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 people according to the 2021 Census. By Aug 2025, this had increased to approximately 17,763, reflecting a rise of 407 people (2.3%) since the Census date. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,720 in June 2024 and an additional 142 validated new addresses since then. The population density was around 1,984 persons per square kilometer as of Aug 2025, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Engadine's growth rate of 2.3% since the Census places it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.5%. 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Engadine expected to expand by 711 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total increase 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 73 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, Engadine saw 369 homes approved. In FY26, there has been one approval so far.

On average, around 0.9 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY20 and FY25, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This offers ample buyer choice and creates capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $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, demonstrating Engadine's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods and is below average nationally, reflecting 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 suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 465 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Future projections show 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

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

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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 is 2.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 2.6%. As of June 2025, 9,668 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate and a workforce participation rate of 65.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Residents' 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 the regional 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.6%, labour force expansion of 2.9%, and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National projections forecast 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, using 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 reports median income among Engadine taxpayers was $61,012 in financial year 2022, with an average of $74,142. Nationally, median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Engadine would be approximately $67,479 and $82,001, based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Engadine rank between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally. The $1,500-$2,999 income bracket dominated Engadine with 32.0% of residents (5,684 people), similar to metropolitan trends at 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 were achieved by 35.2% of households, indicating strong consumer spending. Housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, but disposable income remained high at the 83rd percentile. Engadine's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 was at 38.4%, similar to Sydney metro's rate, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (47.7%) or rented (13.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Engadine aligned with Sydney metro's average of $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to Sydney metro's figures of $2,600 and $483 respectively. Nationally, Engadine's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's 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 constitute the remaining 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%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents 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, including 11.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of seven schools operates within Engadine, educating approximately 3,115 students. Engadine demonstrates 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. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 25 individual routes operating in total.

Together, these routes provide 1,897 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 271 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 generally have good health outcomes, with common conditions seen equally among young and old. 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%). Overall, 69.4% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.6%. Engadine has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,160 people).

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 is 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 predominant religion in Engadine, making up 60.3%, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, Australians comprise 31.2%, English 30.4%, and Irish 9.4% of Engadine's population.

Some ethnic groups are notably divergent: Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.5%), Maltese at 0.7% (vs 0.8%), and Macedonian at 0.3% (vs 0.8%).

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, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 35-44 age group decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Engadine in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. Notably, the 85+ age group is projected to grow by 118% (528 people), reaching a total of 976 from 447. This growth is led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 53% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.