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 21,549 as of Aug 2025. This showed an increase of 2,423 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,126. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates: 21,139 in June 2024 and 375 validated new addresses post-Census. This resulted in a density ratio of 4,988 persons per sq km, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Growth exceeded state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 65.3% of gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are utilised. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future trends project above median growth, with an expected increase of 4,480 persons by 2041, reflecting an 18.9% total increase 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 development approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, totalling 699 approvals from FY21 to FY25, with none recorded yet in FY26. On average, each dwelling accommodates 2.9 new residents per year over the past five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $593,000.

This financial year has seen $183.3 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville - Alexandria has slightly more development activity, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity.

New developments consist of 1.0% detached dwellings and 99.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 1096 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Erskineville - Alexandria to add 4,070 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining 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 a region is significantly impacted by alterations to its local infrastructure, large-scale projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 82 projects that are anticipated to influence this area. Notable projects include Coronation Property Erskineville Village, Park Sydney - Arbor Stage 2, Ashmore Precinct Development, and One Sydney Park. The following list details those considered most pertinent.

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Erskineville - Alexandria ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

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

The area has shown employment stability over the past year. There are 15,610 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 1.6% below Greater Sydney's and workforce participation at 81.4%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Construction employment stands at 4.4%, lower than the regional average of 8.6%.

The area hosts more jobs than residents with a worker-resident ratio of 1.4. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.4% while labour force grew by 0.7%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Erskineville - Alexandria's growth will be approximately 7.3%% over five years and 14.6% over ten years based on its current industry mix.

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

Erskineville-Alexandria has exceptionally high national income levels according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $85,457 and the average income stands at $111,242, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $94,515 (median) and $123,034 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals Erskineville-Alexandria's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.4% of residents (6,981 people) earn within the $1,500-$2,999 weekly bracket, reflecting broader area patterns where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Significantly, 47.7% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. 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

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), contrasting Sydney metro's 2.3% houses and 97.7% 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, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,705. The median weekly rent figure was $591, higher than Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Erskineville-Alexandria's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 account for 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 make up 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 people.

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 and above 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%.

Education is actively pursued by 22.9% of the population, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 5.1% in primary education, and 2.9% pursuing secondary education. The area's four schools had a combined enrollment of 1,943 students as of 2016. Erskineville-Alexandria has 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 operating within it. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 10,343 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 132 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 1,477 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high in this area at approximately 76% of the total population (16,420 people), compared to 69.7% across Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. Mental health issues are the most common medical condition, impacting 10.1% of residents, followed by asthma at 8.3%.

A significant majority, 75.3%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.4% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.4% (1,385 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align 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 has a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 20.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. The predominant religion in Erskineville-Alexandria is Christianity, accounting for 27.2% of the population. Notably, Judaism is proportionally represented, comprising 1.1% of the population, matching the regional percentage of 1.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.6%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (12.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable variations: French is proportionally equal at 1.1%, Spanish slightly underrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional 1.0%, and Russian slightly underrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional 0.8%.

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 median age 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%). The 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 22.5% to 23.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 32.4% to 30.2%. By 2041, Erskineville-Alexandria's population is forecasted to change significantly. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 43%, adding 1,200 residents to reach a total of 4,006. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group is expected to show minimal growth of just 4%, with an increase of 48 people.