Greater Sydney

The population grew by 8.4% since 2016 to reach over 5.2 million people. Residents are a little younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 37, and 18.4% of the community are children under 15.

This area is far more multicultural than the rest of Australia, with 38.6% of people born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 37.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 6.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.8%, though 30.7% of residents report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is much lower than in most other areas across the country.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Since 2016, the number of people finishing Year 12 has also risen to 66.9%.

Typical incomes are higher than the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $2,374 a week. High earners are common here, as 30.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas, with only 23.6% of people having one. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in the rest of the state.

Volunteer rates have fallen to 11.6% since 2016. About 20.4% of people spend 15 hours or more a week on unpaid housework, which is much higher than in most other areas.

There are 90,939 First Nations people in the region. This group sees higher-than-average outcomes in education and income, with a Year 12 completion rate of 41.8%, well above the national figure.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than the national average, with 2.7 people per home. It is also less common to find people living alone compared to other parts of the state.

The rental market is very strong, with 35.9% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $470. Mortgage payments are also among the highest in the country, typically costing $2,427 a month.

Working from home has surged to 38.9%, far above the national figure. While the region has the most public transport stops in the country, only 3.8% of people now commute using these services.

The area remains a major destination for migrants, with 15.3% of the population arriving from overseas recently. About 41% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

The job market is dominated by professionals and managers, with many people working in health care and social assistance. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.

With a population of over 5.6 million, the region is the largest in the state. It continues to grow quickly, with a 7.2% increase since 2021, which is higher than the New South Wales average.

The region is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,031mm. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 25.3 degrees.

This is a very walkable region, ranking first for its walkability score. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.