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The median house price in Engadine is $1.60m, with units at $938k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Engadine has an estimated 17,904 residents, up from 17,356 at the 2021 Census — a change of 548 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 150 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,000 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the latest data from AreaSearch, the resident population of Engadine stands at approximately 17,904 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 548 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,356 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,844 from June 2025 alongside 150 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The region maintains a density of 2,000 persons per square kilometer, a figure that sits above the typical average across the country. Engadine's 3.2% growth rate since the 2021 Census was higher than the broader SA3 region's 3.1%, making it a leading growth area locally.
Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 53.6% of the population growth during recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 base year for each SA2 area. For locations not covered by this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age group growth rates from these sources are projected forward to the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the area will experience growth in the lower quartile nationwide, with projections suggesting an increase of 643 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 3.3% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
304 new dwellings have been approved in Engadine over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, Engadine recorded 304 residential approvals, averaging about 60 homes per year, with 38 approvals logged so far in FY-26. The ratio of 1.3 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25 points to a balanced market with steady conditions, although this has risen to 3.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating tightening supply and rising demand. The average construction cost for these new dwellings is $364,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $5.6 million this financial year, highlighting that the local economy remains overwhelmingly residential.
Compared to Greater Sydney, construction levels in Engadine are slightly elevated, tracking 10.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5-year timeframe, which helps support existing property values while offering options to buyers, despite a recent slowdown in development. This level of activity is below the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the suburb and potential planning limitations. Current approvals show that 23.0% are detached houses and 77.0% are attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium and high-density housing provides more accessible price points for buyers and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which consists of 79.0% detached houses, pointing to a shortage of vacant land and changing lifestyle and affordability needs. The suburb registers approximately 469 people for every dwelling approval, characteristic of an established community. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Engadine is projected to add 583 residents by 2041. Assuming construction remains at current levels, housing supply is expected to satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Engadine
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Engadine, worth an estimated $32 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.47 billion. 13 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development works remain key influences on the local market. AreaSearch has tracked 9 projects with the potential to affect the area, with major developments including Hermitage Apartments, Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Engadine High School Upgrade, and The Gallery listed below.
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Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $4 million refurbishment of the Woolworths-anchored Engadine Central Shopping Centre. The project involved a comprehensive aesthetic and functional upgrade, including modernized external facades, upgraded entry points, new internal flooring and pathways, improved signage, and refreshed landscaping to revitalize the local retail hub.
Hermitage Apartments
A boutique development featuring 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with modern amenities, designed to blend with the natural surroundings, offering views of the city, national park, or district. The project has experienced delays due to developer disputes and construction issues, and is approaching completion following receivership appointment.
Affordable Housing at 945-947 Old Princes Highway & 2-4 Anzac Avenue
Approved development for 21 townhouses (including 5 affordable rental dwellings) over a single level basement, delivered on the corner of Old Princes Highway and Anzac Avenue. Originally lodged as 22 townhouses, the Sydney South Planning Panel approved the scheme on Mar 21, 2018 with conditions including a 10-year affordable rental management requirement by a registered community housing provider. Marketing and tenancy listings indicate the complex has been completed and occupied.
Waratah Road Townhouses
Completed development consisting of 6 townhouses in a prime location near shops, transport, and schools.
The Gallery
A commercial and residential development featuring 115 spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with quality finishes, open-plan living spaces, and views of the CBD and surrounding areas, located in the heart of Engadine Village with access to Royal National Park.
Engadine High School Upgrade
The upgrade includes a new multipurpose hall with a multi-use sports court, stage, amenities, and storage facilities for sports and performances. The project was completed in June 2024.
Rawson Avenue Active Transport & Pedestrian Link
Active transport upgrade along Rawson Avenue, introducing a dedicated cycleway, upgraded footpaths, and a safe signalised pedestrian crossing over the Princes Highway connecting Loftus Station and Waratah Park directly to Loftus Oval and the Royal National Park.
Engadine Town Park Land Exchange
Land exchange between Sutherland Shire Council and Engadine Tavern Project Pty Ltd to enlarge Engadine Town Park by approximately 172m2, including a $125,000 contribution for park embellishment.
9,800 residents of Engadine are employed, from a labour force of 10,075. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,805, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high skill levels and a strong presence in essential services, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7% and stable employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, there were 9,800 working residents, representing an unemployment rate 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. The participation rate is typical at 71.2%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 38.7% of working residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. The main industries of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration, with its share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 7.9% of local employment compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident worker population to local jobs from the Census suggests this is a predominantly residential suburb with limited local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period saw employment rise by 0.4% and the labor force expand by 0.5%, leaving the unemployment rate virtually unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context for future labor demand in Engadine. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment mix suggests Engadine's employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Engadine is $2,298 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $946 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,580 a year against an average of $78,074. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, Engadine SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $65,580 and an average income of $78,074. These figures compare to median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney, representing levels well above the national averages. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $72,348 for median income and $86,131 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb are high, placing between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 32.0% of residents (5,729 people), which aligns with the metropolitan average of 30.9% in this bracket. Local economic strength is also shown by the 35.2% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports local spending. High housing costs take up 15.5% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 82nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Engadine had 5,893 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 13% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 79.1% separate houses and 21.0% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates are high at 38.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (47.7%) or rented (13.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,600 per month and the median weekly rent was $500, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, Engadine's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Engadine counted 5,893 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 81.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 44.2%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single parent families at 11.2%. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households accounting for 16.8% and group households representing 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.5% of adults in Engadine hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,115 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles show that 24.5% of local residents hold a university qualification, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights an opportunity for targeted educational support. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational education is common, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificate-level qualifications (28.9%). Enrolment levels are high, with 30.9% of the population currently engaged in study. This includes 11.2% of residents in primary schools, 9.1% in secondary schools, and 3.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Engadine reaches 133 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the area include 133 active stops catering to train and bus routes. These stops are served by 28 routes, which provide a total of 2,190 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are strong, with the average distance to a stop being 138 meters. As a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 89% and trains at 6%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.6, which is above the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 38.7% of residents worked from home, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 312 trips daily, which equates to about 16 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transport stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.4% of residents in Engadine report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in the area are generally positive based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of disease in the general population, though rates are higher than the national average among older, vulnerable groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, at approximately 58% of the population (~10,384 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, each affecting 8.0% of the population, while 69.4% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average.
The area has a higher proportion of older residents, with 17.7% aged 65 and over (3,172 people) compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, though the cohort ranks lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Engadine is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.2%) and English (30.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with 86.7% of the population born in Australia, 94.3% holding citizenship, and 93.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 60.3% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parents' country of birth, the main ancestries represented are Australian at 31.2% (above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 30.4% (above the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish at 9.4%. Other groups show specific local patterns: Russian background accounts for 0.5% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Maltese is at 0.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Macedonian is at 0.3% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Engadine is 39. 23.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Engadine is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented locally at 14.7% compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 8.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.1% to 14.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 6.7% to 7.8%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has fallen from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 15.6% to 14.4%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changes to the local age structure, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 103% (500 people) to reach 986 from 485. Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 53% of the projected population growth, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Engadine
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Feb 2026 6 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Feb 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 150 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,356 at the 2021 Census → 17,904 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (128021607). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.