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North Shore vs Telegraph Point

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 14 km apart · North Shore profile · Telegraph Point profile

North Shore Telegraph Point

North Shore and Telegraph Point are two small residential areas in New South Wales. North Shore has a significantly wealthier profile, with 23.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to just 8.6% in Telegraph Point. This is mirrored in the housing and demographics, as North Shore has far more homes with three or more bedrooms (86.4% versus 72.9%) and more people moving in recently (39.3% compared to 24.2%). In contrast, Telegraph Point is more walkable, with far more homes within 10 minutes of public transport and a higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (7.1% compared to 2.2%).

Everyday life in both places shares a similar pace, with the typical resident in each area being 48 years old. Both have the same proportion of seniors (23.8%) and almost identical shares of children under 15. While North Shore's typical weekly family income is now well higher than in Telegraph Point, the gap in the number of people working or looking for work has narrowed since 2011.

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Where they differ most

No car: 6.3 pts higher in Telegraph Point Unpaid carers: 6.4 pts higher in Telegraph Point Recent movers: 15.0 pts higher in North Shore 3+ bedrooms: 13.6 pts higher in North Shore Needs assistance: 3.9 pts higher in Telegraph Point

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Shorein Telegraph Point +155 larger in North Shore gap narrowing
365 23rd pct 210 11th pct
Median age in North Shorein Telegraph Point even gap narrowing
48 yrs 61st pct 48 yrs 61st pct
First Nations in North Shorein Telegraph Point +5.0 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
2.2% 25th pct 7.1% 69th pct
Aged 65+ in North Shorein Telegraph Point even gap narrowing
23.8% 55th pct 23.8% 55th pct
Under 15 in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.6 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
15.1% 29th pct 15.7% 34th pct
De facto in North Shorein Telegraph Point +1.6 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap steady
15.0% 70th pct 16.7% 79th pct

Age structure

35.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.8 pts 29.5%
23.8% Seniors (65+) even 23.8%
15.1% Young adults (25–44) +6.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
15.1% Children (0–14) +0.6 pts ▸ 15.7%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.4 pts 3.3%

Marital status

53.1% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 52.4%
28.0% Never married +0.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
12.5% Divorced +2.9 pts ▸ 15.5%
2.6% Separated +1.0 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.9% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

North Shore Telegraph Point

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in North Shorein Telegraph Point +1.3 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
7.9% 29th pct 6.7% 20th pct

Country of birth

85.8% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 81.0%
1.4% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.4% England ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.6% Australian +4.9 pts ▸ 51.4%
44.7% English ◂ +3.2 pts 41.4%
15.9% Scottish ◂ +11.1 pts 4.8%
13.4% Irish ◂ +2.9 pts 10.5%
4.1% German +0.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
3.0% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
3.0% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 2.9%
2.5% Greek ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.6 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap steady
2.7% 34th pct 3.3% 45th pct
Limited English in North Shorein Telegraph Point even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.6% English only ◂ +5.0 pts 87.6%
2.7% Greek ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in North Shorein Telegraph Point +2.1 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
38.4% 35th pct 40.5% 43rd pct

Religious affiliation

51.5% Christianity ◂ +8.6 pts 42.9%
38.4% No religion +2.1 pts ▸ 40.5%
8.2% Not stated +4.2 pts ▸ 12.4%
1.4% Buddhism ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Hinduism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in North Shorein Telegraph Point +9.2 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
50.7% 81st pct 41.5% 59th pct
Bachelor+ in North Shorein Telegraph Point +6.0 pts higher in North Shore gap steady
20.9% 83rd pct 14.9% 67th pct

Highest year of school

50.7% Year 12 ◂ +9.2 pts 41.5%
28.4% Year 10 ◂ +0.1 pts 28.3%
9.5% Year 9 or below +8.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
6.8% Year 11 ◂ +1.7 pts 5.0%

Highest qualification level

41.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.8 pts 33.0%
14.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
19.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.2 pts 17.9%
5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 2.8%
2.7% Certificate I / II +2.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.2 pts 2.8%

Field of qualification

14.2% Engineering & related +8.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
10.7% Society & culture +4.4 pts ▸ 15.1%
14.7% Education ◂ +5.2 pts 9.4%
8.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.8 pts ▸ 13.2%
11.6% Health ◂ +2.1 pts 9.4%
11.6% Management & commerce ◂ +0.2 pts 11.3%
11.1% Architecture & building ◂ +8.3 pts 2.8%
3.6% Creative arts ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in North Shorein Telegraph Point +$160 higher in North Shore gap widening
$766 71st pct $606 38th pct
Household income in North Shorein Telegraph Point +$286 higher in North Shore gap widening
$1,478 65th pct $1,192 43rd pct
Family income in North Shorein Telegraph Point +$393 higher in North Shore gap widening
$1,768 62nd pct $1,375 32nd pct
High earners in North Shorein Telegraph Point +7.9 pts higher in North Shore gap widening
10.3% 77th pct 2.4% 12th pct
High-income homes in North Shorein Telegraph Point +15.0 pts higher in North Shore gap widening
23.6% 87th pct 8.6% 38th pct

Household income distribution

29.3% $650–$1,499 +17.9 pts ▸ 47.1%
21.4% $1,500–$2,999 +12.9 pts ▸ 34.3%
18.6% Under $650 ◂ +4.3 pts 14.3%
13.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 8.6%
10.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.9% Under $650 +1.0 pts ▸ 39.9%
35.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 31.0%
14.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 10.7%
4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.6 pts higher in Telegraph Point
29.9% 34th pct 30.5% 37th pct
Mental health in North Shorein Telegraph Point +1.9 pts higher in Telegraph Point
9.0% 40th pct 11.0% 65th pct
Needs assistance in North Shorein Telegraph Point +3.9 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap widening
3.3% 13th pct 7.1% 60th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Arthritis +4.7 pts ▸ 12.4%
9.0% Mental health +1.9 pts ▸ 11.0%
6.8% Asthma +1.2 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.8% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 5.2%
4.1% Diabetes +1.6 pts ▸ 5.7%
4.9% Heart disease ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Dementia +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%
1.1% Stroke +1.8 pts ▸ 2.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.4% None ◂ +6.3 pts 58.1%
22.7% One condition ◂ +5.1 pts 17.6%
5.8% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 7.1%
1.6% Three or more +2.6 pts ▸ 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in North Shorein Telegraph Point +1.1 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
17.4% 52nd pct 18.5% 59th pct
Unpaid carers in North Shorein Telegraph Point +6.4 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap widening
10.3% 19th pct 16.7% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in North Shorein Telegraph Point +2.3 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap widening
25.7% 57th pct 28.0% 68th pct
Defence service in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.1 pts higher in Telegraph Point
1.6% 11th pct 1.8% 12th pct
Housework 15h+ in North Shorein Telegraph Point +4.9 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
29.3% 87th pct 24.4% 54th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.1 larger in Telegraph Point gap steady
2.4 57th pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.9 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
7.1% 8th pct 8.0% 11th pct
Living alone in North Shorein Telegraph Point +5.7 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap steady
21.4% 26th pct 27.1% 42nd pct

Family composition

53.9% Couples with children +0.1 pts ▸ 54.0%
37.9% Couples without children ◂ +6.5 pts 31.3%
7.1% One-parent families +0.9 pts ▸ 8.0%
1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +14.3 pts 35.7%
21.4% 1 person +5.7 pts ▸ 27.1%
14.3% 3 people +2.9 pts ▸ 17.1%
17.1% 4 people ◂ +12.9 pts 4.3%
5.7% 5 people +5.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in North Shorein Telegraph Point +$38 higher in North Shore gap narrowing
$388 85th pct $350 75th pct
Mortgage in North Shorein Telegraph Point +$86 higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
$1,517 63rd pct $1,603 70th pct
People / bedroom in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.10 higher in Telegraph Point gap steady
0.80 57th pct 0.90 88th pct
Renting in North Shorein Telegraph Point +3.6 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
15.0% 29th pct 11.4% 18th pct
Owned outright in North Shorein Telegraph Point +2.9 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
45.7% 70th pct 42.9% 61st pct
Separate houses in North Shorein Telegraph Point +3.6 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
96.4% 67th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in North Shorein Telegraph Point +13.6 pts higher in North Shore gap widening
86.4% 78th pct 72.9% 33rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

35.7% Owned with a mortgage +11.4 pts ▸ 47.1%
45.7% Owned outright ◂ +2.9 pts 42.9%
15.0% Rented ◂ +3.6 pts 11.4%
2.9% Not stated +5.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.4% Separate house +3.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 47.1%
30.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.3 pts 25.7%
7.1% 2 bedrooms +8.6 pts ▸ 15.7%
2.9% 1 bedroom +4.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.7% 5 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Studio / none ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

38.1% $350–$549 +24.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +13.7 pts 30.3%
26.0% $1,800–$2,999 +16.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
16.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.9 pts 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in North Shorein Telegraph Point +6.3 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 71st pct
Work from home in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.7 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
11.5% 70th pct 10.8% 66th pct
PT commute in North Shorein Telegraph Point even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

57.5% Car (driver) +13.6 pts ▸ 71.1%
11.5% Worked at home ◂ +0.7 pts 10.8%
0.0% Walked +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 4.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.3 pts 36.5%
31.4% 1 vehicle +1.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.8% 3 vehicles +0.7 pts ▸ 17.5%
8.8% 4 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% No vehicle +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in North Shorein Telegraph Point +15.0 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
39.3% 70th pct 24.2% 12th pct
Recent arrivals in North Shorein Telegraph Point
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in North Shorein Telegraph Point +1.7 pts higher in Telegraph Point gap widening
2.8% 19th pct 4.5% 47th pct
Participation in North Shorein Telegraph Point +4.6 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
57.6% 64th pct 53.0% 50th pct
Full-time in North Shorein Telegraph Point +3.4 pts higher in North Shore gap narrowing
54.0% 39th pct 50.6% 23rd pct

Industries people work in

23.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.3 pts 19.3%
15.5% Construction +0.1 pts ▸ 15.7%
3.4% Other services +12.2 pts ▸ 15.7%
5.2% Transport & warehousing +6.9 pts ▸ 12.0%
9.2% Retail trade +1.6 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.0% Education & training +0.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
8.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.2 pts 4.8%
3.4% Manufacturing +3.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.7% Accommodation & food +1.5 pts ▸ 7.2%
2.9% Wholesale trade +3.2 pts ▸ 6.0%
5.7% Administrative & support ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.5 pts ▸ 4.8%

Occupations people work in

16.1% Technicians & trades +8.0 pts ▸ 24.1%
19.0% Professionals ◂ +6.9 pts 12.0%
17.8% Community & personal service ◂ +2.2 pts 15.7%
14.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.7 pts 9.6%
5.2% Sales workers +5.7 pts ▸ 10.8%
4.6% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.6% Managers ◂ +5.0 pts 3.6%
7.5% Labourers +1.0 pts ▸ 8.4%

Walkability

Walk score in North Shorein Telegraph Point +0.9 higher in Telegraph Point
1.3 12th pct 2.1 21st pct
Types ≤15 min in North Shorein Telegraph Point +1.6 more in Telegraph Point
0.9 8th pct 2.5 24th pct
15-min city in North Shorein Telegraph Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in North Shorein Telegraph Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in North Shorein Telegraph Point +53.6 pts higher in Telegraph Point
0.0% 0th pct 53.6% 52nd pct
Walk to school in North Shorein Telegraph Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in North Shorein Telegraph Point +86.8 pts higher in North Shore
86.8% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in North Shorein Telegraph Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in North Shorein Telegraph Point +9.4 more in Telegraph Point
19.2 52nd pct 28.6 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in North Shorein Telegraph Point +3 higher in Telegraph Point
4 5th pct 7 10th pct
Mean slope in North Shorein Telegraph Point +11.5 pts higher in Telegraph Point
3.6% 33rd pct 15.2% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Shore vs Telegraph Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL122101/north-shore/vs/UCL122130/telegraph-point