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What it costs to rent in Eastwood
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Eastwood (2121). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Median rent
$780
per week · Q4 2025
YoY change
▲+11.4%
vs same quarter last year
Active bonds
4,225
currently held
New bonds
371
this quarter
Latest Quarter Breakdown · Q4 2025
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
Population growth drivers in Eastwood are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends
Eastwood's population is approximately 20,446 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,472 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,974. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,279 in June 2025 and an additional 159 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 3,865 persons per square kilometer, placing Eastwood in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Eastwood's growth rate of 7.8% since the 2021 census exceeds the state average of 7.1%, indicating it as a region leader in population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 90.6% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Eastwood is expected to grow by 2,600 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 11.9% over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Eastwood among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Eastwood has approved approximately 171 residential properties annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 855 homes were approved, with an additional 92 approved so far in FY-26. Over these five financial years, the average new residents per year per dwelling constructed was 0.7.
This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections. The average construction value of new properties is $370,000. In FY-26, there have been $2.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastwood has 16.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 81st percentile nationally. New development consists of 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.
This shift contrasts with the area's existing housing, which is currently 53.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites. Eastwood has an approval rate of around 135 people per approval, indicating a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Eastwood is projected to gain 2,432 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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Development applications around Eastwood
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Eastwood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 projects that are likely to impact this area. Notable among these are Eastwood Centre Redevelopment, Eastwood Central Precinct Project, Eastwood Masterplan, and the development at 173 Shaftsbury Road. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.
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Sydney Metro West
Sydney Metro West is a new 24 km underground metro railway between Westmead/Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The line will double rail capacity between Parramatta and the CBD, serve nine confirmed stations, use driverless metro trains and support employment growth and housing supply. Tunnelling has moved into the next major delivery phase, with contracts awarded for linewide track and systems, five western stations, trains and operations, and Hunter Street Station precinct works. The project targets passenger opening in 2032.
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds. Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Macquarie Park Innovation District
Australia's largest non-CBD innovation district is a 170 hectare technology, research, health, life sciences and education precinct around Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and North Ryde. NSW planning controls for the Macquarie Park TOD Accelerated Precinct took effect in November 2024, enabling capacity for about 9,600 new homes, affordable housing contributions, new and improved open space, retail and commercial uses, and better walking and cycling links. Major active investments include Stockland's MPark campus at Khartoum Road and Talavera Road, Macquarie University campus investment, new school sites and transport interchange works.
Eastwood Centre Redevelopment
A transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.2-hectare Eastwood Shopping Centre site. Designed by SJB Architects, the scheme features four slender residential towers on a two-level retail and commercial podium, delivering around 780 apartments (including 5% affordable housing) across buildings up to 37 storeys on the Rutledge Street frontage. The precinct will include up to 20,875 square metres of retail and commercial space with two supermarkets, fresh-food markets, restaurants, and cafes celebrating Eastwood's multicultural food culture. Around 7,500 square metres of shared amenities and a 24/7 weatherproof pedestrian link connecting Rowe Street Mall to Rutledge Street are also planned. A State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and concurrent rezoning application are anticipated to be lodged around April 2026, with construction expected from 2027 and completion targeted for 2030.
Bennelong Sports Centre
Bennelong Sports Centre is a major community sports hub redeveloping the former Marsden High School site. The facility includes a 5000sqm indoor building with 4 multipurpose courts, 29 outdoor all-weather hard-surface netball courts, and a basement car park for approximately 296 vehicles. Operated by The Y NSW, it serves as the primary home for the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA) and includes a cafe, community spaces, and ecological protection zones. Opening is scheduled for May 2026.
Epping Bridge Project
Replacement of the existing 5-lane Epping Bridge with a new 7-lane bridge across the railway line. The $220 million project jointly funded by Australian and NSW governments includes road improvements to Beecroft Road, Blaxland Road, and Epping Road approaches, enhanced pedestrian/cyclist facilities with shared walking and cycling path, traffic signal upgrades, and new safety screens to reduce congestion and improve safety for over 63,000 daily users. Construction expected to commence mid-2025 and take approximately 5 years to complete.
Eastwood Central Precinct Project
The Eastwood Central Precinct Project focuses on revitalizing the Eastwood Town Centre by constructing a new multi-storey carpark at Glen Reserve. This infrastructure allows for the future demolition of the aging Glen Street Carpark to make way for a civic plaza, an expanded library, and a community hub. A primary feature is the installation of a large-scale underground stormwater detention tank designed to significantly reduce flood risk for local businesses and the surrounding precinct.
Eastwood Masterplan
City of Ryde is developing a masterplan to guide future growth and change in Eastwood town centre. The plan is intended to improve public spaces, support high quality and sustainable development, protect local character and heritage, address flooding issues, plan for infrastructure and consider economic opportunities linked to the Ryde Hospital redevelopment. Early engagement closed on 5 May 2024, technical studies are complete, and Council is now developing the masterplan before public exhibition and adoption.
Employment
The labour market in Eastwood demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia
Eastwood has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of December 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%.
As of December 2025, 11,187 residents were in work and workforce participation was 66.5%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion (48.9%) of residents worked from home according to Census responses. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
Construction is under-represented with only 6.4% of Eastwood's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force increased by 4.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eastwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Eastwood SA2 has a higher median income of $50,302 compared to the national average of $72,896. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $60,817 with an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Eastwood SA2 are approximately $55,493 (median) and $80,419 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 62nd percentile ($1,953 weekly), while personal income is at the 40th percentile. The largest segment comprises 30.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (6,256 residents). High housing costs consume 18.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile. Eastwood SA2's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Eastwood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
As of the latest Census evaluation in Eastwood, 53.2% of dwellings were houses while 46.8% comprised semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eastwood stood at 31.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented ones at 39.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,750, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Eastwood averaged $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Eastwood's median mortgage repayments were higher at $2,750 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Eastwood features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 75.3% of all households, including 38.8% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Eastwood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
Eastwood's educational attainment exceeds national averages: 50.9% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational pathways account for 19.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 9.6%. Educational participation is high, with 30.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.7% in primary, 8.4% in tertiary, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 8.4% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.
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Schools Detail
Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis of public transportation in Eastwood indicates that there are 126 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. A total of 34 individual routes service these stops, collectively facilitating 6,226 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Eastwood is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 149 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation for residents at 69%, while train accounts for 17% and bus for 6%.
The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in Eastwood is 1.0, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 48.9%, work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 889 trips per day, equating to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the locations of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.
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Transport Stops Detail
Health
Eastwood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Eastwood's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low.
Approximately 55% (~11,327 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7% and 4.6% of residents respectively. About 79.9% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Eastwood has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.9% (3,862 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Seniors' health outcomes are notably strong, aligning with national rankings similar to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
Eastwood is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Eastwood's population is predominantly diverse linguistically, with 68.8% speaking a language other than English at home, and 60.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eastwood, accounting for 38.7% of its population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, comprising 7.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry, Chinese heritage is significantly higher at 42.8%, while English and Other are lower than regional averages at 10.1% each. Korean (7.7%), Lebanese (0.9%), and Sri Lankan (0.5%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Eastwood compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 2.6%, and 0.3% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Eastwood's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
The median age in Eastwood is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastwood has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.0% to 13.0%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 15.8% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 10.9% to 9.8%. By 2041, Eastwood's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 67% (805 people), reaching 2,014 from 1,208. This growth reflects the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 58% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.