The Entrance

An assessment of population growth drivers in The Entrance reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The Entrance's population was approximately 16,260 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 421 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,839. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,155 in June 2024 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,173 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, The Entrance demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 75.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to this methodology, projections indicate a decline in overall population by 786 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 691 people.

Recent residential development output has been above average within The Entrance when compared nationally

The Entrance has seen approximately 100 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 504 homes. As of FY26, 84 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.5 new residents arrive per year for each new home approved between FY21 and FY25, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of these new homes is $409,000.

This financial year has seen $2.3 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Entrance records elevated construction activity, with 47.0% more dwellings approved per person over the past five years. New building activity shows 32.0% detached dwellings and 68.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 47.0% houses. This trend towards denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 151 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low-density market.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, pressure on housing in The Entrance is likely to be reduced, potentially creating buying opportunities.

The Entrance has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The Entrance shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

The Entrance has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 6.1% as of September 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year. As of September 2025, 7,312 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in The Entrance lags at 55.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 26.9% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area specializes in construction, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.7%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% while labour force increased by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Entrance's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Entrance SA2 had median assessed income of $50,405 and average income of $62,467 in financial year 2023. This was below the national average. Greater Sydney's figures were median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% would be approximately $54,871 (median) and $68,002 (average). The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in The Entrance fell between the 11th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income distribution saw largest segment at 26.4%, earning $800-$1,499 weekly, with 4,292 residents. This contrasts with broader area where $1,500-$2,999 bracket led at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 78.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 8th percentile nationally.

The Entrance displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The Entrance's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 47.0% houses and 53.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Entrance was at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.3% and rented ones at 44.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $365, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, The Entrance's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $365 against the national figure of $375.

The Entrance features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 58.2% of all households, including 17.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.8%, with lone person households at 37.9% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in The Entrance fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 29.1%. A total of 24.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.9% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The Entrance has 102 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 77 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,948 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from The Entrance, primarily using cars (91%). On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 26.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 278 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the location's centerpoint.

Health outcomes in The Entrance are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators show below-average outcomes for The Entrance based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions among the general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~8,195 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis (11.2%) and mental health issues (9.9%), while 60.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 29.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,708 people), higher than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The Entrance ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The Entrance's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.1% of its population being citizens, 84.5% born in Australia, and 92.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in The Entrance, comprising 59.4% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 1.2%, Australian Aboriginal at 3.8%, and Samoan at 0.2%.

The Entrance hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The Entrance's median age is 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 make up a prominent 15.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute only 9.7%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.3% to 10.3%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has declined from 9.3% to 8.4%. Population forecasts for The Entrance in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 36%, adding 605 residents to reach a total of 2,274. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, emphasizing the trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for individuals aged 65-74 and those aged 45-54.