Eastlakes
Statistical Area - sa2

Eastlakes has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Eastlakes' population was 8,941 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it had decreased to around 8,864, a drop of 77 people (0.9%). This decrease is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 8,809 in June 2024 and 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,850 persons per square kilometer, placing Eastlakes in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 90.7% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Eastlakes is expected to grow by 309 persons to 2041, recording a total growth of 2.9% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Eastlakes is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Eastlakes has recorded approximately nine residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 46 homes were approved, with two more approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $533,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment by developers. This year, there have been $1.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Eastlakes shows substantially reduced construction (89.0% below regional average per person), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 863 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Looking ahead, Eastlakes is expected to grow by 253 residents through to 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Eastlakes has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Eastlakes Live, The Grand Residences, the development of 350 King Street Business Park, and the Mascot Power Supply Project. The following list provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Eastlakes are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Eastlakes has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 9.1% as of June 2025.

Compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, Eastlakes' rate is 4.9% higher, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Eastlakes lags at 54.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. AreaSearch analysis from June 2025 shows labour force levels increased by 0.6%, while employment decreased by 0.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points over the past year. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force expand by 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eastlakes' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Eastlakes had a median taxpayer income of $59,079 and an average income of $74,031. These figures are higher than national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 in Greater Sydney respectively. Using Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,529 (median) and $83,366 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks Eastlakes' household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 21st and 30th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 27.5% of Eastlakes' population (2,437 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Eastlakes, with only 78.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Eastlakes features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Eastlakes' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 38.6% houses and 61.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 26.0% houses and 74.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eastlakes stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.7% and rented ones at 46.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,297, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in Eastlakes was $385, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Eastlakes' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Eastlakes features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 66.2% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

The educational profile of Eastlakes exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 33.5%, substantially below the SA4 region average of 55.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 16.0%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes St Therese Catholic Primary School and Eastlakes Public School, collectively serving 776 students while the area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1058). The two schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area functions as an education hub with 8.8 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 5.3 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Eastlakes has 35 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 22 different routes that together facilitate 3,677 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located just 128 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 525 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 105 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Eastlakes is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Eastlakes demonstrates above-average health outcomes for both young and old age cohorts, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,008 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.3 and 6.1% of residents respectively. A total of 72.6% of residents declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 78.7% across Greater Sydney. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,772 people), which is higher than the 12.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Eastlakes is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Eastlakes has a high level of cultural diversity, with 56.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eastlakes, making up 56.6% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 14.4%, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 29.0%, English at 11.3%, and Australian at 11.2%. Some ethnic groups have notable disparities: Spanish is overrepresented at 1.5% (vs regional average of 1.2%), Greek at 8.6% (vs 4.2%), and Russian at 1.2% (vs 0.9%).

Eastlakes's median age exceeds the national pattern

Eastlakes's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Eastlakes has a notably over-represented cohort of 75-84 year-olds (7.4%) and an under-represented group of 5-14 year-olds (8.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 years has grown from 11.3% to 14.3%, while the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 10.5% to 8.7%. Demographic projections suggest Eastlakes's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to grow by 46%, adding 537 residents to reach a total of 1,705. Conversely, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.