# Migration & Movement — Sydney - Inner West

How people move — recent moves within Australia and arrivals from overseas.

Area: Sydney - Inner West (Region (SA4))

Almost half of the people in Sydney - Inner West have moved house recently, making it a highly mobile part of the city. This constant churn of residents is driven by both local relocations and a strong draw for people arriving from abroad.

About 45.5% of residents moved here in the last five years, a figure that is well above the national average of 40.7%. This proportion of movers has risen since 2011, and is much higher than in most other areas.

Overseas arrivals make up 19% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 14.9%. While this is still much higher than most areas, the share of recent arrivals fell slightly from 20.1% in 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 45.5% | +8.4% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.0% | -5.4% since 2011 |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/120/sydney-inner-west/topic/mobility-location