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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in East Kurrajong is $1.80m. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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East Kurrajong has an estimated 2,204 residents. Density is about 62 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of East Kurrajong is estimated at approximately 2,204, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population updates with new address validations recorded since the Census. Compared to the 2,203 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 1 people, showing flat percentage growth. This demographic update stems from the resident population figure of 2,204 determined by AreaSearch after assessing address validations following the Census date along with the ABS June 2025 ERP data release. With a population density of 61 persons per square kilometer, the local environment affords residents generous physical space.
Tracking within 1.2 percentage points of the 1.2% recorded for the broader SA3 area, the suburb of East Kurrajong exhibits solid growth fundamentals despite near-zero percentage expansion since census. Most of the recent population gains were underpinned by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of overall increases. SA2 area projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, are incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year wherever data gaps occur. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are likewise projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future outlooks indicate that demographic expansion in the suburb of East Kurrajong will sit slightly beneath the median among statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch. Aggregated SA2-level figures anticipate an increase of 154 persons leading up to 2041, culminating in an overall growth rate of 7.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Over the previous five years, East Kurrajong has seen no residential building permits granted. Such a lack of construction pipeline points toward a mature urban landscape where opportunities for fresh residential projects remain constrained. While this stagnation in new development helps underpin established home values, prospective purchasers must consider that real estate turnover may remain subdued within this quiet market. Residential construction rates in East Kurrajong lag substantially behind the wider Greater Sydney region. Constrained new housing volume tends to foster heightened demand and bolster construction replacement values for existing dwellings.
Furthermore, building activity trails national benchmarks, signaling planning constraints alongside overall market maturity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Kurrajong
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to East Kurrajong, worth an estimated $5.34 billion. 8 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic performance and regional appeal are significantly shaped by infrastructure upgrades, development programs, and planning strategies. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key initiatives expected to influence the community, prominently featuring Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, with those holding the greatest relevance outlined below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Jacaranda Ponds
Masterplanned community offering 300 generously sized land lots, ranging from a quarter-acre to one full acre. Nestled in the heart of Sydney's picturesque Hawkesbury region.
Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management
Aiming to mitigate increasing flood risk in Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley through infrastructure development and resilience strategies to handle extreme weather events and population growth impacts.
Freemans Reach Fire Brigade Station
Construction of a new two-storey Rural Fire Station comprising 3 bays for tanker parking, training room, office area, kitchen and toilet facilities.
Road Improvement Program - Wire Lane, Freemans Reach
Road improvement works on Wire Lane, Freeman's Reach, between Terrace Road and Kurmond Road. The project involves full-depth road reconstruction with spray seal and line marking. Funded by the IIP and Council, this upgrade aims to enhance road safety, improve travel conditions, and provide long-term benefits by improving connectivity and creating a safer environment for both residents and visitors.
Freemans Reach Reserve - Playground Upgrade
Hawkesbury City Council replaced the older play equipment at Freemans Reach Reserve with a new local playground suitable for children up to 12 years. The upgrade delivers a climbing tower with slide, swings, obstacle course, roundabout, rocker, seating overlooking the sports courts, improved access to tennis courts, a picnic table, bin enclosure, bubbler, new tree planting, landscaping and a walking path. The playground opened in January 2025.
Freemans Reach Road - Gorricks Lane Roundabout
Safety upgrade delivering a small single-lane roundabout with kerb, gutter and drainage to improve turning movements and reduce collision risk at the Freemans Reach Road and Gorricks Lane intersection.
Hambledon Park
Celestino is in early planning for a large masterplanned community on a ~253 ha site at 393 Terrace Road, North Richmond. The vision references a school, health services, retail, sports fields and resilience facilities, but dwelling numbers are not yet determined.
Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment
Substantial upgrade of Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia including BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (completed August 2024), new skate park (construction commenced February 2025), new multi-purpose courts, new amenities building, upgraded practice cricket nets, improved parking.
1,249 residents of East Kurrajong are employed, from a labour force of 1,318. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,862, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch shows that East Kurrajong maintains an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar occupations, featuring prominent representation in construction and an overall unemployment rate of 5.2%. Employed residents numbered 1,249 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 1.1% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney. Labor force engagement remains typical at 73.1%, outpacing the 68.9% benchmark in Greater Sydney. Furthermore, Census data revealed that a notable 29.8% of workers carried out their roles remotely, although conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns likely influenced this outcome.
The largest shares of working residents are concentrated across construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction represents a distinct industry specialization, employing workers at 2.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles remain underrepresented, comprising just 4.3% of the local workforce in East Kurrajong relative to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident labor pool to the Census working population suggests that immediate local job opportunities are fairly scarce. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations, the twelve months leading to March 2026 saw a contraction in the local labour force of 0.9% coupled with a 1.1% dip in employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.2 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of its labour force, and a slight decrease in jobless numbers. Additional perspective on future labor demand in East Kurrajong comes from Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons, mapped against resident occupational distributions. Nationally, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variance across different sectors. Weighting these sector expectations against the employment structure of East Kurrajong indicates potential job gains of 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this illustrative model relies on simple weighting without factoring in localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Kurrajong is $2,757 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $949 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,793 a year against an average of $72,511. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of East Kurrajong exceed the national benchmark. Median taxable income in the suburb of East Kurrajong reached $56,793 while the average was $72,511, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated figures as of March 2026 sit near $62,654 for the median and $79,994 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household earnings placed in the 94th percentile with $2,757 weekly.
A total of 692 residents (31.4% of earners) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with Greater Sydney where 30.9% are in that tier. Those earning more than $3,000 per week constitute 45.0% of earners, highlighting local affluence. Housing costs absorb 13.9% of earnings, placing the community in the 94th percentile for disposable income and the 8th decile of SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Kurrajong had 648 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in East Kurrajong is overwhelmingly composed of standalone houses at 99.2%, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for only 0.8%, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership stands at 34.9%, considerably higher than the Sydney metro level, alongside 58.2% of homes under a mortgage and 6.9% rented. Monthly mortgage commitments average a median of $2,600, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly rent medians reach $500 versus $470 regionally. On a nationwide basis, local monthly mortgage obligations are well above the $1,863 Australian norm, and weekly rents surpass the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Kurrajong counted 648 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic living arrangements are heavily centered on families, which represent 90.0% of all occupied residences. Within this group, couples with children account for 55.6%, childless couples make up 27.3%, and single parent families constitute 6.5%. Non-family domiciles represent 10.0% of homes, consisting of single-occupant households at 9.0% and shared group living arrangements at 0.8%. Average occupancy is high, with a median household size of 3.4 people compared to the 2.7 average recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.6% of adults in East Kurrajong hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 87 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education degrees in the locality trails behind regional figures, with tertiary qualification rates sitting at 15.6% compared to 40.4% across the broader SA4 region, creating scope for targeted learning programs. Among university graduates, 9.9% possess Bachelor degrees, 3.7% hold postgraduate qualifications, and 2.0% have completed graduate diplomas. Vocational and practical training is widespread, as 46.9% of citizens aged 15+ have obtained technical qualifications, including 12.0% with advanced diplomas and 34.9% with certificates. Formal academic enrollment across the population is substantial at 28.4%. Breaking this down by level, primary school students make up 9.8%, secondary school attendees account for 8.9%, and 2.7% are engaged in higher tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around East Kurrajong means driving: households keep an average of 2.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit infrastructure within East Kurrajong includes 26 operational bus stops connecting across 15 separate lines, generating a combined total of 95 passenger services each week. Given the suburb's residential nature, outbound commuting is customary, with private motor vehicles representing the primary travel mode at 96%. Household motor vehicle availability is elevated, averaging 2.7 vehicles per dwelling above regional norms. Additionally, 29.8% of working locals conducted their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, an outcome potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules maintain a collective average of 13 daily departures across the network, translating to roughly 3 journeys each week at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.8% of residents in East Kurrajong report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in East Kurrajong are favorable relative to broader trends, as AreaSearch analyses of chronic illnesses and mortality rates indicate low incidence levels across both younger and older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage is held by approximately 56% of residents (~1,225 people), in comparison to the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9%. Among diagnosed health conditions, asthma affects 7.7% and mental health disorders affect 7.3% of the local population, while 70.8% of individuals reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents under 65 exhibit strong overall health metrics.
Seniors aged 65 and older represent 15.7% of the community (346 people) and maintain above-average health performance that aligns with nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Kurrajong is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.9%) and English (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively homogeneous population in East Kurrajong, where 90.4% of residents were born in Australia, 96.1% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.4% communicate exclusively in English at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, encompassing 63.3% of the local community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral lineage based on parental birthplace, the primary background reported in East Kurrajong is Australian at 30.9% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 17.8%), followed by English at 28.6% (well above the 19.0% regional rate) and Irish at 6.9%. Other cultural backgrounds also show distinct concentrations, including Maltese heritage at 5.5% compared to 1.0% regionally, Polish ancestry at 0.9% versus 0.6%, and Dutch lineage at 1.6% against 0.7% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Kurrajong is 38. 26.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age structure in East Kurrajong features a notable youth contingent alongside established middle-aged households. As at August 2026, individuals aged 45 - 64 make up 27.6% of the local population compared to 22.6% in Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 comprise 22.7% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, mirroring the level recorded in the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees aged 65+ has expanded from 12.6% to an estimated 15.7%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the 65+ age group will experience the greatest numerical expansion, rising by 165 (48%) to reach 511, while cohorts of children, adolescents, and young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Kurrajong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,203 at the 2021 Census → 2,204 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11359). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.