Eastgardens
At 7,605 residents per square kilometre, Eastgardens is one of Sydney's most compressed suburbs, yet 60.4% of its 4,086 residents rent rather than own, a figure well above the national average. The median age of 31 is nine years below the national figure, pointing to a young, transient population that cycles through frequently: only 44.4% of residents were living at the same address five years earlier. Household income sits in the 84.5th percentile nationally, and 59.1% of residents were born overseas, which is 37.5 percentage points above national, making the suburb one of Sydney's most internationally sourced communities. The apartment stock at 82.5% dominates almost entirely, and the 14.8% vacancy rate indicates real availability pressure in that rental segment.
Population
4,086
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,232/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
55
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1,105,000 reflects the 2024-2025 PSI-derived estimate for a suburb that is 82.5% apartments and only 15.4% separate houses. Prices rose from $1,097,000 in 2024 to $1,150,000 in 2025, a 4.8% move over one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,760, which puts the mortgage-to-income ratio at 28.6%, below the 30% stress threshold despite Sydney-level prices, because incomes in the suburb are comparatively high at the 84.5th percentile nationally. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 44.7% of stock, making them the typical purchase unit, while four-plus bedroom homes are only 9.3%. Buyers seeking a freestanding house will find very limited supply at 15.4% of total dwellings, meaning competition for that stock pushes detached prices well above the overall median.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,105,000 reflects the 2024-2025 PSI-derived estimate for a suburb that is 82.5% apartments and only 15.4% separate houses. Prices rose from $1,097,000 in 2024 to $1,150,000 in 2025, a 4.8% move over one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,760, which puts the mortgage-to-income ratio at 28.6%, below the 30% stress threshold despite Sydney-level prices, because incomes in the suburb are comparatively high at the 84.5th percentile nationally. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 44.7% of stock, making them the typical purchase unit, while four-plus bedroom homes are only 9.3%. Buyers seeking a freestanding house will find very limited supply at 15.4% of total dwellings, meaning competition for that stock pushes detached prices well above the overall median.
For Investors
A 60.4% renter share, the highest tenure category in the suburb, gives landlords a strong and deep tenant pool. Weekly rent of $650 against a median of $1,105,000 implies a gross yield around 3.1%, modest but realistic for inner-Sydney apartments. The 14.8% vacancy rate is elevated compared to the broader Sydney market and signals competition between landlords for tenants, particularly in the dominant two-bedroom segment at 44.7%. Development activity is active at 51 applications in the past 12 months, mostly alterations to existing residential flat buildings, suggesting the stock is being maintained rather than massively expanded. The 55.6% turnover rate, meaning over half of residents moved in within five years, supports consistent re-letting cycles. Investor risk sits in that vacancy rate, which is above the 10% threshold where landlord competition starts to compress net returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
306
Last 12 Months
55
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-35.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 31 is nine years below the national figure, placing the suburb in the youngest tier for Sydney's inner-south market. The overseas-born share of 59.1% runs 37.5 percentage points above national and reflects a distinctly migrant-shaped community. Chinese ancestry leads at 975 residents, ahead of English (648) and Irish (492), and Mandarin is the top non-English language with 286 speakers, followed by Portuguese (97) and Cantonese (82). University qualifications reach 52.7%, which is 22.6 percentage points above the national figure, consistent with the young professional and student base drawn to the area. Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national figure. Couples with children (1,260 families) outnumber couples without children (970), though the compact apartment stock constrains that family profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
15.4%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
82.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is dominated by apartments at 82.5%, with only 15.4% separate houses and 2.2% semi-detached, making this one of the most apartment-concentrated suburbs in south Sydney. Two-bedroom dwellings make up 44.7% of all homes, three-bedroom 27.2%, and studios or one-bedrooms 18.8%. Tenure is strongly renter-oriented: 60.4% rent, 24.5% carry a mortgage, and only 15.1% own outright, a pattern consistent with the young median age of 31 and high overseas-born share. The median house price moved from $1,097,000 in 2024 to $1,150,000 in 2025, a 4.8% annual gain. Rent-to-income at 29.1% sits just below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters in this suburb are at the edge of affordability relative to their incomes, even though household incomes rank in the 84.5th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,760
Rent / wk
$650
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,113
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
14.8%
Unoccupied
274
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.9%
Couples, no children
2,948
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the industry mix at 13.3% of employed residents (221 workers), followed closely by Construction at 12.7% (211) and Professional/Technical services at 11.8% (195). Education accounts for 11.2% (186) and Public Administration 7.9% (130), giving the suburb an employment spread across service sectors rather than a single dominant industry. By occupation, Professionals are the top group at 632 workers, ahead of Managers (300) and Clerical/Administrative (264). The full-time employment rate is 68.9% among employed residents, but the participation rate of 58.1% is below average, partly because the large student and recent-migrant population depresses labour force engagement. Unemployment runs at 6.5%, notably higher than the national average, which aligns with the high overseas-born share and the young age profile where career establishment is still underway.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.9%
Part-time
24.6%
Participation
58.1%
Employed
1,882
Occupations
Top Industries
University
52.7%
Postgraduate
17.5%
Born Overseas
59.1%
Dwellings
1,563
Transport to Work
Transport use leans toward cars: 74.2% of residents drive to work, higher than inner-Sydney averages, while 10.3% use public transport and 7.7% walk or cycle. The suburb sits within 0.54 square kilometres, making walkable daily errands feasible for many residents despite the car-dominant commute pattern. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on nearby institutions in adjacent suburbs. Crime statistics are not available for Eastgardens in this dataset, making direct safety comparisons difficult. However, the 2.4% rate of residents needing daily assistance (92 people) is below levels associated with high-disadvantage areas, and the 52.7% university qualification rate, which is 22.6 percentage points above national, is broadly consistent with a well-resourced resident base. Rent-to-income at 29.1% keeps renters close to but below the 30% stress threshold.
Drive
74.2%
Public Transport
10.3%
Walk / Cycle
7.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eastgardens compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastgardens a good suburb to live in?
Eastgardens suits young renters and professionals well. Household income sits in the 84.5th percentile nationally, the university qualification rate of 52.7% is 22.6 percentage points above national, and 60.4% of residents rent in a suburb that is 82.5% apartments. The main trade-offs are a 14.8% vacancy rate in the rental market and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Eastgardens?
The median house price is $1,105,000 based on PSI-derived data for 2024-2025. Prices moved from $1,097,000 in 2024 to $1,150,000 in 2025, a 4.8% annual rise. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,760, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.6%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Eastgardens?
No schools are recorded inside the Eastgardens suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb covers only 0.54 square kilometres, so families typically access schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local university qualification rate of 52.7% is 22.6 percentage points above national, reflecting an educated resident base.
Is Eastgardens safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Eastgardens in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 2.4% of the 4,086 residents (92 people) need daily assistance, and household incomes rank in the 84.5th percentile nationally, both consistent with a relatively low-disadvantage setting.
Is Eastgardens good for property investment?
The 60.4% renter share provides a deep tenant pool, and weekly rent of $650 implies a gross yield around 3.1% against the $1,105,000 median. The 14.8% vacancy rate is the key risk, suggesting landlord competition in the apartment-dominant stock. Prices rose 4.8% from 2024 to 2025, and the 55.6% turnover rate supports consistent re-letting cycles.
How is Eastgardens's population changing?
Detailed population forecasts are not available for Eastgardens, but the suburb's 55.6% resident turnover rate means only 44.4% of people were at the same address five years prior. The young median age of 31, nine years below national, and a 59.1% overseas-born share, 37.5 points above national, point to ongoing demand from migration and young professionals.
What languages are spoken in Eastgardens?
59.1% of residents were born overseas, which is 37.5 percentage points above the national figure. Mandarin is the leading non-English language with 286 speakers, followed by Portuguese (97) and Cantonese (82). Chinese ancestry leads all ancestry groups at 975 residents, making it the single largest ancestry group in the suburb.
How much development is happening in Eastgardens?
There were 51 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Most involve alterations or additions to existing residential flat buildings rather than new dwellings, consistent with the suburb's 82.5% apartment stock that is being maintained and upgraded. The compact 0.54 square kilometre footprint limits the scope for greenfield development.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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