Eschol Park

Eschol Park has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of 1 Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Eschol Park statistical area (Lv2) is around 2607 people. This figure remains unchanged from the 2021 Census population count of 2607 people. AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with validation of two new addresses since the Census date, confirms this stable population. The population density is approximately 954 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed about 65% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 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 utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the Eschol Park (SA2) is projected to grow by 68 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of approximately 3.9% over the 17-year period. This growth rate aligns with anticipated lower quartile growth for national areas.

The level of residential development activity in Eschol Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Eschol Park has received approximately one dwelling approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling around five homes. As of FY26, three approvals have been recorded. Despite a decline in population during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate, which could be beneficial for buyers. The average construction cost value for new homes is $449,000, higher than regional norms, suggesting quality-focused development.

This year, $14,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eschol Park has significantly less development activity, with 94.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Similarly, development activity is under the national average, indicating an established market and potential planning limitations. All approved constructions in recent years have been standalone homes, maintaining Eschol Park's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With approximately 2630 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Eschol Park is projected to add around 102 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

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Employment performance in Eschol Park has been broadly consistent with national averages

Eschol Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and estimated employment growth of 5.4% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,442 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 60.0%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in manufacturing, employing 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4% and labour force grew by 5.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.4%. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May-25 indicate overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eschol Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.9% in five years and 12.5% in ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 indicates that median income in Eschol Park is $55,190 and average income stands at $61,201. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $60,080 (median) and $66,623 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Eschol Park are at the 54th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 39.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 annually. Housing costs consume 16.2% of income, leaving disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally.

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

Eschol Park's residential structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eschol Park was at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.8% and rented ones at 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, lower than Sydney metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Eschol Park's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Eschol Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 79.3% of all households, consisting of 38.8% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 15.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (29.6%). Educational participation is high at 27.8%, with 11.2% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eschol Park has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 24 different routes that together facilitate 705 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally residing 222 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 100 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Eschol Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Eschol Park faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across age groups but notably higher among older cohorts.

Approximately 51% of its total population (~1,333 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 8.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to the Greater Sydney average of 70.3%. As of June 20XX (exact year not specified), 15.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (409 people), higher than the Greater Sydney average of 14.4%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the specific challenges they face.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Eschol Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eschol Park was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 24.3% of its population born overseas and 25.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Eschol Park, comprising 58.9% of people. Islam comprises 6.6%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 12.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are Australian (24.0%), English (22.9%), and Other (15.0%). Samoan is notably overrepresented at 2.4% compared to regional averages, as are Lebanese at 2.4%, while Spanish representation aligns with regional averages at 0.7%.

Eschol Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Eschol Park's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Eschol Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (10.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.4% to 3.9%. Meanwhile, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 12.4% to 10.6%, and the percentage of those aged 25-34 has dropped from 14.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Eschol Park's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 92%, adding 93 residents and reaching a total of 195. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.