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Sydney - Northern Beaches vs Moreton Bay - South

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 728 km apart · Sydney - Northern Beaches profile · Moreton Bay - South profile

Sydney - Northern Beaches Moreton Bay - South

Sydney - Northern Beaches and Moreton Bay - South are both residential hubs, but they differ sharply in wealth and lifestyle. Sydney - Northern Beaches is far more affluent, with 41.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to 25.0% in Moreton Bay - South. This wealth is reflected in the housing costs; the typical weekly rent is $625 in Sydney - Northern Beaches, which is $240 higher than the $385 seen in Moreton Bay - South. While Sydney - Northern Beaches is very walkable, Moreton Bay - South is more car-dependent, with a much higher share of detached houses (82.6% compared to 57.3%) and larger homes.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who speak a First Nations language. Aside from this, they have diverged over time. The gap in university qualifications has widened, with Sydney - Northern Beaches now 15 percentage points higher. Similarly, the difference in home-loan payments has grown, and the share of people working from home is now far higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches than in Moreton Bay - South.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +45,854 larger in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
263,554 61st pct 217,700 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 237,640
  • First area, 2016: 252,878
  • First area, 2021: 263,554
  • Second area, 2011: 167,430
  • Second area, 2016: 194,969
  • Second area, 2021: 217,700
Median age in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5 yrs older in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
41 yrs 57th pct 36 yrs 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +2.3 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
0.6% 11th pct 2.9% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
Aged 65+ in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5.4 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
18.2% 54th pct 12.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Under 15 in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.3 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
18.5% 62nd pct 21.8% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%
De facto in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1.0 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
11.6% 33rd pct 12.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

24.4% Young adults (25–44) +3.8 pts ▸ 28.2%
27.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.1 pts 24.4%
18.5% Children (0–14) +3.3 pts ▸ 21.8%
18.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.4 pts 12.8%
11.4% Youth (15–24) +1.3 pts ▸ 12.7%

Marital status

50.8% Married ◂ +0.9 pts 49.8%
33.6% Never married +1.2 pts ▸ 34.8%
8.4% Divorced even 8.4%
4.9% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%
2.3% Separated +1.1 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Northern Beaches Moreton Bay - South

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.0% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Moreton Bay - South: 0.4% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Moreton Bay - South: 0.6% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Moreton Bay - South: 1.2% males, 1.3% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.1% males, 2.3% females; 70–74 in Moreton Bay - South: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.3% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Moreton Bay - South: 2.0% males, 2.1% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 60–64 in Moreton Bay - South: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Moreton Bay - South: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 50–54 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.8% males, 4.0% females; 45–49 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.0% males, 3.4% females; 35–39 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.6% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 20–24 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.6% males, 3.4% females; 10–14 in Moreton Bay - South: 4.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.9% males, 3.6% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Northern Beaches: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 0–4 in Moreton Bay - South: 3.5% males, 3.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +7.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
30.2% 74th pct 23.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +6.9 pts ▸ 73.6%
8.0% England ◂ +3.6 pts 4.4%
2.2% New Zealand +2.6 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.7% India +1.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.4% China ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%
0.7% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.2%
0.4% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

41.2% English ◂ +0.5 pts 40.7%
31.1% Australian +5.6 pts ▸ 36.7%
12.5% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 11.2%
10.8% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 11.0%
4.1% German +1.8 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.5% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 2.9%
3.4% Chinese ◂ +1.8 pts 1.6%
1.0% Indian +1.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%
1.0% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.1% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
15.6% 61st pct 11.4% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
Limited English in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
1.6% 52nd pct 1.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%

Language used at home

81.0% English only +4.2 pts ▸ 85.1%
1.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%
1.2% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.3%
0.2% Punjabi +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.2% Hindi +0.5 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.7% Cantonese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.3% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.2% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
43.7% 67th pct 43.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.2%
  • First area, 2021: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.4%

Religious affiliation

47.7% Christianity ◂ +1.1 pts 46.7%
43.7% No religion ◂ +0.2 pts 43.4%
5.0% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.8% Hinduism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.8%
0.5% Other religions +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.5% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Judaism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +9.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
73.1% 90th pct 64.2% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.4%
  • First area, 2016: 67.7%
  • First area, 2021: 73.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.2%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +15.0 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
37.7% 86th pct 22.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Schools in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +37 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
82 27th pct 45 9th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.73 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1.68 27th pct 0.95 0th pct
Students in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5,035 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
39,053 48th pct 34,018 40th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +268 larger in Moreton Bay - South
488 57th pct 756 100th pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +86 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,117 91st pct 1,031 59th pct

Highest year of school

73.1% Year 12 ◂ +9.0 pts 64.2%
14.1% Year 10 +5.1 pts ▸ 19.2%
4.0% Year 11 +2.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.3% Year 9 or below +1.6 pts ▸ 5.9%

Highest qualification level

36.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.6 pts 24.7%
17.0% Certificate III / IV +15.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
16.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.6 pts ▸ 17.8%
12.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.8 pts 6.7%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate even 4.0%
1.3% Certificate I / II +1.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

Field of qualification

27.2% Management & commerce ◂ +6.7 pts 20.5%
10.6% Engineering & related +4.5 pts ▸ 15.1%
12.7% Society & culture +0.1 pts ▸ 12.8%
8.6% Health +2.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
7.5% Education +0.9 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.4% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 5.9%
6.3% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 3.5%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.1 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 2.3%
3.2% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.5% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$221 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$1,109 84th pct $888 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $779
  • First area, 2016: $916
  • First area, 2021: $1,109
  • Second area, 2011: $694
  • Second area, 2016: $758
  • Second area, 2021: $888
Household income in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$575 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$2,592 98th pct $2,017 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,812
  • First area, 2016: $2,178
  • First area, 2021: $2,592
  • Second area, 2011: $1,600
  • Second area, 2016: $1,740
  • Second area, 2021: $2,017
Family income in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$893 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$3,131 96th pct $2,238 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,188
  • First area, 2016: $2,528
  • First area, 2021: $3,131
  • Second area, 2011: $1,761
  • Second area, 2016: $1,921
  • Second area, 2021: $2,238
High earners in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
24.2% 92nd pct 12.5% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
High-income homes in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +16.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
41.8% 100th pct 25.0% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Household income distribution

25.2% $1,500–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 34.5%
29.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.6 pts 12.3%
17.1% $650–$1,499 +6.9 pts ▸ 24.0%
11.9% $3,000–$3,999 +0.8 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.2% Under $650 ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%

Personal income distribution

30.9% Under $650 +5.6 pts ▸ 36.5%
28.2% $650–$1,499 +6.3 pts ▸ 34.5%
22.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 20.3%
13.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.5 pts 4.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5.5 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
23.8% 24th pct 29.2% 54th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.7 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
6.2% 16th pct 10.9% 79th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1.4 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
3.9% 16th pct 5.3% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Mental health +4.7 pts ▸ 10.9%
6.7% Other condition +2.6 pts ▸ 9.3%
6.8% Asthma +2.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.9% Arthritis +0.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
2.9% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.6% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%
1.1% Lung condition +0.6 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.8% Stroke even 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.2% None ◂ +5.7 pts 64.5%
17.4% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 20.3%
4.4% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.9% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
16.9% 72nd pct 13.8% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1.0 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
11.1% 35th pct 12.0% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.5 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
28.6% 82nd pct 33.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.7%
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.1%
Defence service in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
2.0% 21st pct 5.0% 92nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.2 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
22.1% 62nd pct 22.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4,655 larger in Moreton Bay - South
1,706 20th pct 6,361 58th pct
Median age in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +6 yrs older in Sydney - Northern Beaches
27 yrs 76th pct 21 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5.5 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
62.6% 94th pct 57.1% 88th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +2.7 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
6.2% 5th pct 8.9% 26th pct
Median income in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$216 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
$949 89th pct $733 82nd pct
Household income in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$782 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
$2,724 100th pct $1,942 86th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
5.8% 52nd pct 5.6% 50th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.1 larger in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
2.7 86th pct 2.8 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.4 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap widening
9.7% 2nd pct 14.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
Living alone in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.5 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
22.3% 18th pct 17.8% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%

Family composition

64.6% Couples with children ◂ +2.4 pts 62.2%
25.1% Couples without children ◂ +2.1 pts 23.0%
9.7% One-parent families +4.4 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.7% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Household size

32.1% 2 people +0.5 pts ▸ 32.6%
22.3% 1 person ◂ +4.5 pts 17.8%
19.4% 4 people +0.3 pts ▸ 19.7%
15.9% 3 people +2.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
7.5% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.8% 6 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$240 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$625 100th pct $385 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: $460
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $625
  • Second area, 2011: $340
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $385
Mortgage in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +$1,224 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
$3,124 100th pct $1,900 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,800
  • First area, 2016: $2,800
  • First area, 2021: $3,124
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $1,928
  • Second area, 2021: $1,900
People / bedroom in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.10 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.2 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
26.9% 43rd pct 30.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.1%
Owned outright in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +10.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
34.8% 63rd pct 24.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.6%
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Separate houses in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +25.3 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
57.3% 14th pct 82.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.1%
  • First area, 2016: 57.7%
  • First area, 2021: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 89.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.6%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +27.0 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
63.5% 14th pct 90.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.4%
  • First area, 2016: 63.1%
  • First area, 2021: 63.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.5%

How homes are owned or rented

34.9% Owned with a mortgage +8.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
34.8% Owned outright ◂ +10.8 pts 24.0%
26.9% Rented +3.2 pts ▸ 30.1%
2.4% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%
1.0% Not stated even 1.0%

Types of homes

57.3% Separate house +25.3 pts ▸ 82.6%
33.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +31.8 pts 1.6%
8.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.4% Other dwelling even 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

24.5% 4 bedrooms +17.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
27.1% 3 bedrooms +11.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
25.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.1 pts 6.7%
11.9% 5 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 9.7%
9.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.3 pts 1.8%
0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.7 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

23.1% $350–$549 +40.8 pts ▸ 63.9%
32.4% $750 or more ◂ +31.6 pts 0.8%
31.8% $550–$749 ◂ +27.0 pts 4.8%
5.3% $200–$349 +18.3 pts ▸ 23.6%
4.3% Under $200 even 4.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

52.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +39.6 pts 12.4%
21.2% $1,800–$2,999 +18.5 pts ▸ 39.8%
10.4% $1,000–$1,799 +20.8 pts ▸ 31.2%
9.9% Under $1,000 +1.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.4 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap steady
6.6% 71st pct 3.1% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Work from home in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +27.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap widening
44.0% 96th pct 16.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
PT commute in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +0.5 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
2.7% 57th pct 3.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
PT stops in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +677 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,274 58th pct 597 23rd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +2.09 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
4.83 59th pct 2.74 14th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1,809.3 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
2,206.1 90th pct 396.8 33rd pct
PT routes in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +41 more in Moreton Bay - South
48 26th pct 89 62nd pct

How people get to work

33.0% Car (driver) +25.8 pts ▸ 58.7%
44.0% Worked at home ◂ +27.3 pts 16.8%
2.2% Car (passenger) +1.6 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Train +2.7 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.4% Bus ◂ +2.0 pts 0.4%
2.3% Walked ◂ +1.5 pts 0.8%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles +4.6 pts ▸ 43.1%
36.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.2 pts 30.6%
11.5% 3 vehicles +3.4 pts ▸ 14.9%
6.7% 4 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.6% No vehicle ◂ +3.4 pts 3.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5.7 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
38.0% 43rd pct 43.7% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.0%
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +2.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches gap narrowing
12.2% 39th pct 9.9% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 15.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1.7 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
3.2% 2nd pct 4.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap narrowing
65.5% 86th pct 68.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.2%
  • First area, 2016: 66.2%
  • First area, 2021: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.6%
Full-time in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +2.1 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South gap steady
58.0% 43rd pct 60.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.2%
  • First area, 2016: 62.7%
  • First area, 2021: 58.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%

Industries people work in

11.8% Health care & social assistance +4.3 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.3% Professional & technical ◂ +7.3 pts 7.0%
8.5% Retail trade +1.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.5% Construction +0.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.7% Education & training ◂ +0.1 pts 8.6%
4.0% Public administration & safety +3.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.2% Finance & insurance ◂ +3.9 pts 3.3%
5.5% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.7% Transport & warehousing +2.9 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.3% Manufacturing +1.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.4% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.9 pts 2.5%

Occupations people work in

30.5% Professionals ◂ +9.1 pts 21.4%
20.9% Managers ◂ +8.5 pts 12.3%
12.0% Clerical & administrative +2.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.8% Technicians & trades +3.1 pts ▸ 13.9%
8.8% Community & personal service +4.0 pts ▸ 12.8%
8.1% Sales workers +0.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
4.7% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 8.2%
2.8% Machinery operators & drivers +3.2 pts ▸ 6.1%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +33,697 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
272,656 49th pct 238,959 41st pct
Growth in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.8 pts higher in Moreton Bay - South
3.1% 19th pct 7.9% 70th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +162 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
1,408 87th pct 1,246 78th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +4.1 higher in Moreton Bay - South
22.8 36th pct 26.9 79th pct
Min temp in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1.6 higher in Moreton Bay - South
13.1 71st pct 14.7 85th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +2.1 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
7.5 87th pct 5.4 56th pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +1.7 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
7.0 86th pct 5.2 57th pct
15-min city in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +22.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
88.4% 85th pct 65.8% 60th pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +18.4 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
85.8% 85th pct 67.4% 66th pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +17.1 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
95.9% 82nd pct 78.8% 52nd pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +15.8 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
89.3% 85th pct 73.5% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +6.2 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
98.4% 83rd pct 92.2% 58th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +24.3 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
76.1% 87th pct 51.8% 67th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +5.1 more in Sydney - Northern Beaches
16.0 47th pct 10.9 8th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +43 higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
78 75th pct 34 63rd pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Northern Beachesin Moreton Bay - South +3.6 pts higher in Sydney - Northern Beaches
9.7% 97th pct 6.0% 61st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Northern Beaches vs Moreton Bay - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/122/sydney-northern-beaches/vs/314/moreton-bay-south