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Eastwood
5 km²
A highly accessible hub in the heart of Ryde, Eastwood is a diverse and well-educated community with a strong international character. Over half of its residents were born overseas, and nearly 70% use a language other than English at home, reflecting a significant Chinese and East Asian presence. The area is remarkably walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, schools, and public transport. This blend of high academic achievement and cultural variety makes it a distinctive residential and commercial centre in Greater Sydney.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population is around the middle for its level with a typical age of 39. It is a predominantly married community, though the proportion of people in de facto relationships is well below the national figure.
Eastwood is a major gateway for migration, with 58.8% of people born overseas—far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 48.8% of residents.
Language diversity is very high here, as 66.2% of residents use another language at home, far above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are common, and 17.1% of people speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community identify as having no religion, at 45.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the state figure.
Household incomes are generally high, with 27.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. The typical weekly household income is $1,945, which is a little above the national figure.
Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with only 19.1% having a long-term condition—well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Community participation is lower than in many other areas, with only 12.7% of people volunteering, which is a little below the national average.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.3% of the population. Those who identify as First Nations have a Year 12 completion rate of 57.9%, far above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children are common, making up 63% of households.
Renters are very common here, with 38.7% of households renting—well above the national average. The area has fewer detached houses than most, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level.
The area is built for transit, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is very common, with 42.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average.
The community is quite mobile, as 44% of people moved in the last five years. This is bolstered by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 15.1%.
About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Professionals make up the largest group of workers, at 36.1%.
Eastwood is very walkable, with a score of 7.8, well above the state average. Almost every home has a 15-minute-city walkshed, with easy access to health services, parks, and groceries.