Eastwood (NSW)

Population growth drivers in Eastwood are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Eastwood NSW is around 19,748. This reflects an increase of 1,053 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 18,695. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 19,732, following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024, and an additional 119 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,783 persons per square kilometer, placing Eastwood in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.6% since the Census is within 1.1 percentage points of the state average of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Eastwood is expected to increase by 3,001 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 15.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Eastwood among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Eastwood recorded approximately 170 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 853 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 49 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period. The average construction cost value of new homes was $551,000.

This year, $2.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered. New building activity comprised 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% medium and high-density housing. Eastwood's existing housing is currently 53.0% houses. The area reflects a low density with around 134 people per approval.

By 2041, Eastwood is expected to grow by 2,977 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 26 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Eastwood Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Eastwood Central Precinct Project, 173 Shaftsbury Road Development, and Eastwood Station Improvements. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Eastwood has been broadly consistent with national averages

Eastwood's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.2%. As of June 2025, 11,204 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, slightly below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was 57.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. However, construction was under-represented at 6.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 12.2%, while labour force grew by 11.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.3% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eastwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, assuming constant population growth for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that median income in Eastwood is $47,111 and average income stands at $72,261. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Eastwood would be approximately $53,052 (median) and $81,373 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household income ranks at the 62nd percentile ($1,945 weekly), while personal income sits at the 40th percentile. The data indicates that 30.5% of Eastwood's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (6,023 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income, placing disposable income at the 58th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Eastwood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Eastwood, as per the latest Census evaluation, 53.0% of dwellings were houses while 47.1% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had no houses or other dwellings recorded at that time. Eastwood's home ownership rate was higher than Sydney metro's, standing at 31.2%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (29.0%) or rented (39.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eastwood was $2,730, aligning with the Sydney metro average. However, the median weekly rent figure in Eastwood was $450, whereas no figures were available for Sydney metro at that time. Nationally, Eastwood's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Eastwood features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.8 people

Family households constitute 75.1% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households making up 4.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people.

Eastwood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Eastwood has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. Specifically, 50.8% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a substantial educational advantage for the area, positioning it strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. In terms of specific qualifications held by Eastwood residents aged 15 and above: - Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.9% - Postgraduate qualifications follow at 17.2% - Graduate diplomas account for 2.7% of qualifications Vocational pathways also play a role in educational attainment, with 19.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications: - Advanced diplomas comprise 10.2% - Certificates make up 9.5% Educational participation is notably high in Eastwood, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes: - 8.7% in primary education - 8.4% in tertiary education - 6.2% pursuing secondary education Eastwood's educational provision is balanced across its five schools, which have a combined enrollment reaching 2,550 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1118.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Eastwood shows that there are currently 115 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 33 individual routes servicing these stops collectively providing 4,862 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to public transportation is rated as excellent with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 694 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eastwood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Eastwood exhibits excellent health outcomes, as indicated by low prevalence rates for common health conditions across all age groups.

The private health cover rate is notably high at approximately 55% (~10,958 people). Diabetes and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7% and 4.6% of residents respectively. Notably, 79.8% of Eastwood's population reported being free from any medical ailments, contrasting with the 0% figure reported for Greater Sydney. The area has a significant senior population, with 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,752 people). Health outcomes among seniors align closely with those of the general population.

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

Eastwood has a population where 68.8% speak a language other than English at home, and 61.0% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eastwood, with 38.8%. Buddhism is notably higher in Eastwood at 7.0%, compared to None% across Greater Sydney.

For ancestry, Chinese is the largest group at 42.9%, followed by English at 10.2%, and Other at 10.0%. Korean is overrepresented at 7.8%, Sri Lankan at 0.5%, and Lebanese at 0.8%, compared to None% regionally for each of these groups.

Eastwood's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Eastwood is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in Eastwood at 10.5%, while the 0-4 year-olds are under-represented at 3.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.0% to 13.0% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 11.5%. The 0-4 year-old group also dropped from 4.9% to 3.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Eastwood. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 81%, reaching 2,111 people from 1,165. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 59% of the population growth. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.