Engadine

Engadine is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Engadine's population is estimated at around 18,217 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 481 people (2.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,736 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 18,159 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,973 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Engadine's 2.7% growth since census positions it within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the Engadine statistical area (Lv2) expected to grow by 695 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Engadine has averaged around 63 new home approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 317 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.9 people moved to Engadine for each dwelling built.

New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $579,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. This financial year, $5.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Engadine's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine has seen slightly more development, with 12.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, building activity has slowed recently and is lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. The new building activity shows a focus on higher-density living, with 76.0% townhouses or apartments and 24.0% detached dwellings.

This shift marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 79.0% houses. Engadine has an average of around 396 people per approval, indicating a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Engadine is forecasted to gain approximately 590 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Engadine has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Hermitage Apartments, Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Engadine High School Upgrade, and The Gallery.

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Engadine ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Engadine has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation).

As of September 2025, there are 10,033 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 65.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction particularly stands out with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 8.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, labour force by 1.4%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, along with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-wide, NSW experienced a slight employment contraction of 0.03% (-2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Engadine's current employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Engadine's income level is higher than average nationally according to AreaSearch data aggregated from ATO records for financial year 2023. Engadine's median income among taxpayers is $61,003 and the average income stands at $74,150. 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 Engadine would be approximately $66,408 (median) and $80,720 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Engadine rank highly nationally, between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles. The data shows that 31.8% of Engadine's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (5,793 individuals), similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence in Engadine with 35.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 82nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Engadine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Engadine, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.4% of dwellings were houses while 20.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Engadine stood at 38.2%, similar to Sydney metro's level, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.0%) or rented (13.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to Sydney metro's $483. Nationally, Engadine's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.1% of all households, including 44.4% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 24.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high at 30.9%, comprising primary education (11.2%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (3.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Engadine has 134 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 28 routes in total, providing 2,190 weekly passenger trips combined.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 140 meters. Service frequency averages 312 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Engadine's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Engadine residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 56% of Engadine's total population (~10,243 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 61.6%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.0%) and arthritis (7.9%). A majority, 69.4%, report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.6%. Engadine has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,224 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 18.8%, but generally aligned with the broader population's health profile.

Engadine ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Engadine's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.6% of its population born in Australia, 94.4% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Engadine is Christianity, comprising 60.4% of the population, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (31.2%), English (30.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Russian ethnicity is overrepresented in Engadine at 0.5%, compared to 0.5% regionally, Macedonian at 0.3% versus 0.8%, and Maltese at 0.7% against 0.8%.

Engadine's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Engadine is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (8.0% locally vs. an average of 6.9%), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (8.6% locally vs. an average of 11.2%). According to the 2021 Census data, Engadine's population has seen changes in age distribution since the previous census. The 15 to 24 age group increased from 12.2% to 14.1%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 9.2% to 7.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 15.6% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for Engadine in 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 119%, reaching 999 people from 456, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 55% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.