Engadine
Statistical Area - sa2

Engadine is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Engadine's population as of November 2025 is approximately 17,783. This figure represents a 427-person increase from the 2021 Census total of 17,356, indicating a growth rate of 2.5%. The increase can be attributed to an estimated resident population of 17,720 in June 2024 and the addition of 149 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,986 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Engadine's growth rate of 2.5% since the census places it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.6%, suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.5% of overall population gains during recent periods in the area.

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. These projections are used to anticipate future population trends, indicating lower quartile growth for statistical areas across the nation. Based on latest population numbers, Engadine is expected to expand by 711 persons to reach a total population of approximately 20,594 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 3.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Engadine according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Engadine has averaged approximately 60 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 304 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY26. On average, only 0.9 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years.

This suggests that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes is $364,000. In FY26, $5.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine has slightly more development activity, with 10.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years and is below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction comprises 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 79.0% houses). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points, suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 465 people per dwelling approval, Engadine shows a developed market. Looking ahead, Engadine is expected to grow by 648 residents through to 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.

Engadine has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Hermitage Apartments, Waratah Road Townhouses, and Engadine High School Upgrade. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Engadine demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Engadine's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. As of June 2025, 9,668 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 65.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Engadine has a significant specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.6% while labour force grew by 3.3%, raising unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Engadine's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows Engadine has high incomes nationally. The median income is $61,012 and the average is $74,142. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2022 to September 2025 (approximately three years), current estimates suggest the median income is approximately $68,706 and the average is $83,491. According to the 2021 Census, Engadine's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.0% of locals (5,690 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with the region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Notably, 35.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Engadine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Engadine, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.1% of dwellings were houses while 21.0% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Engadine stood at 38.4%, similar to Sydney metro's figure, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (47.7%) or rented (13.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Engadine was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to Sydney metro's $2,600 and $483 respectively. Nationally, Engadine's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Engadine features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.9% of all households, including 44.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Engadine shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 24.5%, significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (28.9%).

Educational participation is high at 30.9%, including 11.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Engadine, educating approximately 3,115 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1061). The educational mix includes four primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools.

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

Engadine has 126 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 individual routes that collectively facilitate 1,897 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 271 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Engadine's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Engadine residents show positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% (~10,047 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.0% and 8.0% respectively. 69.4% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.8% (3,163 people), aligning with general population health profiles.

Engadine ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Engadine's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.7% of its population born in Australia, 94.3% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Engadine, comprising 60.3% of people, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.2%), English (30.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Russian (0.5%) is overrepresented in Engadine compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Maltese at 0.7% versus 0.8%, and Macedonian at 0.3% versus 0.8%.

Engadine's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Engadine is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (8.0% vs 6.2%) and a lower proportion of residents aged 25-34 (12.9% vs 15.7%). Post-2021 Census data shows changes in age distribution, with the 15 to 24 group increasing from 12.1% to 14.1%, and the 75 to 84 cohort growing from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group decreased from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 15.1% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Engadine in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 118%, reaching 976 people from 448, with residents aged 65 and older representing 53% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.