The Entrance North

The Entrance North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of The Entrance North is around 1,628, reflecting an increase of 9 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,619. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,625, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density is approximately 1,596 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Entrance North's growth rate of 0.6% since the census places it within 2.5 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 111 persons by 2041, with a decline in overall population over this period. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to grow by 63 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, based on statistical area data for The Entrance North, shows approximately 1 new home approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 6 homes were approved, with 0 approved so far in FY26.

On average, each dwelling has added about 2.8 new residents per year over these years, indicating steady demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $503,000. Comparatively, The Entrance North records significantly lower building activity than Greater Sydney, with an 83.0% reduction below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, although building activity has increased in recent years. Nationally, the area's level of new construction is also below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. All new constructions in The Entrance North over this period have been medium or high-density housing. This focus on compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This shift contrasts with the current housing mix, which is 51.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 545 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. With population projections showing stability or decline, The Entrance North is expected to experience reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

The Entrance North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: El Lago Site Redevelopment, Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace are key projects, with those detailed below being most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

The labour market performance in The Entrance North lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

The Entrance North has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation from essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in the area is 6.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025710 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in The Entrance North lags behind Greater Sydney at 50.6% compared to 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, construction employment levels are at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 3.7% of The Entrance North's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, while labour force grew by 2.4%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within The Entrance North. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to The Entrance North's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows The Entrance North's median income among taxpayers is $48,943. The average income in the area was $60,855 during this period. Nationally, the median income was higher at $61,781 and the average was $89,492. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for The Entrance North would be approximately $55,115 (median) and $68,529 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in The Entrance North all fall between the 22nd and 26th percentiles nationally. In this area, 444 residents, or 27.3%, earn between $1,500 and 2,999 annually, similar to the national proportion of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in The Entrance North, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

The Entrance North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The Entrance North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.8% houses and 49.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Entrance North stood at 34.9%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 25.2%, while rented dwellings made up 39.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than the Sydney metro average of $1,900 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in The Entrance North was $380, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $385 but lower than the national average of $375.

The Entrance North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.0% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

The Entrance North 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 16.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.1%).

A total of 24.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 2.0% in tertiary education. Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates 12 operational public transport stops in The Entrance North. These stops facilitate a variety of bus routes, totaling 16 individual services that collectively offer 341 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with typical distances from homes to the nearest stop being 155 meters.

Service frequency averages 48 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in The Entrance North is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant issues in The Entrance North regarding common health conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Approximately 51% (~830 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.0%) and asthma (8.3%). About 63.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 61.5% in Greater Sydney. In The Entrance North, 26.6% (433 people) are aged 65 or over, higher than the 22.3% in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

The Entrance North is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

The Entrance North's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with its population comprising 89.3% citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in The Entrance North, accounting for 57.1% of the population, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 56.2%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.6%), English (29.2%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, Maltese, Russian, and Dutch ethnic groups had higher representations in The Entrance North compared to regional averages: Maltese at 1.2% vs 1.0%, Russian at 0.4% vs 0.2%, and Dutch at 1.6% vs 1.0%.

The Entrance North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in The Entrance North is 46 years, notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 65-74 age cohort is significantly over-represented at 13.9% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.6% to 9.5% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age cohort has decreased from 10.3% to 9.3%. Population forecasts for The Entrance North in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 59 people (38%) from 154 to 214. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.