Eastlakes

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

Eastlakes' population, as of May 2026, is approximately 8,875, a decrease of 66 people (0.7%) from the 2021 Census figure of 8,941. This change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,871 in June 2025 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 2,853 persons per square kilometer, placing Eastlakes in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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 where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with Eastlakes expected to increase by 279 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 3.1% over the 16 years.

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

Eastlakes has seen approximately 9 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling 46 homes. As of FY26, there have been 9 recorded approvals. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, providing good options for buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is $533,000, indicating a focus on premium segments with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $1.9 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastlakes has significantly lower building activity (88.0% below the regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Recent construction consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Eastlakes has an approval-to-population ratio of around 863 people per dwelling, indicating a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 275 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development activity is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increased competition as population expands.

Looking ahead, Eastlakes is expected to grow by 275 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include One Global Gallery (previously known as Eastlakes Live), The Grand Residences, the development of 350 King Street Business Park, and Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Eastlakes face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Eastlakes has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 10.2%. As of December 2025, there are 3,849 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is 1.8 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Eastlakes is 55.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant proportion of residents work from home (31.6%), potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Eastlakes shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 8.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Eastlakes' labour force decreased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 2.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eastlakes' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

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 2023 shows Eastlakes SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $62,514 and an average income of $76,630. These figures are above the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest median income is approximately $68,965 and average income is around $84,538 by March 2026. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes are modest in Eastlakes, ranking between the 21st and 29th percentiles. Income brackets show that 27.5% of locals (2,440 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which aligns with the regional trend where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st 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 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eastlakes was 29.6%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 23.7% and rented ones 46.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,297, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $385, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Eastlakes' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national average of $375.

Eastlakes features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average 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 comprise the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households making up 4.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 33.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 55.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 26.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 16.0%. Educational participation is high, with 29.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.5% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education.

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.

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

Eastlakes has 46 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 22 different routes that collectively facilitate 3,947 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 128 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. The dominant mode of transportation is car at 67%, followed by bus at 15% and train at 7%. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 31.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 563 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eastlakes's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Eastlakes. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5,058 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.3 and 6.1% of residents respectively. 72.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,817 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 56.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eastlakes, accounting for 56.6% of its population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.3% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 29.0%, English at 11.3%, and Australian at 11.2%. These figures differ significantly from the regional averages of 16.0%, 19.0%, and 17.8% respectively. Notably, Greek (8.6%), Spanish (1.5%), and Russian (1.2%) ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Eastlakes compared to Greater Sydney's figures of 1.9%, 0.6%, and 0.4%.

Eastlakes's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Eastlakes has a median age of 40, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Eastlakes at 7.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 5-14 are under-represented at 8.3%. Between 2021 and present, the population of 15 to 24-year-olds grew from 11.3% to 14.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 13.9% to 15.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 10.5% to 8.3%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.9% to 12.2%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Eastlakes' age profile by 2041, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to expand by 551 people (49%) from 1,117 to 1,669. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.