Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
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.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
The median house price in East Kurrajong is $1.80m. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
East Kurrajong has an estimated 2,207 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.
Detail
Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside address points verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, estimates the population of the suburb of East Kurrajong to be approximately 2,207 in May 2026. This represents a minor addition of 4 residents (0.2%) relative to the 2,203 citizens counted during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this updated resident figure of 2,207 by examining the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating address verifications completed post-Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 62 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a spacious living environment.
The post-Census expansion of 0.2% in the suburb of East Kurrajong trails the broader SA3 region (1.2%) by 1.0 percentage points, showing solid local growth dynamics. Natural increase was the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 72.0% of the total population growth in recent periods. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates growth projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as the base year. Where these projections are unavailable, SA2 data released by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline is substituted. Age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 projections, future growth in the suburb of East Kurrajong is expected to track slightly below the median rate of all locations assessed by AreaSearch, with the population projected to rise by 154 individuals by 2041, representing a total increase of 7.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Detail
No residential building permits were issued in East Kurrajong over the preceding five-year timeframe. The suburb has experienced a complete absence of new home construction despite its established character. While a constrained housing supply normally helps maintain the value of existing residential stock, it can also point to local zoning restrictions or quiet market conditions. In comparison to the wider Greater Sydney region, building activity in East Kurrajong is drastically lower. This lack of residential additions typically strengthens both pricing and demand for established dwellings. Residential construction rates are also lower than the national average, highlighting the mature state of the local market and pointing to possible regulatory limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Kurrajong
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
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.
Detail
Infrastructure updates, major regional projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local property markets. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are likely to influence the immediate area. Key developments include Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, with details provided on those most relevant to this location.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
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.
1,248 residents of East Kurrajong are employed, from a labour force of 1,316. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 73.0%. 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 1,866, about 85% 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.
Detail
A mix of blue-collar and white-collar workers characterizes the local labor force, with a notably large contingent employed in the construction sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.2% derived from AreaSearch aggregated data. The working cohort numbered 1,248 residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 1.0% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, sitting at 73.0% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. According to Census replies, a substantial 29.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
Building and construction, education & training, and healthcare & social assistance represent the primary sectors of employment for local residents. The area shows a high concentration of construction workers, with their share of employment reaching 2.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, making up only 4.3% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. A comparison between the number of locally employed workers in the Census and the resident workforce suggests a lack of local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding areas, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw the labor force shrink by 1.1% and total employment fall by 1.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in East Kurrajong. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model future trends. On a national level, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these national projections to match the industry profile of East Kurrajong suggests local jobs should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, assuming a straightforward proportional extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
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.
Detail
According to the latest postcode-level taxation data released by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of East Kurrajong earned a median income of $56,793 and an average income of $72,511. This exceeds the national benchmark, while comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local figures are estimated at approximately $62,654 for the median and $79,994 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings in the 94th percentile at $2,757.
Income distribution data shows that the largest segment of the population consists of the 692 residents (31.4% of households) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the regional proportion of 30.9%. Financial strength is evident, with 45.0% of local households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
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.
Detail
The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.2% separate houses and 0.8% other formats like townhouses or apartments, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan area split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Kurrajong is exceptionally high compared to the Sydney metro average, with outright owners making up 34.9%, mortgaged owners accounting for 58.2%, and tenants representing 6.9% of households. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national scale, local mortgage repayments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above 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.
Detail
Families make up the vast majority of local households at 90.0%, consisting of couples with children at 55.6%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 6.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.0%, consisting of single-person households at 9.0% and group households at 0.8%. The median household size is 3.4 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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.
Detail
Educational attainment profiles show that university qualification rates stand at 15.6%, which is significantly lower than the SA4 average of 40.4%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 34.9%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 28.4% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group comprises 9.8% in primary schooling, 8.9% in secondary schooling, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
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.
Detail
Public transport services in the area consist of bus routes, with 26 active stops operating locally. These stops are served by 15 routes that provide a combined total of 95 weekly passenger trips. Most working residents commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 2.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 29.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus routes run at an average frequency of 13 trips per day across all services, which represents approximately 3 weekly passenger trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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.
Detail
AreaSearch assessment of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates indicates positive health outcomes locally, with minimal chronic disease found among both younger and older residents, and private health insurance rates are very high at approximately 56% of the population, representing about 1,226 people. This compares to 59.9% of residents across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 7.7% and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 70.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.0% of the population, representing 353 people, with senior health outcomes tracking above average and national rankings mirroring those of the broader community.
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.
Detail
Cultural diversity is below the metropolitan average, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 96.1% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 63.3% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry details reveal the top three heritages are Australian at 30.9% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 28.6%, also significantly above the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish at 6.9%. Other ancestries show notable differences from regional averages, with Maltese overrepresented at 5.5% of the population compared to 1.0% regionally, Polish at 0.9% compared to 0.6%, and Dutch at 1.6% compared to 0.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Kurrajong is 38. 26.1% 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.
Detail
The median age of 38 years matches the national median of 38 and is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (13.4%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (10.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort increased from 3.7% to 5.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group declined from 16.0% to 14.1%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 11.2% to 10.1%. Demographic projections suggest notable age shifts by 2041, led by a 53% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 66 people to reach 192, up from 125.
The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 85% of all projected population growth, while declines are anticipated in the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
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 Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,203 at the 2021 Census → 2,207 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 May 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.