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

As of Nov 2025, Erskineville's population is estimated at around 10,742. This reflects an increase of 1,085 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,657. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,534 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density equates to 13,261 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Erskineville's growth rate of 11.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area rates. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb, with an expected increase of 2,241 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a total gain of 20.0% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Erskineville averaged around 37 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 188 homes. As of FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.3 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This results in demand significantly exceeding supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $593,000. In FY-26, $11.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Erskineville has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile nationally. Recent development has been entirely townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With approximately 310 people per approval, Erskineville reflects a transitioning market. By 2041, population forecasts indicate Erskineville will gain 2,149 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Erskineville 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 identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include The Erskineville Project (Ashmore Precinct), Erskineville Village, Brightwell Real Estate Coulson Street Development, and Park Sydney - Arbor Stage 2. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Erskineville demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Erskineville has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 2.6%.

Employment stability has been relative over the past year. As of June 2025, 7,793 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Erskineville is high at 81.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.9 times regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors.

Construction employment is limited at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The worker-to-resident ratio is substantial at 0.9. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, labour force grew by 0.6%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% over the same period. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% growth 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 simple weighting 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Erskineville's median income among taxpayers is $87,249, with an average of $113,574. This places it in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Erskineville are approximately $98,251 (median) and $127,896 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Erskineville rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 34.1% of residents (3,663 people) earn over $4,000 per week, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. With 50.4% earning over $3,000 per week, Erskineville supports premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. 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

In Erskineville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 3.2% of dwellings were houses while 96.8% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 2.3% houses and 97.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Erskineville stood at 12.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.0% and rented ones at 54.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,705. The median weekly rent in Erskineville was $620, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Erskineville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average 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% that are couples with children, 36.3% that are couples without children, and 4.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 42.4%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 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

Educational attainment in Erskineville is notably higher than broader averages. 66.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold 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% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 8.4%.

Currently, 22.2% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.8% in tertiary education, 4.9% in primary education, and 3.0% pursuing secondary education. Erskineville Public School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School serve a total of 535 students, with an ICSEA score of 1141 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. Both schools cater to primary education only, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area has 5.0 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 7.7, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby locations.

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

The analysis shows 17 active public transport stops in Erskineville, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 9 different routes, collectively facilitating 4680 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing just 160 metres from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 668 trips daily across all routes, resulting in approximately 275 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 excellent results, with younger age groups having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 72% of Erskineville's total population (7,696 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. 74.7% of Erskineville residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 77.4% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 6.1% of Erskineville's population is aged 65 and over (655 people), which is lower than the 9.7% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors in Erskineville are above average, they 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 cultural diversity was notable, with 20.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 23.8%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.9% versus 1.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (24.5%), Australian (17.1%), and Other (11.4%). Notably, French (1.2%) Welsh (0.9%) and Russian (0.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Erskineville's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. 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 now, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 23.0% to 24.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 32.1% to 29.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Erskineville. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 44%, adding 612 residents to reach a total of 2,009. In contrast, the 0-4 age group is projected to grow by only 6%, with an increase of 33 people.