Engadine

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 was approximately 17,783 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 427 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,356. The growth is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,720 in June 2024 and an additional 149 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,986 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Engadine's growth rate of 2.5% since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's growth rate of 2.6%. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.5% 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. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with Engadine expected to expand by 711 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 3.6% over the 17 years.

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 in FY26 so far. The average number of people moving to Engadine annually for each dwelling built over these five financial years was 0.9, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes in the area is $364,000. This year alone, $5.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Comparatively, Engadine has slightly more development than the Greater Sydney region as a whole, with 10.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This has helped maintain reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity in Engadine has slowed in recent years and is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. The recent construction trend in Engadine comprises 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 79.0% houses.

This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 465 people per dwelling approval, Engadine shows characteristics of a developed market. Looking ahead, Engadine is projected to grow by approximately 648 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Major ones include Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Hermitage Apartments, Engadine High School Upgrade, and The Gallery. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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

Engadine has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%. There were 9,782 residents in work, and workforce participation stood at 65.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Engadine has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 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 the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, and labour force increased by 1.4%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Engadine's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2022 shows Engadine SA2 has high national incomes. The median is $61,012 and 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 of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Engadine are approximately $68,706 (median) and $83,491 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Engadine rank between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.0% of locals (5,690 people) earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, aligning with regional trends where this cohort also 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 82nd 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, with the remaining 21.0% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Engadine was 38.4%, similar to that of the Sydney metro area. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (47.7%) or rented (13.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Engadine was $2,600, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $500, compared to Sydney's averages of $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 account for 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 make up the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. 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's university qualification rate is 24.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.2% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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, collectively providing 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, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per 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 exhibit relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. 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 (8.0%) and asthma (8.0%), while 69.4% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.6%. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,163 people), broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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

Engadine's population showed low cultural diversity, with 86.7% born in Australia, 94.3% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home as of the 2016 Census. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 60.3%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 61.9%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.2%), English (30.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Russian (0.5% vs 0.5%), Maltese (0.7% vs 0.8%), and Macedonian (0.3% vs 0.8%) groups had similar or slightly higher representation compared to regional averages.

Engadine's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Engadine is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Engadine at 8.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.1% to 14.1% of Engadine's population, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 35-44 age group has decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Engadine in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 118% (from 448 to 976 people). Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 53% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.