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Sydney - Outer South West vs Sydney - South West

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Sydney - Outer South West profile · Sydney - South West profile

Sydney - Outer South West Sydney - South West

Sydney - South West and Sydney - Outer South West are nearby regions with distinct profiles. Sydney - South West is far more culturally diverse, with 47.4% of people born overseas and 58.6% using a language other than English at home. It is also much more walkable; 74.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, compared to 53.6% in Sydney - Outer South West. In contrast, Sydney - Outer South West has a higher share of adults working or looking for work (60.5% compared to 49.5%) and a higher typical weekly income of $804, while the usual income in Sydney - South West is $620.

Everyday life shares many similarities across both areas, such as the typical age of residents being 35 and both having nearly the same share of people aged 65 and over. They also have almost identical typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents. While some gaps have narrowed, such as the difference in Year 12 completion, others have grown. For example, the gap in typical weekly income has widened since 2011, and the difference in the share of people with no religion has also increased.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +177,138 larger in Sydney - South West gap widening
297,292 68th pct 474,430 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 235,804
  • First area, 2016: 262,064
  • First area, 2021: 297,292
  • Second area, 2011: 360,166
  • Second area, 2016: 405,962
  • Second area, 2021: 474,430
35 yrs 14th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
4.0% 57th pct 1.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
13.3% 24th pct 13.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Under 15 in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
22.3% 98th pct 20.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
De facto in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +3.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
9.5% 13th pct 5.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%

Age structure

28.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.3 pts 28.1%
23.2% Older adults (45–64) +0.9 pts ▸ 24.1%
22.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.5 pts 20.9%
12.7% Youth (15–24) +0.9 pts ▸ 13.7%
13.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.1 pts 13.3%

Marital status

49.6% Married ◂ +0.2 pts 49.4%
34.6% Never married ◂ +0.4 pts 34.2%
7.8% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
4.3% Widowed +0.5 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.7% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Sydney - Outer South West Sydney - South West

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

  • 85+ in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.4% males, 0.8% females; 85+ in Sydney - South West: 0.6% males, 0.9% females
  • 80–84 in Sydney - Outer South West: 0.7% males, 0.8% females; 80–84 in Sydney - South West: 0.7% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in Sydney - South West: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Sydney - Outer South West: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 70–74 in Sydney - South West: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 65–69 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in Sydney - South West: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 60–64 in Sydney - South West: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 55–59 in Sydney - South West: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Sydney - Outer South West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in Sydney - South West: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Sydney - South West: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Sydney - South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 35–39 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.4% males, 3.9% females; 30–34 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 25–29 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 20–24 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 15–19 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 15–19 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Sydney - South West: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.9% males, 3.7% females; 5–9 in Sydney - South West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Sydney - Outer South West: 3.8% males, 3.6% females; 0–4 in Sydney - South West: 3.5% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +20.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
26.8% 67th pct 47.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.4%

Country of birth

68.5% Australia ◂ +21.2 pts 47.3%
0.5% Vietnam +8.1 pts ▸ 8.5%
2.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
2.4% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.7%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 1.4%
1.9% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%
0.8% China +0.6 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.3% Nepal ◂ +0.7 pts 0.5%
0.4% Italy +0.9 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

Ancestry

31.1% Australian ◂ +17.5 pts 13.6%
28.4% English ◂ +17.6 pts 10.8%
0.8% Vietnamese +10.0 pts ▸ 10.8%
2.6% Chinese +5.8 pts ▸ 8.4%
7.4% Irish ◂ +5.0 pts 2.4%
6.5% Scottish ◂ +4.6 pts 2.0%
4.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.1% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 4.0%
2.9% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 2.4%
2.7% German ◂ +1.6 pts 1.1%
1.1% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.9% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%

Language

Other language in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +33.2 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
25.4% 77th pct 58.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%
Limited English in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +11.7 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
3.0% 73rd pct 14.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Language used at home

69.3% English only ◂ +34.4 pts 34.9%
0.7% Vietnamese +10.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
2.9% Arabic +7.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.5% Cantonese +1.7 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.4% Hindi +0.7 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.5% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.9% Mandarin +0.8 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.0% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
0.5% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

Religion

No religion in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +10.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
25.5% 8th pct 14.9% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%

Religious affiliation

52.9% Christianity ◂ +2.3 pts 50.6%
25.5% No religion ◂ +10.6 pts 14.9%
2.0% Buddhism +9.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
7.6% Islam +2.6 pts ▸ 10.2%
6.4% Not stated +0.6 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.9 pts 3.6%
1.1% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +3.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
53.2% 57th pct 56.6% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.0%
  • First area, 2016: 47.7%
  • First area, 2021: 53.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 47.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.6%
Bachelor+ in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.6 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
19.3% 52nd pct 17.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Schools in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +31 more in Sydney - South West
109 52nd pct 140 79th pct
Schools/1k kids in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.23 more in Sydney - Outer South West
1.64 25th pct 1.41 12th pct
Students in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +42,284 more in Sydney - South West
53,103 65th pct 95,387 89th pct
Avg size in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +195 larger in Sydney - South West
496 59th pct 691 93rd pct
ICSEA in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +5 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
1,005 45th pct 1,001 43rd pct

Highest year of school

53.2% Year 12 +3.4 pts ▸ 56.6%
24.9% Year 10 ◂ +9.8 pts 15.1%
10.0% Year 9 or below +7.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
5.8% Year 11 ◂ +1.5 pts 4.3%

Highest qualification level

32.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.4 pts 24.6%
22.0% Bachelor degree +4.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.2 pts ▸ 17.3%
8.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.0 pts 7.3%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 2.1%

Field of qualification

20.6% Management & commerce +0.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
15.6% Engineering & related ◂ +1.9 pts 13.7%
11.7% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 10.9%
9.1% Health ◂ +1.0 pts 8.1%
8.0% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 7.2%
6.1% Architecture & building ◂ +0.7 pts 5.3%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 5.0%
3.7% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.3% Natural & physical sciences +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.7% Creative arts even 2.7%
1.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$184 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
$804 57th pct $620 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $591
  • First area, 2016: $686
  • First area, 2021: $804
  • Second area, 2011: $426
  • Second area, 2016: $500
  • Second area, 2021: $620
Household income in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$203 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
$1,916 72nd pct $1,713 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,389
  • First area, 2016: $1,637
  • First area, 2021: $1,916
  • Second area, 2011: $1,171
  • Second area, 2016: $1,429
  • Second area, 2021: $1,713
Family income in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$286 higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
$2,136 64th pct $1,850 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,543
  • First area, 2016: $1,794
  • First area, 2021: $2,136
  • Second area, 2011: $1,235
  • Second area, 2016: $1,489
  • Second area, 2021: $1,850
High earners in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +3.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
9.8% 47th pct 6.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
High-income homes in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
23.6% 67th pct 21.2% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Household income distribution

33.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.5 pts 30.6%
24.3% $650–$1,499 +2.4 pts ▸ 26.8%
12.9% Under $650 +2.4 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 10.8%
11.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 10.4%

Personal income distribution

39.6% Under $650 +8.2 pts ▸ 47.7%
33.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.8 pts 29.7%
17.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.4 pts 13.4%
2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +5.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
27.4% 45th pct 21.5% 14th pct
Mental health in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
8.0% 30th pct 5.1% 11th pct
Needs assistance in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
5.8% 50th pct 7.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Arthritis ◂ +2.2 pts 6.4%
8.6% Asthma ◂ +2.6 pts 5.9%
8.0% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 7.6%
8.0% Mental health ◂ +2.9 pts 5.1%
5.8% Diabetes +0.2 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 3.1%
2.4% Cancer ◂ +0.7 pts 1.7%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%
0.9% Stroke even 0.8%
0.6% Dementia even 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.9% None +5.1 pts ▸ 70.1%
18.6% One condition ◂ +3.6 pts 15.0%
5.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 4.2%
3.1% Three or more ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +3.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
9.5% 14th pct 6.3% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid carers in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
11.6% 45th pct 11.1% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Unpaid child care in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +5.8 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
29.5% 91st pct 23.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.4%
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%
Defence service in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
2.0% 21st pct 1.1% 3rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +4.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
22.4% 69th pct 18.2% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +5,612 larger in Sydney - Outer South West
12,008 77th pct 6,396 58th pct
Median age in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1 yrs older in Sydney - South West
21 yrs 7th pct 22 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West
38.0% 47th pct 38.1% 48th pct
Unemployment in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West
7.6% 14th pct 8.7% 24th pct
Median income in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$66 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
$656 68th pct $590 50th pct
Household income in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$184 higher in Sydney - Outer South West
$1,791 71st pct $1,607 54th pct
Indigenous language in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.3 pts higher in Sydney - South West
3.4% 17th pct 5.7% 51st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.3 larger in Sydney - South West gap widening
2.9 93rd pct 3.2 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
One-parent in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
15.7% 68th pct 17.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
Living alone in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.9 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
18.3% 5th pct 16.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%

Family composition

64.2% Couples with children +2.3 pts ▸ 66.5%
19.2% Couples without children ◂ +3.9 pts 15.3%
15.7% One-parent families +1.3 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.9% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

28.5% 2 people ◂ +4.3 pts 24.3%
19.4% 4 people +1.1 pts ▸ 20.4%
18.3% 3 people +0.1 pts ▸ 18.4%
18.3% 1 person ◂ +1.9 pts 16.5%
9.5% 5 people +1.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.9% 6 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 9.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$5 higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
$400 71st pct $405 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $277
  • First area, 2016: $360
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $290
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $405
Mortgage in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +$33 higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
$2,167 82nd pct $2,200 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,980
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,200
People / bedroom in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.20 higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
0.80 29th pct 1.00 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +7.2 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
28.3% 53rd pct 35.4% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
Owned outright in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.3 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap narrowing
24.5% 13th pct 25.7% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Separate houses in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +9.2 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
84.2% 63rd pct 75.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 85.1%
  • First area, 2016: 83.9%
  • First area, 2021: 84.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%
3+ bedrooms in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +6.7 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
86.1% 96th pct 79.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.4%
  • First area, 2016: 86.4%
  • First area, 2021: 86.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.4%

How homes are owned or rented

44.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.5 pts 35.6%
28.3% Rented +7.2 pts ▸ 35.4%
24.5% Owned outright +1.3 pts ▸ 25.7%
1.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%
1.3% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

84.2% Separate house ◂ +9.2 pts 75.0%
4.3% Flat or apartment +9.4 pts ▸ 13.7%
11.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.3 pts 10.8%
0.2% Other dwelling even 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

37.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 36.1%
37.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 32.9%
10.3% 2 bedrooms +5.0 pts ▸ 15.3%
11.2% 5 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 10.5%
2.0% 1 bedroom +1.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.2% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

54.9% $350–$549 ◂ +6.4 pts 48.5%
18.2% $200–$349 +2.6 pts ▸ 20.7%
9.7% $550–$749 +5.0 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.4% Under $200 ◂ +1.6 pts 10.7%
1.0% $750 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

42.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +4.0 pts 38.1%
20.5% $3,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 23.7%
21.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +1.8 pts 19.2%
10.1% Under $1,000 +1.6 pts ▸ 11.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
5.7% 56th pct 8.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Work from home in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
25.9% 82nd pct 27.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
PT commute in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.1 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap steady
2.3% 51st pct 2.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
PT stops in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +559 more in Sydney - South West
1,708 69th pct 2,267 83rd pct
Stops/1k in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.97 more in Sydney - Outer South West
5.75 81st pct 4.78 57th pct
Departures/1k in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +114.6 more in Sydney - South West
1,183.7 60th pct 1,298.4 65th pct
PT routes in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +24 more in Sydney - Outer South West
95 72nd pct 71 44th pct

How people get to work

47.0% Car (driver) ◂ +1.9 pts 45.0%
25.9% Worked at home +1.5 pts ▸ 27.4%
3.5% Car (passenger) +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.9% Train ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%
1.0% Walked +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.4% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Bicycle even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.2 pts 36.2%
32.1% 1 vehicle +0.1 pts ▸ 32.2%
14.2% 3 vehicles +0.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.6% 4 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 9.1%
5.7% No vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 8.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.5 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap narrowing
37.9% 42nd pct 36.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap widening
8.3% 17th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.1 pts higher in Sydney - South West gap steady
4.9% 49th pct 7.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
Participation in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +11.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
60.5% 57th pct 49.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 63.7%
  • First area, 2021: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%
Full-time in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.0 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West gap widening
56.6% 33rd pct 54.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.1%
  • First area, 2016: 66.2%
  • First area, 2021: 56.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.6%

Industries people work in

14.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.0 pts 13.0%
10.8% Construction ◂ +1.8 pts 9.0%
10.0% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.0% Manufacturing +1.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.7% Education & training ◂ +1.4 pts 7.4%
7.3% Transport & warehousing +0.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.6 pts 5.7%
5.1% Professional & technical +0.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.2% Accommodation & food even 5.2%
3.6% Finance & insurance +1.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.2% Wholesale trade +0.4 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.6% Other services even 3.5%

Occupations people work in

18.3% Professionals +1.3 pts ▸ 19.5%
14.9% Clerical & administrative +0.3 pts ▸ 15.2%
14.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.8 pts 12.2%
11.5% Managers ◂ +0.9 pts 10.6%
11.3% Community & personal service ◂ +1.1 pts 10.2%
9.9% Machinery operators & drivers +1.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
9.4% Labourers +0.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
8.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.2 pts 8.4%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +203,943 higher in Sydney - South West
323,758 60th pct 527,701 87th pct
Growth in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.5 pts higher in Sydney - South West
8.2% 72nd pct 10.8% 84th pct

Environment & Climate

978 60th pct 977 59th pct
Max temp in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.1 higher in Sydney - South West
23.7 48th pct 24.9 61st pct
Min temp in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.0 higher in Sydney - South West
10.0 29th pct 11.1 44th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.2 higher in Sydney - South West
4.9 48th pct 6.1 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.2 more in Sydney - South West
4.7 46th pct 5.9 72nd pct
15-min city in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +20.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West
53.6% 44th pct 74.2% 71st pct
Walk to shops in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +20.0 pts higher in Sydney - South West
51.2% 39th pct 71.1% 72nd pct
Walk to transit in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +4.4 pts higher in Sydney - South West
86.2% 59th pct 90.6% 70th pct
Walk to school in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +13.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West
69.8% 58th pct 83.4% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +0.7 pts higher in Sydney - South West
91.3% 56th pct 91.9% 57th pct
Walk to health in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +22.6 pts higher in Sydney - South West
25.6% 10th pct 48.3% 60th pct
Amenities/1k in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +2.0 more in Sydney - Outer South West
11.7 14th pct 9.7 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +43 higher in Sydney - South West
21 57th pct 64 73rd pct
Mean slope in Sydney - Outer South Westin Sydney - South West +1.4 pts higher in Sydney - Outer South West
5.9% 59th pct 4.6% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sydney - Outer South West vs Sydney - South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/123/sydney-outer-south-west/vs/127/sydney-south-west