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Clyde vs Parramatta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.8 km apart · Clyde profile · Parramatta profile

Clyde Parramatta

Parramatta and Clyde (NSW) are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Parramatta is a large hub with 30,211 people and a young typical age of 32. It is a walker's paradise where typical weekly household incomes are much higher than most areas at $2,092. In contrast, Clyde (NSW) is sparsely populated with only 9 residents, who are far older with a typical age of 51. In Clyde (NSW), typical weekly household incomes are much lower at $725, though typical weekly rents are far higher than in Parramatta at $869.

Both areas are situated about 20 minutes from the city by car. While they share this proximity, they differ in their infrastructure; Parramatta has far more public transport routes and stops, while Clyde (NSW) has far higher numbers of transport stops and departures per 1,000 people. Parramatta also has far higher street connectivity and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. This contrast is consistent with Parramatta being a dense urban centre and Clyde (NSW) being a largely non-residential area.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Clydein Parramatta +30,202 larger in Parramatta gap widening
9 6th pct 30,211 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0
  • First area, 2016: 6
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2011: 19,745
  • Second area, 2016: 25,798
  • Second area, 2021: 30,211
Median age in Clydein Parramatta +19 yrs older in Clyde gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 32 yrs
First Nations in Clydein Parramatta
— 0.5% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%
— 6.6% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
— 16.3% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
— 8.3% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +52.7 pts ▸ 52.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +49.2 pts 50.8%
0.0% Never married +38.3 pts ▸ 38.3%
0.0% Divorced +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Widowed +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Clydein Parramatta
— 69.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 63.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%

Country of birth

88.9% China ◂ +80.0 pts 8.9%
0.0% India +30.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% Australia +24.8 pts ▸ 24.8%
0.0% Nepal +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Philippines +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Vietnam +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% England +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Ancestry

88.9% Chinese ◂ +73.6 pts 15.3%
0.0% Indian +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% English +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Australian +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Filipino +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Irish +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% German +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Clydein Parramatta
— 68.9% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.9%
Limited English in Clydein Parramatta
— 8.9% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Language used at home

88.9% Mandarin ◂ +80.1 pts 8.8%
0.0% English only +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% Hindi +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Cantonese +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Arabic +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Punjabi +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Tagalog +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Clydein Parramatta
— 22.0% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%

Religious affiliation

88.9% No religion ◂ +66.9 pts 22.0%
0.0% Hinduism +33.6 pts ▸ 33.6%
0.0% Christianity +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
0.0% Not stated +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Islam +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Buddhism +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other religions +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

— 81.4% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 71.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.4%
— 54.7% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.7%
Schools/1k kids in Clydein Parramatta
— 1.63 21st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Clydein Parramatta +31 more in Parramatta
37 90th pct 68 95th pct
Avg size in Clydein Parramatta +65 larger in Clyde
646 87th pct 581 82nd pct
ICSEA in Clydein Parramatta +27 higher in Parramatta
1,039 75th pct 1,066 83rd pct

Highest year of school

44.4% Year 12 +37.0 pts ▸ 81.4%
0.0% Year 10 +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Year 11 +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +40.6 pts ▸ 40.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +25.3 pts ▸ 25.3%
0.0% Information technology +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Engineering & related +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Society & culture +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Health +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Education +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Income

Personal income in Clydein Parramatta +$441 higher in Parramatta gap widening
$574 21st pct $1,015 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $574
  • Second area, 2011: $623
  • Second area, 2016: $755
  • Second area, 2021: $1,015
Household income in Clydein Parramatta +$1,367 higher in Parramatta
$725 3rd pct $2,092 79th pct
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2011: $1,314
  • Second area, 2016: $1,739
  • Second area, 2021: $2,092
Family income in Clydein Parramatta
— $2,314 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,376
  • Second area, 2016: $1,802
  • Second area, 2021: $2,314
High earners in Clydein Parramatta
— 17.0% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
High-income homes in Clydein Parramatta
— 26.6% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +37.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Under $650 +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Clydein Parramatta
— 13.4% 5th pct
Mental health in Clydein Parramatta
— 4.3% 22nd pct
Needs assistance in Clydein Parramatta
— 2.8% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Mental health +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Diabetes +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Arthritis +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Heart disease +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Cancer +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

33.3% None +45.6 pts ▸ 79.0%
44.4% One condition ◂ +34.3 pts 10.1%
0.0% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Clydein Parramatta
— 7.8% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Unpaid carers in Clydein Parramatta
— 5.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Unpaid child care in Clydein Parramatta
— 22.6% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Defence service in Clydein Parramatta
— 0.6% 29th pct
Housework 15h+ in Clydein Parramatta
— 16.4% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Clydein Parramatta +156 larger in Parramatta
0 0th pct 156 86th pct
— 29 yrs 60th pct
— 55.3% 80th pct
Unemployment in Clydein Parramatta
— 5.2% 27th pct
Median income in Clydein Parramatta
— $869 71st pct
Household income in Clydein Parramatta
— $1,694 50th pct
Indigenous language in Clydein Parramatta
— 6.4% 63rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Clydein Parramatta +1.4 larger in Parramatta
1.0 0th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 9.1% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Living alone in Clydein Parramatta
— 26.1% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%

Household size

100.0% 1 person ◂ +73.9 pts 26.1%
0.0% 2 people +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% 3 people +23.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
0.0% 4 people +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% 5 people +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% 6 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Clydein Parramatta +$429 higher in Clyde
$869 100th pct $440 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: $869
  • Second area, 2011: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $430
  • Second area, 2021: $440
— $2,080 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,950
  • Second area, 2016: $1,874
  • Second area, 2021: $2,080
People / bedroom in Clydein Parramatta +0.20 higher in Parramatta
1.00 89th pct 1.20 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.40
  • Second area, 2016: 1.30
  • Second area, 2021: 1.20
— 70.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.2%
Owned outright in Clydein Parramatta
— 9.6% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Separate houses in Clydein Parramatta
— 7.7% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
3+ bedrooms in Clydein Parramatta
— 18.1% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +29.8 pts 70.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Owned outright +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Other tenure +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Types of homes

0.0% Flat or apartment +85.6 pts ▸ 85.6%
57.1% Separate house ◂ +49.5 pts 7.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

85.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +71.0 pts 14.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +64.0 pts ▸ 64.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Studio / none +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% 5 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +64.6 pts ▸ 64.6%
0.0% $200–$349 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $550–$749 +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Under $200 +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% $750 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Transport & Vehicles

— 26.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%
Work from home in Clydein Parramatta
— 49.4% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.4%
— 9.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
PT stops in Clydein Parramatta +82 more in Parramatta
7 77th pct 89 89th pct
Stops/1k in Clydein Parramatta +774.83 more in Clyde
777.78 100th pct 2.95 69th pct
Departures/1k in Clydein Parramatta +282,837.8 more in Clyde
285,888.9 100th pct 3,051.1 97th pct
PT routes in Clydein Parramatta +53 more in Parramatta
6 86th pct 59 88th pct
Stop walk in Clydein Parramatta +1 longer in Parramatta
3 21st pct 4 29th pct
Drive to city in Clydein Parramatta +3 longer in Parramatta
17 14th pct 20 17th pct
Reach 30 min in Clydein Parramatta +10,965 more in Parramatta
33,842 86th pct 44,807 86th pct
Reach 45 min in Clydein Parramatta +37,595 more in Parramatta
304,540 88th pct 342,135 89th pct
Transit to city in Clydein Parramatta +9 longer in Clyde
64 64th pct 55 45th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +49.4 pts ▸ 49.4%
0.0% Car (driver) +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Train +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Walked +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Bus +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 1 vehicle +14.0 pts ▸ 56.9%
0.0% No vehicle +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% 2 vehicles +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% 4 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Clydein Parramatta
— 68.4% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.4%
Recent arrivals in Clydein Parramatta
— 42.3% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Clydein Parramatta
— 7.1% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
Participation in Clydein Parramatta
— 68.1% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.1%
— 65.5% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 71.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%

Industries people work in

0.0% Professional & technical +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Finance & insurance +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Retail trade +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Education & training +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Construction +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

80.0% Managers ◂ +69.4 pts 10.6%
0.0% Professionals +42.2 pts ▸ 42.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Labourers +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Sales workers +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Clydein Parramatta +3.0 higher in Parramatta
6.3 90th pct 9.3 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Clydein Parramatta +1.9 more in Parramatta
6.1 89th pct 8.0 100th pct
15-min city in Clydein Parramatta +7.6 pts higher in Parramatta
92.4% 96th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Clydein Parramatta +7.1 pts higher in Parramatta
92.9% 96th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Clydein Parramatta +6.4 pts higher in Parramatta
93.6% 85th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Clydein Parramatta +38.7 pts higher in Parramatta
61.3% 79th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Clydein Parramatta +7.6 pts higher in Parramatta
92.4% 81st pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Clydein Parramatta +99.7 pts higher in Parramatta
0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Clydein Parramatta +874.1 more in Clyde
888.9 100th pct 14.8 53rd pct
Intersections/km² in Clydein Parramatta +419 higher in Parramatta
80 83rd pct 500 100th pct
Mean slope in Clydein Parramatta +4.9 pts higher in Parramatta
4.0% 29th pct 8.9% 75th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Clyde vs Parramatta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10940/clyde/vs/SAL13167/parramatta