# Sydney (South) - Haymarket

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sydney › 2000, NSW

Area: 1 km²

A staggering 76.9% of people in Haymarket were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse pockets of Sydney. The community is noticeably young and highly educated, with a typical resident aged 31. Most live in small apartments and work in professional or hospitality roles, creating a fast-paced urban environment. It is a highly mobile area where many residents have arrived from abroad or moved in recently, contributing to a cosmopolitan character defined by a mix of languages and cultures.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 62.2% of the population aged between 25 and 44. Children and seniors are rare here, both making up less than 5% of the population, while those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 19,935 | — |
| Median age | 31 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.2% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 4.6% | — |
| Children under 15 | 4.9% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.2% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 62.2%, Youth (15–24) 16.3%, Older adults (45–64) 12.0%, Children (0–14) 4.9%, Seniors (65+) 4.6%

**Marital status** — Never married 62.0%, Married 28.4%, Divorced 6.3%, Separated 2.2%, Widowed 1.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

International roots are a defining feature, as 76.9% of residents were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 36.5%, while other significant groups include English, Indian, and Vietnamese heritage.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 76.9% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 15.9%, China 15.2%, India 2.4%, Vietnam 2.0%, England 1.4%, Philippines 1.2%, New Zealand 1.0%, Italy 0.6%, Nepal 0.3%, South Africa 0.3%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 36.5%, English 9.9%, Australian 4.7%, Indian 2.5%, Vietnamese 2.3%, Irish 2.2%, Italian 1.7%, Scottish 1.6%, Filipino 1.4%, German 1.2%, Greek 0.4%, Dutch 0.3%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 69.5% of people using a language other than English at home, compared to 22.3% nationally. Mandarin is the most spoken non-English language, and 15.4% of the community speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 69.5% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 15.4% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 21.9%, Mandarin 18.3%, Cantonese 5.3%, Vietnamese 1.9%, Hindi 1.1%, Italian 0.5%, Tagalog 0.5%, Arabic 0.4%, Greek 0.2%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

Buddhism is a significant faith here at 27.2%, and 37.5% of residents report no religion, which is well above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 37.5% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 37.5%, Buddhism 27.2%, Christianity 20.9%, Not stated 9.4%, Hinduism 2.4%, Islam 2.0%, Other religions 0.5%, Judaism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

This is a highly qualified community where 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, reaching 82%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 82.0% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | — |
| Schools | 1 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.02 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 66 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 82.0%, Year 9 or below 4.4%, Year 10 2.6%, Year 11 2.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 39.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 20.4%, Postgraduate degree 16.3%, Certificate III / IV 5.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.8%, Certificate I / II 0.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 38.0%, Society & culture 9.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.1%, Information technology 6.7%, Engineering & related 6.4%, Creative arts 4.8%, Health 4.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.7%, Education 2.3%, Architecture & building 2.0%, Agriculture & environment 0.6%

## Income

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, and 28.9% of households earn over $3,000 a week. Personal incomes are around the national average, with 34.8% of people earning under $650 weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $819 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,108 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,058 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 13.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 28.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.3%, $650–$1,499 19.3%, $4,000 or more 16.4%, Under $650 12.9%, $3,000–$3,999 12.5%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 35.4%, Under $650 34.8%, $1,500–$2,999 14.4%, $3,000 or more 6.3%

## Health & Disability

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 8.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Needing help with daily activities is also among the lowest at 1.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 8.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 2.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 1.4% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 3.5%, Mental health 2.7%, Asthma 2.7%, Diabetes 1.4%, Arthritis 1.1%, Heart disease 1.0%, Cancer 0.7%, Lung condition 0.2%, Stroke 0.2%, Dementia 0.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 83.0%, One condition 6.7%, Two conditions 1.4%, Three or more 0.3%

## Community Participation

Unpaid work is uncommon here, with only 7.6% of people caring for children or doing significant housework, both far below national figures. Volunteering is also among the lowest at 6.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 6.6% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 3.5% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 7.6% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 7.6% | — |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are a small group of 44 people, but they have a higher typical personal income of $949 and a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 68.2% than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 44 | — |
| First Nations median age | 31 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 68.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 12.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $949 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,036 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.1% | — |

## Family & Households

The area is dominated by small households, with 30.4% of people living alone and 58.8% of families being couples without children. This results in fewer people per home than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | — |
| One-parent families | 8.8% | — |
| People living alone | 30.4% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 58.8%, Couples with children 26.6%, One-parent families 8.8%, Other families 5.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.7%, 1 person 30.4%, 3 people 13.7%, 4 people 10.2%, 5 people 4.8%, 6 or more 3.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Almost everyone lives in a flat or apartment, and 73.8% of households are renting, far above the national figure. Rent is very high at a typical $620 per week, and most homes are small, with only 11.6% having three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $620 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,600 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.40 | — |
| Households renting | 73.8% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 11.5% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 0.1% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 11.6% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 73.8%, Owned outright 11.5%, Owned with a mortgage 10.5%, Other tenure 2.2%, Not stated 2.0%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 99.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.2%, Separate house 0.1%, Other dwelling 0.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 50.9%, 1 bedroom 30.9%, 3 bedrooms 10.7%, Studio / none 4.3%, 4 bedrooms 0.7%, 5 or more 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 38.6%, $750 or more 26.6%, $350–$549 24.5%, $200–$349 4.4%, Under $200 2.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 41.3%, $1,800–$2,999 25.9%, $1,000–$1,799 14.8%, Under $1,000 12.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Very few people own cars, as 59.4% of homes have no vehicle, which is far above the national average. Public transport use is high, and 32.5% of the workforce works from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 59.4% | — |
| People working from home | 32.5% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 17.1% | — |
| Public transport stops | 58 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.91 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 4,434.8 | — |
| Public transport routes | 138 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 5 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 258,065 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 823,244 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 19 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 32.5%, Walked 17.6%, Train 8.7%, Car (driver) 7.4%, Bus 6.4%, Bicycle 1.7%, Car (passenger) 1.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — No vehicle 59.4%, 1 vehicle 35.1%, 2 vehicles 4.9%, 3 vehicles 0.5%, 4 or more 0.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is highly transient, with 71.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 36.5% of the community, far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 71.7% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 36.5% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Jobs are concentrated in accommodation and food services (23.6%) and professional roles (13.4%). The unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 61.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 46.1% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 23.6%, Professional & technical 13.4%, Finance & insurance 9.5%, Retail trade 8.5%, Health care & social assistance 5.9%, Administrative & support 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.2%, Education & training 4.1%, Construction 3.0%, Public administration & safety 3.0%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Rental & real estate 2.2%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Other services 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.1%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 27.2%, Managers 13.1%, Community & personal service 12.8%, Labourers 12.2%, Technicians & trades 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Sales workers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.7%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is an economic powerhouse with 9,009 businesses and a population that has grown by 21.9% since 2021, far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 2 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,083 | — |
| Population estimate | 24,758 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 21.9% | — |
| Businesses | 9,009 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is wetter than most of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,390mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,390 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.7 | — |

## Walkability

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.8, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 18.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 999 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 17.1% | — |

## Schools serving Sydney (South) - Haymarket

66 schools, 28,946 students, average ICSEA 1,152.

By sector: Government 39, Independent 20, Catholic 7

By type: Primary 35, Secondary 20, Combined 11

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australian International High School | Independent | Secondary | 0.3 km | — |
| St Andrew's Cathedral School | Independent | Combined | 0.4 km | 1,436 |
| St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School | Independent | Primary | 0.4 km | 38 |
| Westbourne College Sydney | Independent | Secondary | 0.6 km | 65 |
| GOAL College | Independent | Secondary | 0.6 km | 204 |
| Ultimo Public School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 483 |
| Macquarie Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 0.7 km | 84 |
| Sydney Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 0.8 km | 1,925 |
| International Grammar School | Independent | Combined | 1.0 km | 1,224 |
| St Mary's Cathedral College | Catholic | Combined | 1.1 km | 937 |

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