Erskineville - Alexandria
Statistical Area - sa2

Erskineville - Alexandria lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Erskineville-Alexandria's population was around 21,549 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,423 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,126. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 21,139 in June 2024 and an additional 375 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 4,988 persons per square kilometer, placing Erskineville-Alexandria in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 12.7% since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year were used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends project above median population growth, with Erskineville-Alexandria expected to increase by 4,480 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, reflecting an 18.9% total increase over 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Erskineville - Alexandria among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Erskineville-Alexandria has received approximately 139 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 699 homes. As of FY2025/26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each dwelling has attracted around 2.9 new residents annually between FY2020/21 and FY2024/25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $532,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $183.3 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville-Alexandria has shown slightly higher development levels, with 26.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, development activity has decreased in recent periods.

The majority of new building activity consists of townhouses or apartments (99.0%), with a small proportion being detached houses (1.0%). This emphasis on compact living provides affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 1096 people per dwelling approval, Erskineville-Alexandria demonstrates a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 4,070 residents. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, suggesting stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Erskineville - Alexandria has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 73 such projects that could impact the area. Notable among these are The Erskineville Project (Ashmore Precinct), Erskineville Village, One Sydney Park, and Green Square to Ashmore Connector (Ngamuru Avenue). The following list provides details on those deemed most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Erskineville - Alexandria demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Erskineville-Alexandria has a highly educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively high. There are 15,610 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 1.6% below Greater Sydney's figure and workforce participation at 81.4%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.8 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The area functions as an employment hub with 1.4 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from nearby areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, while labour force grew by 0.7%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest Erskineville-Alexandria's employment could grow by approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Erskineville - Alexandria has an exceptionally high income level nationally according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $85,457 and the average income stands at $111,242, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $96,233 (median) and $125,270 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Erskineville - Alexandria, between the 95th and 99th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 32.4% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (6,981 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 47.7% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, placing disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally and the area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Erskineville - Alexandria features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Erskineville-Alexandria's dwelling structure in 2016 comprised 3.5% houses and 96.5% other dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 2.3% houses and 97.7% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 12.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.7% and rented ones at 53.4%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $2,752, above Sydney metro's $2,705. Median weekly rent was $591, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Erskineville-Alexandria's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Erskineville - Alexandria features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 56.1% of all households, including 15.8% that are couples with children, 35.0% that are couples without children, and 4.4% that are single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 43.9%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 10.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 1.9.

Erskineville - Alexandria shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Erskineville-Alexandria is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 64.9% have university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. The area's highest educational attainment is bachelor degrees at 41.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways account for 18.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 9.0%.

Currently, 22.9% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 5.1% in primary education, and 2.9% in secondary education. The area's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,943 students as of the latest data. Erskineville-Alexandria demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1093. The educational mix includes two primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Erskineville-Alexandria has 78 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 17 individual routes, collectively facilitating 10,343 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with residents typically located 132 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,477 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 132 weekly trips per individual stop.

Erskineville - Alexandria's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Erskineville-Alexandria shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 76%, compared to 69.7% in Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally (Australian Bureau of Statistics, June 2021). Mental health issues affect 10.1% and asthma impacts 8.3%.

A total of 75.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.4% in Greater Sydney (NSW Health, 2020). The area has 6.4% residents aged 65+, lower than Greater Sydney's 9.7% (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2016). Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Erskineville - Alexandria was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Erskineville-Alexandria has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Erskineville-Alexandria, making up 27.2% of its population. However, Judaism's representation stands out at 1.1%, compared to the region's average of 0.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.6%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, French (1.1%), Spanish (0.9%), and Russian (0.7%) ethnicities show higher representation in Erskineville-Alexandria compared to the regional averages of 1.0%, 0.8%, and 0.6% respectively.

Erskineville - Alexandria hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Erskineville-Alexandria's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville-Alexandria has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.5%). The 25-34 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 22.5% to 23.6%, while the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 32.4% to 30.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Erskineville-Alexandria. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 43%, adding 1,200 residents to reach a total of 4,006. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age cohort is projected to grow minimally by just 4% (an increase of 48 people).