Erskineville - Alexandria

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 is approximately 21,613 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 2,487 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,126. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,139 in June 2024 and an additional 355 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,003 persons per square kilometer, placing Erskineville-Alexandria in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 13.0% growth since the 2021 Census exceeds both state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney figures, indicating it is a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate an above median growth, with Erskineville-Alexandria expected to increase by 4,480 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 18.5% over the 17 years.

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

Erskineville-Alexandria averaged approximately 139 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025699 homes were approved, with an additional 111 approved in FY2026 as of current figures. Over the past five financial years, an average of 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $532,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY2026, $183.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, Erskineville-Alexandria has seen 26.0% more development per person over the past five years, supporting property values and offering good buyer choice. However, recent development activity has shown some moderation.

The majority of new building activity (99.0%) consists of townhouses or apartments, with only 1.0% being detached houses. This trend reflects a market skewed towards compact living, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 1096 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Erskineville-Alexandria is expected to grow by approximately 4,006 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, suggesting stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Erskineville - Alexandria has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 74 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include The Erskineville Project at Ashmore Precinct, Erskineville Village, One Sydney Park, and Green Square to Ashmore Connector along Ngamuru Avenue. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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The labour market in Erskineville - Alexandria shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Erskineville - Alexandria has an educated workforce with a notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. As of September 2025, 14,985 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 82.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 67.8% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.8 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. The construction sector has limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

There are 1.4 workers for every resident, indicating the area serves as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding regions. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.3%, while employment decreased by 1.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Erskineville - Alexandria's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The Erskineville - Alexandria SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $89,513 and the average income stands at $112,538, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $97,444 (median) and $122,509 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Erskineville - Alexandria, between the 95th and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.4% of residents (7,002 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A significant 47.7% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 93rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Erskineville - Alexandria features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Erskineville - Alexandria's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 3.5% houses and 96.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Erskineville - Alexandria stood at 12.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.7% and rented ones at 53.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,752, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $591, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Erskineville - Alexandria's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,752 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $591.

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

Family households constitute 56.1% of all households, including 15.8% couples with children, 35.0% couples without children, and 4.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 and state averages. As of 2016 data, 64.9% of residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and New South Wales' average of 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment is predominantly composed of Bachelor degrees (41.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways account for 18.6%, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 9.0%.

Additionally, 22.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 8.7% pursuing tertiary education, 5.1% primary education, and 2.9% secondary education.

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

Erskineville-Alexandria has 106 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 19 routes facilitating 11,077 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 130 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (48%), followed by trains (21%) and walking (14%). Average vehicle ownership is 0.4 per dwelling, below the regional average. The 2021 Census shows that 67.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1,582 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 104 weekly trips per stop. An accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (16,447 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 10.1 and 8.3% respectively.

A total of 75.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.7% (1,445 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.9% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 27.2%. Judaism was overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.6%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, French (1.1%) Spanish (0.9%) and Russian (0.7%) ethnicities were also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.6% and 0.4% respectively.

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

Erskineville-Alexandria has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 29.3%, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.4%. The 5-14 cohort stands at 5.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 22.5% to 23.7%, while the 25-34 group has decreased from 32.4% to 29.3%. By 2041, population forecasts show significant changes: the 45-54 cohort is projected to increase by 1,144 people (40%), from 2,861 to 4,006. The 0-4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 29 people (2%).