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Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby vs Sydney - Sutherland

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 45 km apart · Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby profile · Sydney - Sutherland profile

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby Sydney - Sutherland

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby and Sydney - Sutherland are nearby areas with very different social and professional profiles. Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby is far more diverse and highly qualified, with 41.7% of people born overseas and 53.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Sydney - Sutherland has a more traditional housing mix, with separate houses being far more common at 60.8%, compared to 46.1% in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby. Work patterns also differ, as people are far more likely to work from home in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby (54.3% versus 37.2%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people needing help with daily activities. They also share very similar proportions of children under 15 and adults working or looking for work. However, the gap in educational attainment and overseas birth has widened since 2011, as Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby has become increasingly distinct from Sydney - Sutherland in these areas.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +194,441 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
424,045 86th pct 229,604 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 374,665
  • First area, 2016: 405,356
  • First area, 2021: 424,045
  • Second area, 2011: 210,267
  • Second area, 2016: 217,880
  • Second area, 2021: 229,604
Median age in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1 yrs older in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
40 yrs 50th pct 41 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1.0 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
0.4% 3rd pct 1.4% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
17.3% 50th pct 18.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
Under 15 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 18.5% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
De facto in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
9.4% 13th pct 9.9% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%

Age structure

28.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.3 pts 24.8%
25.7% Older adults (45–64) +0.5 pts ▸ 26.3%
17.3% Seniors (65+) +1.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
18.0% Children (0–14) +0.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
11.0% Youth (15–24) +0.7 pts ▸ 11.7%

Marital status

53.5% Married ◂ +1.4 pts 52.1%
32.7% Never married ◂ +0.6 pts 32.1%
7.3% Divorced +0.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
4.3% Widowed +0.9 pts ▸ 5.2%
2.2% Separated +0.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby Sydney - Sutherland

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 - Sutherland: 1.1% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 80–84 in Sydney - Sutherland: 1.1% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 1.6% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Sydney - Sutherland: 1.7% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.0% males, 2.4% females; 70–74 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.2% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 60–64 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.2% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.5% males, 3.9% females; 45–49 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.1% females; 40–44 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.7% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.1% males, 3.6% females; 30–34 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 25–29 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Sydney - Sutherland: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.3% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Sydney - Sutherland: 3.0% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +22.4 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
41.7% 92nd pct 19.3% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%

Country of birth

55.5% Australia +22.4 pts ▸ 77.9%
7.8% China ◂ +6.3 pts 1.5%
5.0% England ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%
2.9% India ◂ +2.4 pts 0.5%
1.8% South Africa ◂ +1.2 pts 0.6%
1.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 1.4%
1.2% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
0.6% Nepal ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.5% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Ancestry

29.6% English +8.4 pts ▸ 38.0%
23.3% Australian +12.2 pts ▸ 35.6%
18.2% Chinese ◂ +14.3 pts 3.9%
9.9% Irish +2.5 pts ▸ 12.4%
8.7% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 9.6%
3.2% Italian +1.7 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.0% Indian ◂ +3.1 pts 1.0%
1.1% Greek +2.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.1% German +0.2 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%
1.3% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%

Language

Other language in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +18.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
32.0% 84th pct 13.8% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Limited English in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +2.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
4.4% 83rd pct 1.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Language used at home

64.7% English only +18.1 pts ▸ 82.9%
9.4% Mandarin ◂ +7.7 pts 1.6%
4.5% Cantonese ◂ +3.5 pts 1.0%
0.4% Greek +1.5 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Hindi ◂ +1.0 pts 0.2%
0.5% Arabic +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
42.0% 57th pct 33.9% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 33.8%
  • First area, 2021: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%

Religious affiliation

43.0% Christianity +15.4 pts ▸ 58.4%
42.0% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 33.9%
5.1% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 4.6%
3.6% Hinduism ◂ +3.0 pts 0.6%
3.1% Buddhism ◂ +2.0 pts 1.1%
1.3% Judaism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.2%
1.2% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.8% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +20.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
83.2% 100th pct 63.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.5%
  • First area, 2016: 78.9%
  • First area, 2021: 83.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.1%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +24.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
53.0% 100th pct 28.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.6%
  • First area, 2016: 47.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.1%
Schools in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +36 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
118 61st pct 82 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.38 more in Sydney - Sutherland
1.55 19th pct 1.93 44th pct
Students in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +37,761 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
75,171 84th pct 37,410 46th pct
Avg size in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +180 larger in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
654 88th pct 474 55th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +82 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,160 100th pct 1,078 79th pct

Highest year of school

83.2% Year 12 ◂ +20.1 pts 63.1%
7.4% Year 10 +14.7 pts ▸ 22.0%
2.9% Year 9 or below +3.3 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.7% Year 11 +2.0 pts ▸ 4.6%

Highest qualification level

42.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.1 pts 28.6%
7.9% Certificate III / IV +18.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
21.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +12.4 pts 9.2%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.0 pts ▸ 17.5%
4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 3.6%
0.8% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%

Field of qualification

30.0% Management & commerce ◂ +5.4 pts 24.6%
9.6% Engineering & related +5.5 pts ▸ 15.1%
14.5% Society & culture ◂ +3.3 pts 11.2%
9.7% Health ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
6.2% Education +3.1 pts ▸ 9.3%
3.3% Architecture & building +3.7 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.8% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 2.8%
5.5% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 4.3%
4.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.6 pts 2.9%
2.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.0% Agriculture & environment +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$201 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$1,218 87th pct $1,017 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: $897
  • First area, 2016: $1,029
  • First area, 2021: $1,218
  • Second area, 2011: $718
  • Second area, 2016: $836
  • Second area, 2021: $1,017
Household income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$337 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$2,623 100th pct $2,286 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,111
  • First area, 2016: $2,333
  • First area, 2021: $2,623
  • Second area, 2011: $1,672
  • Second area, 2016: $1,979
  • Second area, 2021: $2,286
Family income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$552 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
$3,309 100th pct $2,757 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,558
  • First area, 2016: $2,814
  • First area, 2021: $3,309
  • Second area, 2011: $2,013
  • Second area, 2016: $2,312
  • Second area, 2021: $2,757
High earners in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +9.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
28.9% 100th pct 19.1% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.0%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%
High-income homes in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +8.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
43.2% 100th pct 35.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%

Household income distribution

31.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.2 pts 21.4%
25.9% $1,500–$2,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 28.0%
16.2% $650–$1,499 +3.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 13.7%
9.8% Under $650 +2.0 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

30.9% Under $650 +2.5 pts ▸ 33.4%
24.2% $650–$1,499 +5.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
24.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 23.9%
16.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 8.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
22.8% 20th pct 26.9% 42nd pct
Mental health in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
6.0% 15th pct 7.1% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.8 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
3.7% 14th pct 4.5% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.9% Arthritis +2.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
7.4% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.7% Asthma +0.8 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.0% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.4% Heart disease +0.8 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.1% Diabetes +0.8 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.9% Cancer +0.4 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.9% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.7% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.1% None ◂ +4.9 pts 67.2%
17.0% One condition +1.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
4.2% Two conditions +1.3 pts ▸ 5.5%
1.6% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 2.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
18.0% 81st pct 13.6% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
10.8% 31st pct 12.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap narrowing
27.9% 74th pct 28.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 29.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.4%
Defence service in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland
1.8% 18th pct 2.4% 29th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap narrowing
22.8% 75th pct 23.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1,658 larger in Sydney - Sutherland
1,600 19th pct 3,258 32nd pct
Median age in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +4 yrs older in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
29 yrs 86th pct 25 yrs 64th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +13.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
68.3% 100th pct 55.0% 85th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.5% 0th pct 5.4% 0th pct
Median income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$123 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$970 89th pct $847 87th pct
Household income in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$58 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
$2,488 97th pct $2,430 96th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
6.8% 62nd pct 3.6% 20th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.2 larger in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
2.5 57th pct 2.7 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
9.6% 1st pct 10.7% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
Living alone in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
25.0% 36th pct 22.3% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

Family composition

63.7% Couples with children +0.4 pts ▸ 64.0%
25.8% Couples without children ◂ +1.3 pts 24.6%
9.6% One-parent families +1.1 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.9% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Household size

32.5% 2 people +0.1 pts ▸ 32.6%
25.0% 1 person ◂ +2.7 pts 22.3%
17.5% 4 people +1.2 pts ▸ 18.7%
16.9% 3 people ◂ +0.9 pts 16.0%
6.0% 5 people +1.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
2.1% 6 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$60 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
$560 98th pct $500 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $466
  • First area, 2016: $555
  • First area, 2021: $560
  • Second area, 2011: $370
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $500
Mortgage in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +$382 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
$3,000 100th pct $2,618 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,708
  • First area, 2016: $2,600
  • First area, 2021: $3,000
  • Second area, 2011: $2,400
  • Second area, 2016: $2,427
  • Second area, 2021: $2,618
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th 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: 0.90
Renting in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +11.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
33.8% 74th pct 22.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
Owned outright in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +4.0 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
32.4% 50th pct 36.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.0%
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Separate houses in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +14.7 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap steady
46.1% 9th pct 60.8% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.0%
  • First area, 2016: 48.9%
  • First area, 2021: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.8%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +14.0 pts higher in Sydney - Sutherland gap widening
57.5% 10th pct 71.6% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.7%
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.6%

How homes are owned or rented

31.3% Owned with a mortgage +7.5 pts ▸ 38.8%
32.4% Owned outright +4.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
33.8% Rented ◂ +11.5 pts 22.3%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 1.6%
0.8% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

Types of homes

46.1% Separate house +14.7 pts ▸ 60.8%
46.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +21.2 pts 24.8%
7.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.3% Other dwelling +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

25.9% 3 bedrooms +7.0 pts ▸ 32.9%
29.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.2 pts 22.0%
20.7% 4 bedrooms +7.5 pts ▸ 28.2%
11.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.1 pts 5.3%
10.9% 5 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 10.4%
1.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

36.4% $350–$549 +4.9 pts ▸ 41.3%
29.1% $550–$749 ◂ +2.2 pts 26.9%
23.4% $750 or more ◂ +10.1 pts 13.3%
5.3% $200–$349 +2.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.0% Under $200 +4.3 pts ▸ 7.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

49.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 41.0%
23.6% $1,800–$2,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.8% $1,000–$1,799 +2.7 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.6 pts 9.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +5.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
10.8% 87th pct 5.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +17.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
54.3% 100th pct 37.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.2%
PT commute in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +1.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
3.9% 71st pct 2.1% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
PT stops in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +933 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
2,243 82nd pct 1,310 59th pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.42 more in Sydney - Sutherland
5.29 72nd pct 5.71 80th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +854.4 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,778.9 84th pct 924.5 52nd pct
PT routes in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +101 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
136 87th pct 35 20th pct

How people get to work

54.3% Worked at home ◂ +17.1 pts 37.2%
23.1% Car (driver) +16.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
3.1% Walked ◂ +1.5 pts 1.6%
2.5% Train ◂ +0.5 pts 1.9%
1.8% Car (passenger) +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.3% Bus ◂ +1.2 pts 0.1%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

45.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.6 pts 34.0%
32.1% 2 vehicles +7.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
7.9% 3 vehicles +4.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.8% No vehicle ◂ +5.1 pts 5.7%
3.6% 4 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 7.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +9.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
43.2% 72nd pct 34.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.7%
  • First area, 2016: 44.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +7.5 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
14.6% 57th pct 7.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap steady
4.0% 13th pct 3.1% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Participation in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap narrowing
65.1% 84th pct 64.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.3%
  • First area, 2016: 65.2%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.5%
Full-time in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +6.0 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby gap widening
63.6% 86th pct 57.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.2%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%

Industries people work in

18.0% Professional & technical ◂ +8.3 pts 9.7%
13.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.9 pts 12.5%
11.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.5 pts 6.0%
4.9% Construction +6.4 pts ▸ 11.3%
9.0% Education & training +1.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
6.9% Retail trade +1.4 pts ▸ 8.3%
4.3% Public administration & safety +2.5 pts ▸ 6.8%
2.4% Transport & warehousing +3.3 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.3% Manufacturing +1.5 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.5% Accommodation & food +0.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.6% Other services +1.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.6% Media & telecommunications ◂ +1.9 pts 1.7%

Occupations people work in

41.3% Professionals ◂ +14.9 pts 26.3%
20.8% Managers ◂ +3.7 pts 17.0%
12.2% Clerical & administrative +3.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
6.1% Technicians & trades +6.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
6.8% Community & personal service +3.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.5% Sales workers +1.5 pts ▸ 8.0%
3.1% Labourers +1.9 pts ▸ 5.1%
1.5% Machinery operators & drivers +1.9 pts ▸ 3.5%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +207,138 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
447,312 81st pct 240,174 42nd pct
Growth in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
5.0% 38th pct 4.2% 30th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +84 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
1,472 90th pct 1,388 86th pct
23.1 40th pct 23.1 39th pct
Min temp in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
12.3 59th pct 11.7 52nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.9 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
8.1 92nd pct 7.2 84th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.5 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
7.4 91st pct 6.8 84th pct
15-min city in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +7.3 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
93.1% 91st pct 85.8% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +4.8 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
89.7% 89th pct 84.9% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
98.9% 94th pct 98.2% 91st pct
Walk to school in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +2.6 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
94.0% 93rd pct 91.5% 89th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
99.5% 92nd pct 98.8% 85th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +14.2 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
85.5% 93rd pct 71.3% 84th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +4.5 more in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
16.8 55th pct 12.3 18th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +50 higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
104 79th pct 54 71st pct
Mean slope in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsbyin Sydney - Sutherland +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
9.9% 98th pct 7.7% 86th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby vs Sydney - Sutherland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby/vs/128/sydney-sutherland