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 is approximately 17,789 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 433 people, a growth rate of 2.5%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 17,356. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,720 in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,987 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Engadine's growth rate since the census is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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 suggest lower quartile growth 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 annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25304 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY-26. The average number of people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five years was 0.9, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $364,000. In FY-26, $5.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited focus on commercial development in the area compared to residential development. When comparing Engadine's development activity with Greater Sydney over the past five years, Engadine shows slightly more development, at 10.0% above the regional average per person. This has preserved reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years and is below the national average, which may reflect the area's maturity or possible planning constraints. Recent construction trends show a shift towards higher-density living, with 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% townhouses or apartments.

This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, where currently 79.0% are houses. This shift may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences, as well as addressing housing affordability needs. Engadine has shown signs of a developed market with around 465 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Engadine is expected to grow by 642 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Hermitage Apartments, Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Engadine High School Upgrade, and The Gallery. The following list details 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 well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%. As of September 2025, there were 9,782 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 38.7% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction had a particularly high representation with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force grew by 1.4%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.4%. Greater Sydney experienced higher employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Engadine's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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 2023 shows that Engadine SA2 has high national income levels. The median income is $65,580 and the average income is $78,074. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $71,390 and an average income of $84,991 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, Engadine's incomes rank highly nationally, between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets indicate that 32.0% of locals (5,692 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional average of 30.9%. Notably, 35.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that drive local economic activity. 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

Engadine's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 79.1% houses and 21.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Engadine stood at 38.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.7% and rented ones at 13.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Engadine was $500, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Engadine's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially exceeded 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 comprise the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Engadine has 133 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,190 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward bound. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with train use at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.7% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 312 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

The level of general health in Engadine is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Engadine exhibits above-average health outcomes, as determined by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is low but exceeds the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 58% (~10,317 people) of Engadine's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.0% and 8.0% of residents respectively. About 69.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65 residents demonstrate better-than-average health outcomes. Engadine has 18.0% (3,209 people) of its population aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney but lower than the national average for this age group.

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 below average, with 86.7% born in Australia, 94.3% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Engadine's religion at 60.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. Ancestry showed Australian at 31.2% (regional average: 17.8%), English at 30.4% (regional average: 19.0%), and Irish at 9.4%.

Notably, Russian was overrepresented at 0.5% (regional: 0.4%), Maltese at 0.7% (regional: 1.0%), and Macedonian at 0.3% (regional: 0.4%).

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 the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age cohort is over-represented in Engadine at 8.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the population of those aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.1% to 14.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group has declined from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 35 to 44 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for Engadine in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 104% (from 478 to 976 people). Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 53% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.