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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in The Entrance North is $1.25m, with units at $650k. House values have moved -0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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The Entrance North has an estimated 1,600 residents. That puts 1,569 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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An evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region alongside newly validated locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census indicates that the suburb of The Entrance North has an estimated residency of approximately 1,600 individuals as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 1,619 people, this represents a contraction of 19 people (1.2%). This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,599 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest June 2025 ABS ERP numbers and an additional 1 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The current resident count represents a density of 1,568 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from overseas was the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 76.0% of total local population increases in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are utilized by AreaSearch, with gaps filled by the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections referencing a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth velocities from these sources are extended to cover all locations for 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of The Entrance North is anticipated to experience a net population contraction of 108 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in particular age brackets, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort which is expected to rise by 55 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Only 1 residential development approval has been logged in the suburb of The Entrance North during the last five years. This points to an established, fully developed locality where vacant parcels for construction are scarce. Consequently, this minimal supply of new housing typically underpins local property values, directing purchasing competition toward existing dwellings. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity in the suburb of The Entrance North is substantially lower. This constrained volume of new supply generally sustains demand and prices for established properties. Building levels are also below the national average, reflecting the mature layout of the suburb and indicating potential regulatory or planning limits on development.
Faced with stable or contracting population projections, the suburb of The Entrance North is likely to see reduced housing demand pressures, which may present favorable purchasing opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around The Entrance North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects close to The Entrance North, worth an estimated $835 million. 4 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and planning changes can impact area performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project of relevance to the locality. These include the El Lago Site Redevelopment, Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
694 residents of The Entrance North are employed, from a labour force of 746. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 53.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,294, about 81% 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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The suburb of The Entrance North displays a diverse labor force encompassing both professional and trade occupations, with solid representation in essential services, a 7.0% unemployment rate, and a yearly employment growth estimate of 1.8% according to AreaSearch's regional analysis. As of March 2026694 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood 2.8% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the participation rate of 53.4% was notably lower than the metropolitan figure of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 26.8% of employed locals worked from their homes, although this reflects COVID-19 restriction periods.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a high concentration in construction, with an employment share measured at 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.7% of local employment, compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Census data comparing the working population to the resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers limited local employment options. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 shows that both employment and labor force levels grew by 1.8%, maintaining a stable rate of unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9% as unemployment decreased slightly. Five and ten-year national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand within the suburb of The Entrance North. These national growth profiles have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While aggregate national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ by sector. Weighting these projections against the local employment distribution suggests an increase in local employment of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting model without local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Entrance North is $1,331 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $688 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,943 a year against an average of $60,855. 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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Based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the suburb of The Entrance North are below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $48,943, and the average income is $60,855, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $53,994 for median income and $67,135 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of The Entrance North fall between the 22nd and 26th national percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 27.3% of taxpayers (436 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional proportion of 30.9%. Financial pressure from housing is high, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 17th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Entrance North had 647 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 21% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.6%. 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 residential mix in the suburb of The Entrance North consisted of 50.8% free-standing houses and 49.2% other housing types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types in metropolitan Sydney. The rate of outright home ownership was 34.9%, exceeding the Sydney metro average, with 25.2% of properties mortgaged and 39.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $380, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of The Entrance North are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Entrance North counted 647 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.0% of all households in the suburb of The Entrance North, including 20.2% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 14.1% single parents. Non-family households account for 36.0%, with lone-person households comprising 30.8% and group living situations representing 5.1% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.3 individuals, below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in The Entrance North hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles in the suburb of The Entrance North indicate that 16.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these degrees, bachelor level qualifications lead at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 32.1%. A total of 24.7% of the population is enrolled in formal education, which includes 9.2% attending primary schools, 7.8% in secondary education, and 2.0% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Entrance North reaches 15 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit options in the suburb of The Entrance North include 15 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 16 routes that provide 344 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 150 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in outbound commuting, with cars being the main transport mode for 95% of commuters. Vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per household. A total of 26.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 health measures.
Buses run an average of 49 times daily across the route network, representing roughly 22 weekly services at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.7% of residents in The Entrance North report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Health measures point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of The Entrance North based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic disease data, though general health conditions are typical, with higher rates of illness seen in older age brackets and private health insurance coverage standing at approximately 51% (~816 people) compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.0% and 8.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 27.8% of the population (444 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. While senior health outcomes present challenges, they rank more favorably on a national scale than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Entrance North is largely Australian-born, at 87.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.6%) and English (29.2%). 3.7% 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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The suburb of The Entrance North has lower cultural diversity indicators than average, with citizens making up 89.3% of the population, 87.5% of residents born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries represented are Australian at 31.6% (above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 29.2% (above the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish at 9.1%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show variations, with Maltese at 1.2% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Entrance North is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.1% 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 median age in the suburb of The Entrance North is 46 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 14.0% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 7.6% to 10.4%, while the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 10.3% to 9.1%. Projections for 2041 suggest changes to the local age structure, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to expand by 48 people (29%), growing from 166 to 215.
The aging profile is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65+ account for 100% of projected growth, while the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Entrance North
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,619 at the 2021 Census → 1,600 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 May 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 (SAL13835). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.