Erskineville - Alexandria
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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, as of August 2025, is approximately 21,549 people. This figure represents a growth of 2,423 individuals, an increase of 12.7% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 19,126. The change can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,139 in June 2024 and an additional 375 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population 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 rate exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends project an above median population growth, with Erskineville-Alexandria expected to increase by 4,480 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 18.9% over the 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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 699 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling has accommodated 2.9 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value of new homes is $593,000.

This financial year has seen $183.3 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville-Alexandria has had 26.0% more development per person over the past five years. The majority of new buildings are townhouses or apartments (99.0%), with a small percentage being detached houses (1.0%). There are approximately 1096 people per dwelling approval in Erskineville-Alexandria, reflecting a mature market.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 4070 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence regional performance. AreaSearch identified 73 projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include The Erskineville Project at Ashmore Precinct, Erskineville Village, One Sydney Park, and Green Square to Ashmore Connector via Ngamuru Avenue. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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 the technology sector prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, which is 1.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in the area is high at 81.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. There are 1.4 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.4% while labour force grew by 0.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Erskineville-Alexandria's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

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 ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $85,457 and the average income stands at $111,242. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $96,233 (median) and $125,270 (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 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. A total of 47.7% earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 94th percentile. 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Erskineville-Alexandria, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 3.5% houses and 96.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 2.3% houses and 97.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Erskineville-Alexandria was at 12.9%, with the rest either mortgaged (33.7%) or rented (53.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,752, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,705. The median weekly rent figure for Erskineville-Alexandria was $591, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Erskineville-Alexandria's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,752 than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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% couples with children, 35.0% couples without children, and 4.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for 43.9%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 10.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, 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 broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and over, 64.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 41.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways account for 18.6%, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 9.0%.

A significant 22.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 5.1% in primary education, and 2.9% pursuing secondary education. The four schools in Erskineville - Alexandria have a combined enrollment of 1,943 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1093. Educational institutions include 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 that collectively facilitate 10,343 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Erskineville - Alexandria, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (16,420 people), compared to 69.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.1 and 8.3% of residents respectively.

A total of 75.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.4% across Greater Sydney. The area has 6.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,385 people), which is lower than the 9.7% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 27.2%. Judaism's representation was notably high at 1.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.6%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, French (1.1%) and Spanish (0.9%) had higher representations than regional averages of 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively. Russian also showed a slight divergence at 0.7%, compared to the region's 0.8%.

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

At 34 years, Erskineville-Alexandria's median age is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville-Alexandria has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (30.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.5%). This concentration of 25-34-year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population in 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, Erskineville-Alexandria's population is projected to show substantial demographic changes. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected 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 have minimal growth of just 4%, with an increase of 48 people.