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

The suburb of Engadine had an estimated population of 18,229 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 493 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,736. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 18,159 in Jun 2024 and an additional 151 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,975 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Engadine's growth rate of 2.8% since the census is close to that of its SA3 area at 3.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects future growth using 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. By 2041, Engadine is expected to grow by 685 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 3.4% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Engadine shows approximately 63 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 315 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved in FY26 so far. This indicates that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built over this period is 0.9. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $585,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $5.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Engadine has seen slightly more development, at 11.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, building activity has slowed in recent years and is lower than the national average, indicating market maturity and possible development constraints. The new building activity shows a focus on higher-density living, with 24.0% detached dwellings and 76.0% townhouses or apartments.

This shift marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 79.0% houses. It suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Engadine indicates a mature market with around 400 people per approval. Population forecasts estimate that Engadine will gain 615 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones are Hermitage Apartments, Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Engadine High School Upgrade, and The Gallery. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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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. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1%. This is lower than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2% and its employment growth of 2.2%.

Workforce participation in Engadine was similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.2%. A significant portion, 38.6%, of residents worked from home as per Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for local employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Engadine shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employ just 8.0% of workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force by 0.9%, with unemployment remaining stable. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate a projected growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Engadine, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

Engadine suburb's income level is higher than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Engadine's median income among taxpayers is $61,003 and average income stands at $74,150. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,408 (median) and $80,720 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Engadine, between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally. The data shows that 31.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, mirroring surrounding region's 30.9%. Higher earners represent substantial presence with 35.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 82nd percentile and 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

Engadine's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.4% houses and 20.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Engadine was at 38.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.0% and rented ones at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Engadine was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Engadine was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Engadine's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 17.9%, consisting of 16.7% lone person households and 1.2% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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%, with 11.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 28 individual routes, facilitating 2,190 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 140 meters to the nearest stop. Primarily residential, Engadine sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 89%, while train usage stands at 6%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 38.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 312 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 16 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The level of general health in Engadine is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Engadine shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is low but exceeds the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~10,250 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively. About 69.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65 residents have better health outcomes than average. Engadine has 18.1% (3,299 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%, but ranks lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Engadine, as per the census conducted on the 29th of August 2016, exhibited lower cultural diversity with 86.6% of its population born in Australia, 94.4% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 60.4% of Engadine's population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, Australians formed the largest group at 31.2%, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%.

English ancestry followed at 30.4%, also higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Irish ancestry constituted 9.4% of Engadine's population. Notable deviations in other ethnic groups included Russian, overrepresented at 0.5% compared to 0.4% regionally, Macedonian at 0.3% (vs 0.4%), and Maltese at 0.7% (vs 1.0%).

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

The median age in Engadine is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and very close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the percentage of people aged 75-84 is notably higher in Engadine (8.1% vs 6.2%), while the percentage of those aged 25-34 is lower (8.3% vs 9.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population of people aged 15-24 has grown from 12.2% to 14.1%, and the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.7% to 8.1%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 65-74 has declined from 9.2% to 7.3%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 13.8%. By 2041, Engadine's population is forecasted to experience significant demographic changes. The number of people aged 85 and over is expected to grow by 109%, reaching 1,027 from 492. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are anticipated to represent 53% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the populations of those aged 5-14 and 0-4 are expected to decline.