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The median house price in The Entrance is $1.11m, with units at $650k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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The Entrance has an estimated 4,229 residents. That puts 2,563 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of The Entrance, the population is estimated at around 4,229 as of Aug 2026, determined through AreaSearch's review of regional ABS population releases and post-Census address validations. This represents a contraction of 15 people (0.4%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 4,244 people. This estimate stems from an AreaSearch resident population baseline of 4,225 derived from the ABS ERP release of June 2025, alongside 24 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Demographic density stands at 2,563 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile across locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor to local growth, making up approximately 76.0% of all recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of The Entrance incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to a 2022 base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based on 2021 where required, with age-specific growth trajectories applied between 2032 and 2041. Under this framework, demographic modelling anticipates an overall reduction of 193 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, older demographics are expected to expand, prominently within the 75 to 84 age group, which is forecast to add 178 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals across The Entrance have averaged around 3 dwellings annually according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS figures, totaling an estimated 18 homes across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 15 approved during FY-25 to date. Against a backdrop of recent population declines, this volume of home building has provided sufficient supply for purchasers, with newly approved residences carrying an average construction value of $543,000. Underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character, commercial building approvals recorded this financial year amounted to $236,000. Per-capita construction volumes in The Entrance remain substantially below regional benchmarks, trailing Greater Sydney by 64.0%.
While this restrained pipeline often underpins values and interest for established dwellings despite recent upticks in approvals, it tracks below national levels and highlights the mature nature of the area alongside possible planning constraints. Higher-density formats dominate recent approvals, with medium and high-density housing accounting for 67.0% compared to 33.0% for standalone homes, providing accessible price brackets for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A mature property sector is further reflected in a ratio of around 338 people per dwelling approval. Subdued demographic projections and contracting population trends are expected to ease residential demand pressures in The Entrance, supporting buyer-friendly conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around The Entrance
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside The Entrance. A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.52 billion. 3 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, planning schemes, and major developments play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 6 projects expected to influence the surrounding district, featuring prominent initiatives such as the Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and El Lago Site Redevelopment.
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Vera's Water Garden Upgrade
Upgrading Vera's Water Garden to a zero-depth design to improve safety, accessibility, and reduce ongoing maintenance.
The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade
Works are progressing on the clubroom upgrade, new pipes, new pumps and shade sails at The Grant McBride Baths.
The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace
An upgrade to the playspace at The Entrance Waterfront Plaza to make it more inclusive with an accessible swing for wheelchair users, new shade sails and general aesthetic improvements.
Central Coast Shared Pathway Network - Magenta Extension
Extension of the Central Coast shared pathway network through the Magenta area, providing safe cycling and walking connections between residential areas and key destinations.
Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment plans for a new retail centre of approximately 11,000sqm and two high rise towers, one comprising residential apartments and the other a hotel with an 800 seat conference/function centre.
El Lago Site Redevelopment
A shop-top housing (mixed use) development consisting of 11 retail/food and beverage tenancies, a gymnasium, 414 residential apartments, 45 serviced apartments, and 854 parking spaces. The proposal was refused by the Regional Planning Panel in 2023.
Red Bus Planning Proposal - 682A Coleridge Road Rezoning
Planning proposal to rezone a 5.26ha former bus depot site from SP2 Infrastructure to R1 General Residential and C3 Environmental Management. The proposal introduces a 450m2 minimum lot size, 9.5m building height limit, and a 0.6:1 FSR across the residential land. The Gateway determination facilitates master planning for up to 70 residential dwellings alongside site-specific DCP controls.
Berkeley Vale Industrial Estate Expansion
Ongoing expansion of the Berkeley Vale Industrial Estate along Enterprise Drive with serviced industrial lots, new warehouse and light industrial buildings, internal road and utility upgrades. Multiple sites, including 5 Enterprise Drive, are actively being marketed and developed for warehouse, logistics and industrial occupiers, with individual building projects progressing across the estate.
1,736 residents of The Entrance are employed, from a labour force of 1,894. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 49.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,604, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of 8.3% and an estimated 2.2% increase in employment over the preceding twelve months across a diverse mix of blue and white collar positions and essential services. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,736, while the local jobless rate sat 4.2% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, accompanied by a comparatively subdued participation rate of 49.6% against 68.9% regionally. Furthermore, 22.5% of working residents reported working remotely in Census returns, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers heavily around construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance, with the health care & social assistance sector showing an especially prominent concentration at 1.4 times regional levels.
Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 3.3% of the local workforce, well below the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population highlights the area's residential profile and limited internal employment capacity. Analysis of ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch shows that during the twelve months to March 2026, both the local workforce and employment expanded by 2.2%, resulting in steady overall unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 1.9% and the labour force increased by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in joblessness. Broader industry hiring patterns can be evaluated via Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 mapped onto the local workforce base. While nationwide projections indicate expansions of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, applying these sector-weighted rates to the local employment distribution suggests job numbers could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting this illustrative extrapolation excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Entrance is $971 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $599 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,612 a year against an average of $52,983. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of The Entrance recorded a median income of $42,612 and an average income of $52,983, tracking below national figures as well as Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Accounting for an indexed Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $47,010 for median income and $58,451 for average income as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings all sit between the 2nd and 11th percentiles nationally according to Census records.
A significant 30.8% of residents (1,302 individuals) fall in the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is largest at 30.9%. With 40.8% of households generating under $800 weekly, living costs present notable challenges, leaving only 73.2% of income after housing expenses and ranking at the 3rd percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Entrance had 2,068 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 26% detached houses and 53% apartments. 11% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 37.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing landscape in The Entrance was heavily tilted toward semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and 'other' dwellings at 73.8%, with separate houses making up 26.2%, contrasting with Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and non-detached properties 44.1%. Full property ownership aligned closely with Sydney metro at 29.1%, while mortgaged properties stood at 11.4% and rental accommodation comprised 59.5%. Typical housing expenses were comparatively low: median monthly mortgage repayments reached $1,733 against $2,427 across Sydney metro and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to $470 for Sydney metro and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Entrance counted 2,068 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 50.3% of all households in the area, divided into couples without children (23.1%), single parent families (13.9%), and couples with children (11.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 49.7%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 45.4% alongside group households at 4.4%. The typical household size sits at a median of 1.9 people, lower than the 2.7 persons recorded across Greater Sydney.
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16.6% of adults in The Entrance hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 431 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 916 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels in the locality reflect notable educational gaps, with higher education degrees held by 16.6% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney proportion of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most frequent university credential at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational education is widespread, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificate courses (28.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Active participation in educational programs encompasses 23.6% of the local population. Among these students, primary education accounts for 7.7%, secondary schooling represents 5.9%, and 2.7% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Entrance reaches 15 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in The Entrance includes 15 active stops serviced by bus networks across 36 individual routes that provide 1,302 weekly passenger trips. Typical walking distances to boarding points average 224 meters, supporting good local accessibility. Private vehicles represent the predominant mode of outward commuting for this residential suburb at 84%, followed by 6% walking and 6% by bus. Private vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.7 per dwelling, while 22.5% of working residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Bus services provide an overall frequency of 186 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 86 weekly trips per boarding point.
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54.6% of residents in The Entrance report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions highlight pronounced health challenges affecting younger and older demographics throughout The Entrance, accompanied by low private health insurance coverage of approximately 48% (~2,027 people). This participation rate trails both the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, diagnosed in 12.2 and 12.1% of the population respectively, while 54.6% of residents indicated no chronic health issues compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health vulnerabilities are also noticeable within the workforce-age population due to elevated chronic ailment rates.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 33.4% of the population (1,412 people), substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, with senior health indicators presenting challenges that rank higher on a national comparison than the general populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Entrance is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (25.5%). 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural markers across The Entrance reflect above-average diversity, with 20.7% of the community born abroad and 12.7% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, encompassing 57.2% of residents. The most noticeable variation is among those identifying with Other religions, who make up 1.8% of the local population relative to 1.4% throughout Greater Sydney. English ancestry represents the most common heritage in The Entrance at 30.3% of the population compared to 19.0% regionally, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.5% versus 17.8% across Greater Sydney, and Irish ancestry at 9.4%.
Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate notable local concentrations, including Australian Aboriginal heritage at 4.4% (vs 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 1.2% (vs 1.0%), and French at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Entrance is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The Entrance possesses an established age structure shaped strongly by lifestyle and retirement living. Older residents and retirees (65+) represent an estimated 33.4% of the population as at August 2026, more than double the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) account for only 19.9% compared to 30.4% across the broader region. The median age remains estimated at 50, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and national median of 38 from that same period. The retirement and senior cohort has seen the most distinct expansion since the Census, climbing from 29.3% to an estimated 33.4%.
By 2041, this senior group is projected to generate the largest net increase, rising by 259 residents (18%) to 1,671, while counts of children, young adults, and young to middle-aged residents are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Entrance
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,244 at the 2021 Census → 4,229 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13834). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.