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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of East Kurrajong is estimated at around 2,216 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 13 people (0.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,203 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,214, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 62 persons per square kilometer. East Kurrajong's 0.6% growth since census positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (1.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb expected to grow by 152 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.4% in total over the 17 years.

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 had minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21-FY25, an estimated 4 homes were approved, with none yet in FY26.

Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population change. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $787,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. Compared to Greater Sydney, East Kurrajong has significantly less development activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. The area's established nature is reflected by its level being under the national average, suggesting potential planning limitations. All new construction since FY21 has been detached dwellings, preserving East Kurrajong's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 1114 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet development environment.

East Kurrajong has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to affect this region. Notable projects are Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements. Relevant details are listed below.

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The employment landscape in East Kurrajong shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

East Kurrajong has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 5.1% and estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of June 2025, 1,309 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 70.2%. Key employment sectors include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction employs 2.5 times the regional average but professional & technical jobs are low at 4.3% (compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%).

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending Jun-25, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force by 2.6%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rise of 0.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 forecasts suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Kurrajong's employment mix, local jobs are expected to increase by 6.0% in five years and 12.4% in ten years (simple weighting extrapolation).

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. East Kurrajong had a median taxpayer income of $56,793 and an average income of $72,511. Nationally, these figures are high, with Greater Sydney's median being $56,994 and average at $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, would be approximately $63,955 (median) and $81,655 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,757. Income distribution reveals that 31.4% of residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional trends where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence at 45.0%, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing expenses consume 13.9% of income, and residents rank high in disposable income at the 94th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

East Kurrajong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

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), compared to Sydney metro's 98.7% houses and 1.2% 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 $2,308. Median weekly rent in East Kurrajong was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $430. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 account for 90.0% of all households, consisting of 55.6% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 9.0% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 15.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (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. Kurrajong East Public School serves the local educational needs within East Kurrajong, with an enrollment of 87 students as of the latest data available. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas from 2015 onwards. Limited local school capacity (3.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 9.7) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling since 2016.

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

East Kurrajong has 24 active public transport stops. All of these are bus stops.

They are served by 15 different routes that together provide 95 weekly passenger trips. On average, there are 13 trips per day across all routes. This means each stop gets about 3 weekly trips.

East Kurrajong's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though slightly higher across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout East Kurrajong.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but slightly higher across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high, approximately 56% of the total population (~1,231 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.7% and 7.3% of residents respectively. 70.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.4% across Greater Sydney. East Kurrajong has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (343 people), which is lower than the 18.9% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but require more attention than the broader 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 main religion in East Kurrajong, comprising 63.3% of people, compared to 60.4% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.9%), English (28.6%), and Irish (6.9%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 5.5%, Polish at 0.9%, and Dutch at 1.6%, compared to regional averages of 4.8%, 0.6%, and 1.5% respectively.

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 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, East Kurrajong has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 3.7% to 5.5%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has declined from 16.0% to 14.6%, and the proportion of those aged 25-34 has dropped from 11.2% to 9.9%. By 2041, East Kurrajong is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The largest demographic shift will be seen among residents aged 75-84, with this group projected to grow by 65 people, reaching a total of 201 from the current figure of 121. This growth reflects an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 87% of the projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 5-14 and 55-64.