Eastlakes

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

The estimated population of the suburb of Eastlakes is 6,291 as of May 2026, a decrease of 56 people from the 2021 Census figure of 6,347. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 6,289 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 3,145 persons per square kilometer, placing Eastlakes in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with Eastlakes expected to increase by 211 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.3% over the 16 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 had around 6 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 33 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers. Developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties, reflected by an average dwelling value of $558,000.

This financial year, $74,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eastlakes has significantly less development activity, at 88.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this level is also below 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 485 people per dwelling approval, Eastlakes shows a developed market.

Population forecasts indicate Eastlakes will gain 209 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include One Global Gallery (formerly 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 10.9%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 2,649 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Eastlakes is lower at 54.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

A significant proportion of residents work from home, with 28.2% reporting such arrangements in the Census. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Eastlakes has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show 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 0.7%, with a concurrent 2.4% decline in employment, leading to a 1.5 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%. 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 industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Eastlakes has a higher income level than the national average according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (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. For Greater Sydney, these figures are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Eastlakes would be approximately $62,123 (median) and $77,846 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Eastlakes all fall between the 15th and 20th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.7% of the population (1,742 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Eastlakes, with only 76.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 28.6% houses and 71.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eastlakes stood at 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.6% and rented ones at 52.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent in Eastlakes was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Eastlakes' mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed 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 account for 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 comprise the remaining 36.3%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households making up 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 27.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 16.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.7% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 7.0% in tertiary education.

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

Eastlakes has 32 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 18 individual routes, providing a total of 3,029 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 118 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 66%, with bus at 17% and train at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 55% of the total population, which is around 3,448 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.5% and 6.1% of residents respectively. Approximately 72.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals around 1,264 people, higher than the 15.5% 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 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, comprising 54.4% of people. However, Islam is overrepresented, making up 17.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 32.6%, English at 10.8%, and Australian at 10.5%. Notably, Spanish (1.6%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%, as are Russian (1.5% vs 0.4%) and Greek (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 years and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Eastlakes has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (7.4%) and an under-representation of the 5-14 age group (8.4%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.9% to 14.0%, while the 25-34 cohort has risen from 14.6% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 10.4% to 8.4%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Eastlakes' age profile will significantly change. The 35-44 age cohort is projected to grow by 411 people (50%), increasing from 817 to 1,229. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.