Erskineville

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Erskineville's population is estimated at around 10,697 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,040 people (10.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,657 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,495, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 13,206 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Erskineville's 10.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.6%), along with the metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Erskineville expected to grow by 2,244 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 20.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Erskineville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Erskineville averaged approximately 56 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 282 homes. As of FY-26, 43 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.5 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals in Erskineville reached $89.4 million this financial year.

Development levels per person in Erskineville are similar to Greater Sydney, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Recent development has been exclusively townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Population forecasts indicate Erskineville will gain 2,197 residents by 2041. Construction pace is reasonable, but growing competition among buyers is expected as population increases.

Population forecasts indicate Erskineville will gain 2,197 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of seventeen projects that are anticipated to have an impact on the area. Notable projects include The Erskineville Project (Ashmore Precinct), Erskineville Village, Brightwell Real Estate Coulson Street Development, and Park Sydney - Arbor Stage 2. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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The labour market in Erskineville shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Erskineville has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 7,479 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Erskineville is high at 81.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.9 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The construction sector has limited presence with 4.3% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is substantial at 0.9. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Erskineville's labour force decreased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 1.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% over the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Erskineville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Erskineville's median income among taxpayers was $87,249, with an average of $113,574. Nationally, this places it in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median was $60,817 and average was $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $94,979 (median) and $123,637 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. Census data shows Erskineville's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile reveals that 34.1% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly (3,647 people), differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is prevalent at 30.9%. Erskineville demonstrates affluence with 50.4% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Erskineville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Erskineville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 3.2% houses and 96.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 2.3% houses and 97.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Erskineville was at 12.9%, with the rest either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (54.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erskineville was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,705. Weekly rent in Erskineville stood at $620, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Erskineville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Erskineville features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 57.6% of all households, including 15.9% couples with children, 36.3% couples without children, and 4.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 42.4%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households making up 10.0%. The median household size is 2.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 1.9.

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

Erskineville's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 66.5% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 41.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 17.6%, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 8.4%.

A total of 22.2% of the population is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.8% in tertiary education, 4.9% in primary education, and 3.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Erskineville has 25 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 11 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5666 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 160 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 809 trips per day, equating to approximately 226 weekly trips per individual stop.

Erskineville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Erskineville's health outcomes data shows exceptional results, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is particularly high at approximately 72% of the total population (7,664 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 68.5%. Nationally, this rate averages at 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Erskineville, affecting 10.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A total of 74.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.4%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.1% (652 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Erskineville was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Erskineville's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 20.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Erskineville, making up 23.8% of its population. Notably, Judaism comprised 0.9%, which was higher than the Greater Sydney average of 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 24.5%, Australian at 17.1%, and Other at 11.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French was overrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional figure of 1.1%, Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Russian at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).

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

Erskineville's median age is 34 years, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 23.0% to 24.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 32.1% to 29.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Erskineville. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 45%, adding 619 residents to reach a total of 2,010. In contrast, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 6%, with an increase of only 33 people.