Eglinton (NSW)

Eglinton lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Eglinton (NSW) is around 3180 people. This reflects a growth of 168 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3012 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3134 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 50 persons per square kilometer. Eglinton's population growth of 5.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (2.9%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering these projections, a significant population increase is forecast for Eglinton, with an expected expansion of 861 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 24.4% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Eglinton according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Eglinton has had around 6 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 34 homes were approved, with another 5 in FY-26 so far. This results in about 4.4 new residents arriving annually per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $450,000. Commercial approvals totaled $12,000 in FY-26, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, Eglinton has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 35th percentile nationally, offering limited buyer choices and supporting demand for existing homes.

Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population of 474 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment. By 2041, Eglinton is expected to grow by 777 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Eglinton has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects that could impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure. Notable among these are the Duramana Road Master Plan Precinct (Eglinton), Charles Sturt University Campus Master Plan, Windradyne 1100 Subdivision, and Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Eglinton rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Eglinton has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 0.9% as of June 2025, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

At this time, 1,790 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.7% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Eglinton was 70.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Public administration & safety had notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 2.1% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. From Jun-24 to Jul-25, labour force decreased by 2.1% alongside a 2.3% employment decline, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points in Eglinton. This contrasted with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eglinton's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Eglinton was $62,530 and average income was $75,415. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Eglinton would be approximately $70,415 (median) and $84,925 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Eglinton cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Predominant income cohort spans 41.6% of locals (1,322 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 73rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Eglinton, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eglinton stood at 31.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.7% and rented ones at 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,805, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Eglinton was $415, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, Eglinton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $375.

Eglinton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.4% of all households, including 41.3% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 19.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (34.7%). Educational participation is high at 32.8%, comprising 13.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Eglinton Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 426 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 980) with balanced educational opportunities. The school focuses on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 13.4, below the regional average of 16.8, indicating some students may attend schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis reveals 46 active transport stops operating within Eglinton. These stops service a mix of buses along 26 individual routes, collectively providing 446 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 150 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 63 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per stop.

Eglinton's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Eglinton residents show positive health indicators. Common health conditions' prevalence is low across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 57% (~1803 people) have private health cover, higher than Rest of NSW's 51.4%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.5%) and mental health issues (8.8%). About 68.6% report no medical ailments, compared to Rest of NSW's 63.5%. Eglinton has 13.9% (442 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of NSW's 19.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with the general population's profile.

Eglinton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Eglinton's population showed low cultural diversity, with 92.3% born in Australia, 93.9% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 62.0%, compared to 61.6% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.2%), English (31.7%), and Irish (8.8%).

Notably, Maltese (0.7%) and Samoan (0.3%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively. Dutch ancestry was also slightly higher at 1.5%.

Eglinton hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Eglinton's median age in 2021 was 34 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Eglinton had a notably higher percentage of individuals aged 5-14 (16.5% locally) but a lower percentage of those aged 75-84 (3.7%). Between 2021 and the present, the age group 35 to 44 has increased from 13.9% to 15.1%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 10.5% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group declined from 12.0% to 11.1%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Eglinton's age profile will evolve significantly. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to grow by 310 people (65%), increasing from 480 to 791 individuals. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.