Eastlakes

Eastlakes has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

The population of the suburb of Eastlakes is estimated at around 6,273 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,347 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), resulting in an estimated resident population of 6,231 plus an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,136 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 the 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. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with the suburb expected to increase by 248 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Eastlakes has seen around 6 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 33 homes. So far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $558,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $74,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastlakes has significantly less development activity, 88.0% below regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 484 people per dwelling approval, Eastlakes shows a developed market.

Population forecasts indicate Eastlakes will gain 206 residents through to 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Eastlakes has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones include One Global Gallery (previously Eastlakes Live), The Grand Residences, 350 King Street Business Park Development, and Iglu Kingsford. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Eastlakes face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Eastlakes has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 11.0%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of December 2025. There are 2,638 residents employed, with the unemployment rate being 6.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%.

Census responses show that 28.2% of residents work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Eastlakes has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Eastlakes' labour force decreased by 0.8%, with a 2.5% decline in employment, resulting in a 1.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment increased marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Eastlakes' employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The income level in Eastlakes suburb is higher than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Eastlakes is $56,312 and the average income stands at $70,564. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Eastlakes would be approximately $61,301 (median) and $76,816 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Eastlakes all fall between the 15th and 20th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 27.7% of the population (1,737 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 76.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Eastlakes features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Eastlakes' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 28.6% houses and 71.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eastlakes was 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.6% and rented at 52.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Eastlakes' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $380 compared to the national figure of $375.

Eastlakes features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.7% of all households, including 30.1% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 36.3%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Eastlakes performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 33.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 55.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (16.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Eastlakes shows that there are currently 32 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 18 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 3,029 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Eastlakes is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 118 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 66% of residents, while buses and trains are used by 17% and 6% respectively.

On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling in Eastlakes, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant portion of residents, at 28.2%, work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 432 trips per day, equating to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Eastlakes demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% of the total population (~3,438 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.5% and 6.1% of residents respectively. 72.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,254 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Eastlakes is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Eastlakes, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country, has 59.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Eastlakes, making up 54.4% of people there, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average. Islam comprises 17.2% of Eastlakes' population, substantially higher than the regional average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other at 32.6%, English at 10.8%, and Australian at 10.5%. These figures differ notably from the regional averages: Other is substantially higher (32.6% vs 16.0%), English is notably lower (10.8% vs 19.0%), and Australian is also notably lower (10.5% vs 17.8%). Additionally, Spanish is notably overrepresented at 1.6% in Eastlakes compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Russian at 1.5% (vs 0.4%), and Greek at 7.7% (vs 1.9%).

Eastlakes's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Eastlakes has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37, and marginally higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Eastlakes has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (7.4% locally) while under-representing those aged 5-14 (8.4%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15-24 grew from 10.9% to 14.2%, whereas the 5-14 cohort declined from 10.4% to 8.4% and the 0-4 group dropped from 5.4% to 4.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Eastlakes' age profile will change significantly. The 35-44 age group is projected to expand notably, increasing by 414 people (49%) from 840 to 1,255. Conversely, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.