# Erskineville

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sydney › 2043, NSW

Area: 1 km²

Weekly household incomes here are far above the national figure, making Erskineville one of the most affluent areas of its kind. It is a young, highly educated community where over half the residents are aged between 25 and 44. The neighborhood is dominated by high-earning professionals who often work from home and live in apartments. This creates a fast-paced, urban atmosphere where very few people own their own homes or have children.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 34. It is also a place where people are far more likely to be in a de facto relationship than in other similar areas, while seniors make up only 5.5% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 9,657 | +41.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.4% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 5.5% | +27.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 10.9% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 32.8% | +21.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 55.2%, Older adults (45–64) 21.2%, Children (0–14) 10.9%, Youth (15–24) 7.2%, Seniors (65+) 5.5%

**Marital status** — Never married 64.4%, Married 25.7%, Divorced 6.7%, Separated 1.8%, Widowed 1.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

International influence is strong here, with 37.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish and Chinese.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 37.5% | +15.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 59.2%, England 7.7%, China 3.5%, New Zealand 3.2%, India 1.1%, South Africa 1.0%, Philippines 0.9%, Vietnam 0.9%, Italy 0.5%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 34.8%, Australian 24.4%, Irish 14.6%, Scottish 10.2%, Chinese 9.6%, German 4.4%, Italian 4.0%, Indian 2.2%, Greek 1.7%, Dutch 1.7%, Filipino 1.5%, Vietnamese 1.4%

## Language

English is the main language for 76.6% of residents, though 19.7% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being lower than the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 19.7% | +14.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.6% | -22.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 76.6%, Mandarin 3.7%, Cantonese 1.7%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Greek 0.7%, Italian 0.6%, Hindi 0.4%, Arabic 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

A huge majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 67.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 67.1% | +48.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 67.1%, Christianity 22.2%, Not stated 5.3%, Buddhism 2.5%, Judaism 0.8%, Islam 0.8%, Hinduism 0.8%, Other religions 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

This is a highly qualified population, with 62.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the local workforce, where many people work in professional and technical roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 86.0% | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 62.4% | +28.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.90 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 65 | — |
| Average school size | 430 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,118 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 86.0%, Year 10 5.3%, Year 11 2.8%, Year 9 or below 2.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 46.5%, Postgraduate degree 22.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.2%, Certificate III / IV 7.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.8%, Certificate I / II 0.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 24.5%, Society & culture 18.5%, Creative arts 13.3%, Health 7.1%, Engineering & related 6.8%, Education 4.9%, Natural & physical sciences 4.7%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Information technology 4.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.2%

## Income

Earnings are exceptionally high, with 48% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,704 is far above the national figure of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,704 | +42.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,020 | +31.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,766 | +39.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 37.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 48.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 32.5%, $1,500–$2,999 29.9%, $3,000–$3,999 15.5%, $650–$1,499 10.6%, Under $650 6.9%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 39.2%, $650–$1,499 23.7%, $3,000 or more 16.6%, Under $650 16.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report good health, as the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas. However, 11% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 1.8% | +3.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.0%, Asthma 8.8%, Other condition 8.1%, Arthritis 3.9%, Cancer 1.7%, Diabetes 1.7%, Heart disease 1.5%, Lung condition 0.8%, Stroke 0.3%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.5%, One condition 18.9%, Two conditions 3.9%, Three or more 1.1%

## Community Participation

Local residents are much less likely to provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework compared to most areas. This is consistent with the low number of children in the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.8% | -21.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 7.4% | +10.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 17.1% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 14.0% | +32.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 137 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 31 and a high Year 12 completion rate of 66.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 137 | — |
| First Nations median age | 31 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 66.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,171 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,437 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 12.4% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are small, with a typical size of just 2 people. About 32.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | -4.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.4% | -22.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 32.6% | +6.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 51.8%, Couples with children 39.6%, One-parent families 7.4%, Other families 1.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 44.6%, 1 person 32.6%, 3 people 13.4%, 4 people 7.9%, 5 people 1.4%, 6 or more 0.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is very common, with 53.3% of households renting and very few people owning their home outright. Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, with detached houses making up only 3.2% of dwellings.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $620 | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,800 | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.10 | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 53.3% | +4.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 12.7% | +2.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 3.2% | -36.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 21.4% | -9.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 53.3%, Owned with a mortgage 32.5%, Owned outright 12.7%, Not stated 0.7%, Other tenure 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 61.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 34.5%, Separate house 3.2%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 50.6%, 1 bedroom 26.1%, 3 bedrooms 16.9%, 4 bedrooms 4.1%, Studio / none 1.1%, 5 or more 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 41.7%, $350–$549 24.2%, $750 or more 23.8%, Under $200 4.7%, $200–$349 3.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 44.0%, $1,800–$2,999 31.2%, $1,000–$1,799 13.3%, Under $1,000 6.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily geared toward working from home, which 64.2% of the workforce does. Many residents avoid owning a car, as 25.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 25.2% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 64.2% | +1602.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.9% | -86.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.76 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 891.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 10 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 9 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 79,372 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 497,612 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 31 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 64.2%, Car (driver) 12.7%, Train 4.3%, Walked 3.9%, Bicycle 1.4%, Car (passenger) 0.7%, Bus 0.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 59.5%, No vehicle 25.2%, 2 vehicles 13.2%, 3 vehicles 1.5%, 4 or more 0.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is highly mobile, with 63.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 19.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 63.8% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.8% | -12.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A huge 81.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Full-time employment is also very high at 75.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 81.6% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 75.6% | -3.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 21.3%, Finance & insurance 10.9%, Health care & social assistance 9.7%, Education & training 9.3%, Public administration & safety 6.9%, Retail trade 6.0%, Media & telecommunications 4.9%, Construction 4.2%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Arts & recreation 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.7%, Manufacturing 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Other services 2.2%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Mining 0.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 48.6%, Managers 21.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.5%, Technicians & trades 5.9%, Community & personal service 5.1%, Sales workers 4.8%, Labourers 1.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.1%

## Walkability

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 430 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.5% | — |

## Schools serving Erskineville

65 schools, 26,637 students, average ICSEA 1,118.

By sector: Government 41, Catholic 13, Independent 11

By type: Primary 38, Secondary 22, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Erskineville Public School | Government | Primary | 0.1 km | 334 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.3 km | 169 |
| Newtown Public School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 272 |
| Central Sydney Intensive English High School | Government | Secondary | 0.7 km | 142 |
| Newtown High School of Performing Arts | Government | Secondary | 0.8 km | 1,145 |
| Alexandria Park Community School | Government | Combined | 0.9 km | 1,313 |
| Camdenville Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 310 |
| Australia Street Infants School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 104 |
| Darlington Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 147 |
| Newtown North Public School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 221 |

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