East Hills

East Hills has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the East Hills statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,820. This reflects an increase of 450 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,370. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,578 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,768 persons per square kilometer, placing East Hills (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.4% exceeded both the SA4 region at 7.5% and the state level since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in East Hills (SA2).

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, East Hills (SA2) is expected to increase by 345 persons by 2041, reflecting a decline of 0.2% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within East Hills when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, East Hills has experienced around 32 dwellings receiving development approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 160 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. So far in FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded.

On average, 0.7 people move to East Hills annually for each dwelling built during these five years. The supply of new dwellings meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $454,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Sydney, East Hills shows 68.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 63.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

East Hills reflects a developing area with around 101 people per approval. Population projections indicate stability or decline in East Hills, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

East Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Canterbury-Bankstown Walking City Project, Weston Street Affordable Housing, Panania Library and Knowledge Centre, and a three-storey mixed-use development with two commercial tenancies. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market strength in East Hills positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

East Hills has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. There were 2,026 residents employed while the workforce participation rate was 55.8%, below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Hills's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in East Hills is below the national average. The median income is $53,665 and the average income is $66,140. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,420 (median) and $72,000 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in East Hills are around the 50th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 25.6% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the regional figure of 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

East Hills displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

East Hills' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.4% houses and 36.5% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Sydney metro had 61.5% houses and 38.4% others. Home ownership in East Hills was 29.1%, similar to Sydney's 29%. Mortgaged dwellings were 35.8% and rented ones were 35.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, above Sydney's $2,240 average. Median weekly rent in East Hills was $375, compared to Sydney's $425. Nationally, East Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,500 versus Australia's $1,863, while rents were similar at $375.

East Hills has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 71.3% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational attainment in East Hills aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 26.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.4% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

East Hills has 42 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 individual routes, facilitating 3,862 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 127 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes is 551 trips per day, translating to approximately 91 weekly trips per stop.

East Hills's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

East Hills' health data shows positive outcomes for its residents. The prevalence of common health conditions is relatively low but higher than the national average among older and at-risk groups.

Approximately 53% (~2,028 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 49.5%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.8 and 7.0% of residents respectively. About 70.8% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 75.8% in Greater Sydney. East Hills has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.7% (714 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.8%. Health outcomes for seniors require more attention than the broader population.

East Hills 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

East Hills has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.1% of its population born overseas and 34.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in East Hills, making up 57.3% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, comprising 9.7% of East Hills' population instead of 27.9%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the most represented group at 20.5%, substantially higher than the regional average of 14.1%. English follows closely with 20.4%, also significantly higher than the regional average of 11.3%. However, Other ancestry makes up only 13.4%, notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Lebanese is overrepresented at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 14.9%, Vietnamese at 3.9% versus 8.5%, and Macedonian at 1.3% against a regional average of 1.7%.

East Hills's median age exceeds the national pattern

East Hills's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly above Australia's median of 38 years. Locally, those aged 55-64 make up 13.9%, notably higher than the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 10.8%, indicating under-representation compared to the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 13.4% to 14.6%. Conversely, those aged 25-34 have decreased from 11.9% to 10.8%. By 2041, East Hills's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 34%, adding 83 residents and reaching a total of 328. This demographic aging trend is anticipated to continue, with those aged 65 and older accounting for 83% of the population growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups.