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 was around 17,356 as of Aug 2021, according to the Census. By Jun 2024, it had increased to an estimated 17,720, reflecting a growth of 407 people (2.3%) since the Census date. This increase is attributed to an additional 142 validated new addresses during this period. The population density as of Jun 2024 was 1,984 persons per square kilometer. Engadine's population growth rate of 2.3% since Aug 2021 compares favourably with the SA3 area average of 2.5%. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects future population trends using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Engadine's population is projected to increase by 711 persons, reflecting an overall growth rate of 3.8% 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 annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 304 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with one approval so far in FY26. The average population increase per year for each dwelling built over these years is 0.9 people. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $604,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In the current financial year, there have been $5.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Engadine's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine records slightly elevated construction activity at 10.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods and is below national averages, likely due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 79.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The location has approximately 465 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area with future projections showing Engadine adding 668 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects potentially affecting the area. Notable ones are Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Hermitage Apartments, Waratah Road Townhouses, and Engadine High School Upgrade. Relevant details follow.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Engadine significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Engadine has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 2.6%. As of June 2025, 9,668 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 65.7%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.9% compared to 11.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. This compares with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%. The state unemployment rate was 4.3%, favourably comparing to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% growth 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.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Engadine had a median income among taxpayers of $61,012 and an average level of $74,142. This is higher than the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $67,479 and average income is around $82,001. Census 2021 income data indicates Engadine's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0% of residents (5,684 people), consistent with metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 35.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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

Dwelling structure in Engadine, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 79.1% houses and 21.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Engadine was at 38.4%, with the remainder of 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 median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500 compared to Sydney metro's $2,600 and $483 respectively. Nationally, Engadine's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as reported on 29 July 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 recorded at the same time.

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 constitute the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households making up 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 faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 24.5%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 28.9%.

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. A robust network of 7 schools operates within Engadine, educating approximately 3,115 students while Engadine demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1061). The educational mix includes 4 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 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, consisting of both train and bus services. These are served by 25 different routes that together facilitate 1,897 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 138 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is high, with approximately 271 trips per day across all routes and around 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 relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen equally among young and old age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% (~10,036 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.0%) and asthma (8.0%). 69.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.6%. Engadine has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,160 people), closely 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 diversity, with 86.7% born in Australia and 94.3% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 93.6%. Christianity dominated Engadine, comprising 60.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 61.9%.

Ancestry revealed Australians (31.2%), English (30.4%), and Irish (9.4%) were the most represented groups. Notably, Russian (0.5% vs regional 0.5%), Maltese (0.7% vs 0.8%), and Macedonian (0.3% vs 0.8%) were overrepresented in Engadine.

Engadine's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Engadine is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Engadine at 8.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.1% to 14.1% of Engadine's population, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age cohort has declined from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Engadine in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 118% (from 447 to 976 people). Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 53% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.