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The median house price in East Lindfield is $4.28m. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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East Lindfield has an estimated 3,728 residents. That puts 1,600 residents on each 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 suburb of East Lindfield has an estimated population of around 3,728, derived from AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates across the wider region alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This represents an expansion of 18 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,710 people. The updated estimate builds upon a resident population of 3,666 identified by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release. With a density ratio of 1,600 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch.
Net overseas migration has served as the primary demographic driver, generating approximately 92.0% of total population additions in recent periods. Population forecasting relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Age-bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Over the 16 years leading to 2041, the suburb of East Lindfield is anticipated to gain 480 persons according to aggregated SA2-level projections, marking an overall rise of 11.2%. This expected trajectory places the locality above the national median for projected demographic growth.
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ABS building approval statistics examined by AreaSearch indicate exceptionally subdued residential construction across East Lindfield recently, yielding an estimated 4 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Activity has picked up in FY-25, which has logged 10 approvals to date. Because the local population has contracted, existing residential supply has kept pace with underlying demand to maintain a balanced market featuring healthy purchaser choice. Meanwhile, newly approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $720,000, underscoring a clear developer emphasis on upscale, premium-tier builds. Per-capita development volumes in East Lindfield track 83.0% below the Greater Sydney regional average, with output also trailing national levels due to established urban maturity and structural planning constraints.
Although recent construction has accelerated slightly, the prevailing undersupply of new builds supports strong demand and pricing for established dwellings. Recent building consents are comprised entirely of attached housing formats, marking a distinct evolution from the current urban fabric where standalone houses account for 88.0% of stock. This transition toward higher-density living addresses land scarcity, lifestyle shifts, and the requirement for diversified housing stock, appealing directly to downsizers, first-home buyers, and investors. Generating roughly 615 people per dwelling approval, the suburb exemplifies a heavily consolidated, mature market.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to East Lindfield, worth an estimated $7.38 billion. 9 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and infrastructure upgrades play a critical role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has identified 1 major project positioned to influence the surrounding locality. Notable undertakings identified include the Lourdes Retirement Village Expansion, Beaconsfield Parade Luxury Apartments, Forestville Rsl Club Redevelopment, and Killara High School Upgrade, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Bridgestone Projects Lindfield
Residential development by Bridgestone Projects featuring modern apartments with integrated commercial spaces. Focus on sustainable design and community amenities. Harmonizing with local environment with generous living spaces.
Lindfield Village Hub
Major urban renewal project by Ku-ring-gai Council featuring new library, community centre, childcare facility, underground parking, housing, shops, and public park. Located on Woodford Lane car park site.
Rosewood Residences
Residential development at 6 Maclaurin Parade, Roseville featuring contemporary design and premium amenities. Located in sought-after Roseville area with quality finishes and landscaped surroundings.
1 Russell Avenue Residences
A boutique low-rise residential development comprising 12 apartments across 4 floors in a single building, with 22 car spaces and basement parking. The project is designed by Aleksandar Design Group and features contemporary architecture suited to Lindfield's established character. Development consent is permitted under the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan for this site (Lot B, DP 412764).
Buckingham Road Residential Development
A luxury residential development comprising 34 apartments situated in a prime location directly adjoining the prestigious Killara Golf Course. The project includes rezoning from R2 Low Density Residential to R4 High Density Residential with amendments to building height, floor space ratio, and lot size provisions. The development features three small-footprint buildings ranging from 2-4 storeys, designed to integrate with the surrounding low density context while incorporating affordable housing components. Heritage setback zones protect adjacent heritage items, and the design preserves existing vegetation including Blue Gum High Forest.
Stanhope Road Development Site
Raw residential development site at 9, 11 & 15 Stanhope Road with 2,775sqm land area and 55m frontage. Zoned R2 Low Density Residential with potential for subdivision and development of luxury homes.
The Marian - 20, 22A & 22 Marian Street TOD Site
Amalgamated residential development opportunity branded 'The Marian' comprising 20, 22A and 22 Marian Street (approx. 3,876 sqm site) about 200 m to Killara Station. Within NSW TOD area around Killara Station with indicative FSR up to 2.5:1 under the government's TOD policy. Marketed via EOI closing 31 July 2024. No development application identified for the combined site as at August 17, 2025. Planning controls and local council positions on TOD are evolving in Ku-ring-gai.
Residential Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing at 2-8 Highgate Road
Construction of a nine-storey residential flat building comprising 89 apartments, including 23 in-fill and TOD affordable housing units. Part of the NSW Government's Transit-Oriented Development Precinct initiative, providing homes for essential workers near Lindfield Station. The development includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, resident parking, and landscaped grounds.
1,768 residents of East Lindfield are employed, from a labour force of 1,819. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 60.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,151, 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.
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The local workforce in East Lindfield is exceptionally skilled, demonstrating strong representation in technology, an estimated annual employment increase of 1.4%, and an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. According to AreaSearch aggregated data as of March 2026, employed residents total 1,768, with joblessness tracking 1.3% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. In contrast, local labour force participation stands at 60.5%, trailing the regional rate of 68.9%. Census figures also indicate that 63.7% of working locals conducted their duties from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce participation in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, exceeding the regional average by 1.7 times. Conversely, the construction sector engages only 5.1% of local workers, lagging behind Greater Sydney at 8.6%. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals highlights the suburb's primarily residential character, with relatively few employment positions located within its borders. Across the 12 months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows local employment grew by 1.4% alongside a 0.3% expansion in the labour pool, reducing the jobless rate by 1.0 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour force size rise by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Examining Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provides a framework for evaluating future occupational demand in East Lindfield across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sector-specific outlooks against East Lindfield's industry composition suggests potential local employment gains of 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this illustrative extrapolation excludes localized population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Lindfield is $3,457 a week (about $180,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,132 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,318 a year against an average of $132,799. The average runs 110% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in East Lindfield recorded a median income of $63,318 and an average income of $132,799, placing the suburb in the top national percentile compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $69,852 for median earnings and $146,504 for average earnings as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all sit between the 87th and 99th percentiles across Australia.
A substantial 45.3% of local residents (1,688 individuals) earn in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier leads at 30.9%. High earners form a significant cohort, with 56.3% above $3,000/week demonstrating solid local financial capacity. Residential accommodation costs absorb 14.0% of income, placing local disposable earnings in the 98th percentile nationally, with the suburb positioned in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Lindfield had 1,169 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 12% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $990 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 28.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that standalone houses dominate the residential landscape of East Lindfield at 88.0%, while medium-to-high density formats and other dwellings make up 12.0%, contrasting with metropolitan Sydney where the split stands at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 48.5%, surpassing regional norms, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (39.0%) or tenanted (12.5%). Financing costs are substantial, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $4,000 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro and an Australian benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents stand at $990, well above the metropolitan median of $470 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Lindfield counted 1,169 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which represent 82.4% of occupied households, led by couples with children (53.6%), followed by couples without children (20.5%) and one-parent families (7.9%). The balance of 17.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily single-person dwellings at 16.9% alongside group households at 0.6%. Reflecting this family-centric profile, the median household occupancy of 3.1 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.4% of adults in East Lindfield hold a university qualification, including 34.9% with a bachelor degree and 18.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 6.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 555 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,168 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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Residents of East Lindfield demonstrate exceptional levels of academic achievement, with 57.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, considerably outperforming NSW (32.2%) and nationwide figures (30.4%). Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 34.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical and vocational training accounts for 15.8% of formal credentials among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (6.7%). Active study engagement is widespread throughout the community, with 35.2% of the local population attending an educational institution. Secondary school students account for 12.0% of residents, primary school attendees comprise 11.4%, and 7.6% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in East Lindfield reaches 45 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in East Lindfield features 45 bus stops connected by 23 separate routes, generating a combined total of 1,064 weekly services. Transit accessibility is rated as outstanding, with local residents situated an average of 144 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers travel outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary commuting method at 81%, followed by 9% using rail and 5% walking. Car ownership stands above the metropolitan norm at an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 63.7% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, an outcome influenced by prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Daily transport schedules provide an average of 152 trips across the collective transit network, translating to approximately 23 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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75.3% of residents in East Lindfield report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates highlight superior health profiles across East Lindfield, with below-average incidences of common medical conditions spanning every age bracket. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 79% of the populace (2,951 people), well above the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported health conditions locally, affecting 6.5 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 75.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, exceeding the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.8% of the local population (775 people), tracking higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health metrics for this older demographic remain robust, aligning closely with strong national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.6% of East Lindfield residents were born overseas and 34.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (22.9%) and English (22.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is a prominent characteristic of East Lindfield, where 40.6% of residents were born abroad and 34.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 47.3% of the population. In addition, Judaism exhibits a distinct local concentration, representing 2.5% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. When assessing parental country of birth, the leading ancestral backgrounds in East Lindfield are Chinese (22.9%, well above the Greater Sydney regional average of 8.4%), English (22.9%), and Australian (17.7%). Other specific ethnic backgrounds also show distinct local patterns, including Korean ancestry at 1.3% (vs 1.1% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Lindfield is 43. 22.8% 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 demographic structure of East Lindfield is characterized by a strong presence of youth alongside mature-aged parents. As of August 2026 estimates, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 20.8% of locals compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 16.3%, well below the regional proportion of 31.4%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 43, matching the 2021 Census result, which sits 6 years above Greater Sydney's median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that time.
Projections to 2041 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts will see the greatest numerical increase, growing by 341 residents (44%) to reach 1,116, whereas young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Lindfield
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,710 at the 2021 Census → 3,728 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 (SAL11360). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.