East Kurrajong

East Kurrajong is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of East Kurrajong is around 2,209, reflecting a 0.3% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,203 people. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,208 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density is approximately 62 persons per square kilometer. East Kurrajong's growth rate since census (0.3%) is within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate (1.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed about 72% to overall population gains during recent periods in East Kurrajong. AreaSearch uses 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, East Kurrajong is expected to grow by approximately 164 persons to reach an estimated population of around 2,373 by the year 2041, reflecting a total increase of about 7.4% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in East Kurrajong is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

East Kurrajong has seen no residential development approvals in the past five years. This minimal development indicates a mature area with limited new housing opportunities. While this can support property values due to restricted supply, it also suggests a stable and settled market with less turnover compared to Greater Sydney.

Construction activity is substantially reduced in East Kurrajong, reflecting national average levels and pointing to possible planning constraints.

East Kurrajong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch may impact this area: Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements. Key projects are listed below for relevance.

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Employment performance in East Kurrajong has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

East Kurrajong has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs, notably in construction. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,255 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.2%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census data shows that 29.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area specialises in construction, with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level, but has fewer professionals and technicians (4.3% vs Greater Sydney's 11.5%).

Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the working population-resident population ratio. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.8%, employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth of 2.2% and 2.3% respectively, with marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Kurrajong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that East Kurrajong had a median income among taxpayers of $56,793 and an average of $72,511. This is higher than the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,825 for the median and $78,935 for the average as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in East Kurrajong rank at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,757. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 31.4% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (693 residents), similar to the region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 45.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 94th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

East Kurrajong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

East Kurrajong's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Kurrajong stood at 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.2% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in East Kurrajong was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, East Kurrajong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

East Kurrajong features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 90.0% of all households, including 55.6% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 9.0% and group households making up 0.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

East Kurrajong shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 15.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 12.0% and certificates for 34.9%. Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

East Kurrajong has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together offer 95 weekly passenger trips. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 2.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 29.8%, work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 13 trips per day, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in East Kurrajong is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

East Kurrajong exhibits superior health outcomes, as evaluated by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts display low incidence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is notably high at approximately 56% (~1,227 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.7%) and mental health issues (7.3%). Notably, 70.8% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Under-65 population health outcomes exceed average standards. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.4% (362 people). Senior health outcomes are above average, closely mirroring national rankings for the general population.

East Kurrajong is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

East Kurrajong had a cultural diversity level below average, with 90.4% of its population born in Australia, 96.1% being citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 63.3% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.9%, regional average: 17.8%), English (28.6%, regional average: 19.0%), and Irish (6.9%).

Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 5.5% (regional average: 1.0%), Polish at 0.9% (regional average: 0.6%), and Dutch at 1.6% (regional average: 0.7%).

East Kurrajong's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in East Kurrajong is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, also matching Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, East Kurrajong has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.7% to 6.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has declined from 16.0% to 14.1%, and those aged 25-34 have decreased from 11.2% to 9.8%. By 2041, East Kurrajong's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 52%, reaching 202 people from the current 132. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 84% of this growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 15-24 and 5-14 years old.