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Population
Eagle Vale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
The estimated population of Eagle Vale as of May 2026 is around 5,946 people. This figure represents an increase of 157 individuals from the 2021 Census count of 5,789 residents. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 5,853 in June 2025, based on ABS ERP data and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,359 persons per square kilometer for Eagle Vale, placing it among the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 65% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas covered by this data, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with Eagle Vale expected to increase by 205 persons to reach approximately 6,151 residents by the year 2041, reflecting a total gain of 1.9% over the 16-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Eagle Vale is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Eagle Vale averaged around 7 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending FY26, totalling an estimated 39 homes. As of FY26, 8 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has been accompanied by adequate development activity relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $449,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.
This financial year has seen $126,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eagle Vale has significantly less development activity, with 79.0% fewer approvals per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes due to limited new supply. This is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 767 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.
According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Eagle Vale is expected to grow by 112 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.
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Development applications around Eagle Vale
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Infrastructure
Eagle Vale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
No factors influence an area's performance more than local infrastructure changes. AreaSearch has identified zero projects likely impacting this region. Key initiatives include Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence, Claymore Urban Renewal Project (Hillcroft at Claymore), Leumeah Youth Precinct, Macarthur Heights. Below details those most relevant.
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Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence
A 33 million dollar integrated high-performance training and community health facility at the Campbelltown Sports Precinct. Developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, Wests Tigers, and Macarthur FC, it serves as a hub for sports science, elite athlete development, and community health services. The facility includes a public gymnasium, aquatic recovery zones, specialist medical tenancies, and multipurpose education spaces. It also functions as a clinical placement site for university students in medicine, nursing, and sports science.
Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan
A long-term strategic blueprint transforming 570 hectares of Campbelltown into the capital of the Western Parkland City by 2041. The plan focuses on high-density mixed-use development, a 40% tree canopy target, and the revitalization of the Queen Street precinct. Key projects include the 'Blue-Green' infrastructure network along Bow Bowing Creek, a new Civic and Justice Precinct, and the Leumeah Live sports and entertainment quarter. As of early 2026, major components including the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands are operational, and the associated Planning Proposal has progressed through Gateway determination to enable revised planning controls.
Campbelltown Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2
The $632 million redevelopment has transformed Campbelltown Hospital into a major tertiary facility. Key features include a new 12-storey clinical services building, a significantly expanded emergency department, and state-of-the-art intensive care and operating theatres. The project uniquely integrated mental health services into the main hospital campus, featuring a seven-storey unit designed for trauma-informed care. Additional enhancements include new nuclear medicine, dental services, and expanded women's and children's health facilities including modern birthing suites.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a strategic state-led initiative delivering up to 58,000 new homes and 40,000 jobs by 2040. The 2026 updates confirm the Greater Macarthur and Wilton Infrastructure Plan is active to sequence roads, water, and schools. Key progress includes the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts, which were on public exhibition until late 2025 to provide over 15,000 homes. Landcom is actively progressing Macarthur Gardens North and Glenfield precincts, with the South West Sydney Rail Planning business case for the extension from Bradfield to Macarthur scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur
A new three-storey medical research facility located within the Campbelltown Hospital precinct, forming part of the broader Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct. The building is home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research - Macarthur and brings together researchers, clinicians and postgraduate students working on five priority research themes for the south-western Sydney population: mental health, diabetes and obesity, paediatrics and adolescent health, Indigenous health, and addiction medicine. Designed by BVN architects targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating, the facility includes purpose-built laboratories and bridge links to the Campbelltown Hospital Outpatients Department and the adjacent Western Sydney University Macarthur Clinical School. Officially opened in November 2025, it complements the NSW Government's $632 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital that was completed in 2024. The project was delivered through a partnership between Western Sydney University, Walker Corporation, South Western Sydney Local Health District, the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and UNSW Sydney, with the Lang Walker Family Foundation contributing more than 20 million dollars in philanthropic funding.
Appin (Part) Precinct - Future Appin Communities
A 1,378-hectare masterplanned community in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, rezoned on 15 December 2023. The precinct is planned to deliver up to 12,900 new homes over a 20-year horizon, alongside four new schools spanning kindergarten to Year 12, three new local centres, and the proposed 400-hectare, 1.9 billion AUD Macarthur Business Park, which is expected to support over 10,000 jobs. Walker Corporation lodged a Concept Plan and Stage 1 Development Application with Wollondilly Shire Council in August 2024 covering Release Areas 1, 3 and 4 for around 9,000 homes, with Stage 1 alone proposing 613 lots over 112 hectares. The draft Precinct Structure Plan and draft Development Control Plan were exhibited concurrently with the neighbouring North Appin Precinct in late 2025, with public submissions closing in early October 2025. About 470 hectares of the site is dedicated to environmental conservation to protect koala corridors, and the project is the first private development to commit to the Wilton Greenfield Housing Code. An interim dwelling cap of 2,499 homes across the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts has been gazetted to align housing release with infrastructure delivery, including wastewater and road upgrades. More than 2 billion AUD in state and local infrastructure has been committed alongside the masterplan.
Leumeah Youth Precinct
The Leumeah Youth Precinct is an active, youth-focused hub that will provide a diverse mix of facilities for local youth to exercise, socialise, and develop their skills. The project will incorporate a multipurpose court, flexible space for activations, parkour and boulder wall elements, an upgrade to the existing skate park surface, public art, and new park amenities including picnic area upgrades, shade structures, BBQ and seating. It is being funded through the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, with additional funding from Campbelltown City Council.
Macarthur Heights
Macarthur Heights is a vibrant urban community in southwest Sydney, developed by Landcom in partnership with Western Sydney University. It includes 966 residential lots for approximately 2460 residents, surrounded by 42 hectares of parklands and connected to education, employment, and recreation amenities. Sales completed in 2022, with ongoing construction of sportsfields, amenities building, and open spaces expected to conclude by 2028.
Employment
Eagle Vale shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
Eagle Vale has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 6.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 7.4%. As of December 2025, 3151 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
Workforce participation was 71.2%, similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high 26.0% of residents worked from home, possibly due to Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Eagle Vale had a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.
However, professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 4.0% of Eagle Vale's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 7.4% while labour force grew by 7.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 6.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Eagle Vale's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its employment mix.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Eagle Vale suburb's median taxpayer income was $48,998 and average was $54,334 in latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. As of March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $54,055 and average $59,941 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 52nd percentile ($1,785 weekly), with personal income at the 34th percentile. The largest segment comprises 37.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,211 residents). High housing costs consume 17.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile.
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Housing
Eagle Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
As per the latest Census evaluation in Eagle Vale, 89.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.3% consisting of semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eagle Vale stood at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.2% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,907, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Eagle Vale was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Eagle Vale's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Eagle Vale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 83.5% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 19.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Eagle Vale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area's university qualification rate is 17.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 25.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.0% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Eagle Vale has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 35 different routes that together facilitate 1,016 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 128 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 90%, while trains account for 6%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 26% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 145 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Eagle Vale is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts
Eagle Vale faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is substantially higher than average in Eagle Vale, particularly among older age cohorts. Only approximately 48% (~2,882 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.3 and 8.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.4% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents in Eagle Vale show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 15.1% (897 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Eagle Vale 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
Eagle Vale has a high level of cultural diversity, with 33.6% of its population born overseas and 33.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eagle Vale, making up 56.2% of the population. Islam is overrepresented in Eagle Vale compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 11.0% versus 6.8%.
The top three ancestry groups are Australian (21.9%), Other (19.3%), and English (18.2%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Samoan at 3.1% in Eagle Vale compared to 0.5% regionally, Spanish at 1.1% versus 0.6%, and Filipino at 3.4% versus 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Eagle Vale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Eagle Vale's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eagle Vale has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.0% to 4.4%, while the 65-74 cohort has risen from 8.4% to 9.7%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Eagle Vale's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 75%, adding 195 residents to reach 457. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 65% of population growth, reflecting aging trends. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 25-34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.