5% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
10.8% 31st pct 11.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
27.9% 74th pct 29.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Defence service in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
1.8% 18th pct 2.0% 21st pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
22.8% 75th pct 22.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +10,408 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
1,600 19th pct 12,008 77th pct
Median age in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +8 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
29 yrs 86th pct 21 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +30.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
68.3% 100th pct 38.0% 47th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.5% 0th pct 7.6% 14th pct
Median income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$314 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$970 89th pct $656 68th pct
Household income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$697 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$2,488 97th pct $1,791 71st pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +3.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
6.8% 62nd pct 3.4% 17th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.4 larger in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
2.5 57th pct 2.9 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • 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 - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +6.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
9.6% 1st pct 15.7% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.7%
Living alone in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
25.0% 36th pct 18.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Family composition

63.7% Couples with children +0.6 pts ▸ 64.2%
25.8% Couples without children ◂ +6.7 pts 19.2%
9.6% One-parent families +6.1 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.9% Other families even 0.9%

Household size

32.5% 2 people ◂ +4.0 pts 28.5%
25.0% 1 person ◂ +6.7 pts 18.3%
17.5% 4 people +1.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.9% 3 people +1.4 pts ▸ 18.3%
6.0% 5 people +3.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
2.1% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$160 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$560 98th pct $400 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $466
  • First area, 2016: $555
  • First area, 2021: $560
  • Second area, 2011: $277
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +$833 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$3,000 100th pct $2,167 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,708
  • First area, 2016: $2,600
  • First area, 2021: $3,000
  • Second area, 2011: $1,980
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.10 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +5.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
33.8% 74th pct 28.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Owned outright in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +8.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
32.4% 50th pct 24.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Separate houses in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +38.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
46.1% 9th pct 84.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.0%
  • First area, 2016: 48.9%
  • First area, 2021: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.2%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +28.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
57.5% 10th pct 86.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.7%
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.1%

How homes are owned or rented

31.3% Owned with a mortgage +12.8 pts ▸ 44.1%
33.8% Rented ◂ +5.5 pts 28.3%
32.4% Owned outright ◂ +8.0 pts 24.5%
1.7% Other tenure +0.1 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.8% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

46.1% Separate house +38.2 pts ▸ 84.2%
46.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +41.7 pts 4.3%
7.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.6 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

20.7% 4 bedrooms +17.1 pts ▸ 37.8%
25.9% 3 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
29.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.9 pts 10.3%
11.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.4 pts 2.0%
10.9% 5 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
1.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

36.4% $350–$549 +18.5 pts ▸ 54.9%
29.1% $550–$749 ◂ +19.4 pts 9.7%
23.4% $750 or more ◂ +22.4 pts 1.0%
5.3% $200–$349 +12.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
3.0% Under $200 +9.3 pts ▸ 12.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

49.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +28.8 pts 20.5%
23.6% $1,800–$2,999 +18.6 pts ▸ 42.1%
10.8% $1,000–$1,799 +10.2 pts ▸ 21.0%
10.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
10.8% 87th pct 5.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +28.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
54.3% 100th pct 25.9% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
PT commute in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
3.9% 71st pct 2.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
PT stops in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +535 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
2,243 82nd pct 1,708 69th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.46 more in Sydney - Outer South West
5.29 72nd pct 5.75 81st pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +595.1 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,778.9 84th pct 1,183.7 60th pct
PT routes in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +41 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
136 87th pct 95 72nd pct

How people get to work

54.3% Worked at home ◂ +28.4 pts 25.9%
23.1% Car (driver) +23.9 pts ▸ 47.0%
1.8% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.1% Walked ◂ +2.1 pts 1.0%
2.5% Train ◂ +0.5 pts 1.9%
1.3% Bus ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

45.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.5 pts 32.1%
32.1% 2 vehicles +6.3 pts ▸ 38.4%
7.9% 3 vehicles +6.3 pts ▸ 14.2%
10.8% No vehicle ◂ +5.1 pts 5.7%
3.6% 4 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 9.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +5.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
43.2% 72nd pct 37.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.7%
  • First area, 2016: 44.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +6.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
14.6% 57th pct 8.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
4.0% 13th pct 4.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +4.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
65.1% 84th pct 60.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.3%
  • First area, 2016: 65.2%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.5%
Full-time in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +7.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
63.6% 86th pct 56.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.2%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%

Industries people work in

18.0% Professional & technical ◂ +12.9 pts 5.1%
13.4% Health care & social assistance +0.6 pts ▸ 14.0%
11.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +7.9 pts 3.6%
4.9% Construction +5.9 pts ▸ 10.8%
6.9% Retail trade +3.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.0% Education & training ◂ +0.2 pts 8.7%
3.3% Manufacturing +4.8 pts ▸ 8.0%
2.4% Transport & warehousing +4.9 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.3% Public administration & safety +2.0 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.5% Accommodation & food +0.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.6% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.5 pts 1.1%
2.6% Other services +1.0 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

41.3% Professionals ◂ +23.0 pts 18.3%
20.8% Managers ◂ +9.3 pts 11.5%
12.2% Clerical & administrative +2.7 pts ▸ 14.9%
6.1% Technicians & trades +7.9 pts ▸ 14.0%
6.8% Community & personal service +4.6 pts ▸ 11.3%
1.5% Machinery operators & drivers +8.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
3.1% Labourers +6.3 pts ▸ 9.4%
6.5% Sales workers +2.0 pts ▸ 8.6%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +123,554 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
447,312 81st pct 323,758 60th pct
Growth in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +3.3 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.0% 38th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +494 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,472 90th pct 978 60th pct
Max temp in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +0.6 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
23.1 40th pct 23.7 48th pct
Min temp in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +2.3 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
12.3 59th pct 10.0 29th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +3.2 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
8.1 92nd pct 4.9 48th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +2.7 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
7.4 91st pct 4.7 46th pct
15-min city in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +39.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
93.1% 91st pct 53.6% 44th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +38.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
89.7% 89th pct 51.2% 39th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +12.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
98.9% 94th pct 86.2% 59th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +24.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
94.0% 93rd pct 69.8% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +8.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
99.5% 92nd pct 91.3% 56th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +59.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
85.5% 93rd pct 25.6% 10th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +5.1 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
16.8 55th pct 11.7 14th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +83 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
104 79th pct 21 57th pct
Mean slope in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Outer South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
9.9% 98th pct 5.9% 59th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby vs Sydney - Outer South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby/vs/123/sydney-outer-south-west