Eastwood
Eastwood's standout marker is its 61.0% overseas-born population, 39.4 percentage points above the national share, matched by a 61.5% university-qualified adult base. Around 18,695 residents live at 3,599.1 people per sq km, so the suburb feels denser than many detached-house pockets. Compared with nearby Epping and Denistone, its $2,100,000 house median and 53.0% separate-house stock point to premium family demand anchored by commuting links, schools and Asian retail depth.
Population
18,695
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,945/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
242
Median House
$2.7M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
For homebuyers, Eastwood is expensive but not uniformly mansion-market: $2,100,000 median house prices sit 4.4% below the 2024 peak, while 53.0% separate houses are balanced by 28.3% apartments and 18.0% semi-detached homes. The 35.2% share of 4-plus-bedroom dwellings suits families, but mortgage costs absorb 32.4% of income, higher than the usual stress line. Buyers need income depth despite household income ranking in the 73.1st percentile, because scarcity near schools and transport keeps competition firm.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Eastwood is expensive but not uniformly mansion-market: $2,100,000 median house prices sit 4.4% below the 2024 peak, while 53.0% separate houses are balanced by 28.3% apartments and 18.0% semi-detached homes. The 35.2% share of 4-plus-bedroom dwellings suits families, but mortgage costs absorb 32.4% of income, higher than the usual stress line. Buyers need income depth despite household income ranking in the 73.1st percentile, because scarcity near schools and transport keeps competition firm.
For Investors
Investors get tenant depth but must price vacancy risk. Renters make up 39.8% of households, higher than owned-outright 31.2% and mortgaged 29.0%, while median rent is $450 a week. A 7.6% vacancy rate softens near-term leverage because tenants have more choice than in a tight market. Development activity is active at 219 applications in 12 months, and forecast overseas migration of +656 people a year helps offset the -432 internal outflow.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,301
Last 12 Months
242
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Eastwood iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kent Road Public School
K-6 · 1007 students
Denistone East Public School
K-6 · 790 students
Eastwood Heights Public School
K-6 · 416 students
Marist College Eastwood
7-12 · 976 students
Epping Boys High School
7-12 · 1493 students
Demographics
Eastwood is younger than the national median by 1.0 year, with a median age of 39, but its forecast trajectory is aging as senior share has risen 3.5 points. The overseas-born share is 61.0%, 39.4 points above national, and university attainment is 61.5%, 31.4 points above national. Chinese ancestry at 9,129 people is the largest marker, followed by English 2,166 and Korean 1,650, so Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean services shape daily retail demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
53.0%
Houses
18.0%
Townhouse
28.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is still premium even after a modest reset: the latest price series shows $2,050,000 in 2025, 4.4% below the $2,145,000 2024 peak and troughing at the latest point. Ownership is mixed, with 31.2% owned outright, 29.0% mortgaged and 39.8% renting, so Eastwood is less owner-dominated than many family suburbs. Dwelling size supports multigenerational demand because 35.2% have 4 or more bedrooms, while 27.9% are 2-bedroom stock and 28.3% are apartments.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,730
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $450.
$730
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $990 · units $673
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$760
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
538
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.4% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.3%
Couples, no children
15,089
Total families
Economy & Employment
Eastwood's economy leans higher-skill than average because Professionals number 3,059, ahead of Managers 1,193 and Clerical/Admin 1,115. Healthcare employs 1,035 workers or 15.8%, followed by Professional/Tech at 958 or 14.6%, Education 632, Finance 604 and Retail 473. SEIFA is split: education and occupation sit in decile 9 and IRSAD in decile 9, but economic resources and disadvantage both rank decile 6, reflecting 39.8% renting and 6,089 people not in the labour force.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
11,653
Unemployed
466
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
29.3%
Participation
50.7%
Employed
7,470
Occupations
Top Industries
University
61.5%
Postgraduate
22.0%
Born Overseas
61.0%
Dwellings
6,489
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for school-focused families and station-based commuters. Seven schools span ICSEA 1108 to 1133, with Kent Road Public at 1133, Denistone East Public at 1127 and Marist College Eastwood at 1119 showing a strong Government and Catholic mix. Commuting is still car-heavy, with 74.0% driving vs 12.8% using public transport and 6.8% walking or cycling, so proximity to shops and transport matters. IRSAD decile 9 supports higher amenity than lower-ranked suburbs.
Drive
74.0%
Public Transport
12.8%
Walk / Cycle
6.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.91%/yr
(+185 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive: the forecast trend is +0.91% a year, about +185 people annually, taking the medium path from 20,392 in 2026 to 21,318 in 2031. Migration explains the pattern because overseas inflow averages +656 people a year while internal movement is -432, leaving renewal dependent on new arrivals. The separate gentrification score is 16, labelled Not gentrifying, compared with shift signals of an aging trajectory and a 3.5 point lift in senior share.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+656
Net Internal / yr
-432
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -432/yr, Strong overseas inflow +656/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eastwood compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastwood a good suburb to live in?
Yes for households wanting schools, Asian retail and established housing, if the budget fits. Eastwood has 18,695 residents, 7 local schools and an IRSAD decile of 9, but the $2,100,000 median house price means affordability is the main trade-off.
What is the median house price in Eastwood?
Eastwood's median house price is $2,100,000. The latest price series also shows $2,050,000 in 2025, which is 4.4% below the $2,145,000 peak recorded in 2024, pointing to a modest pullback rather than a deep reset.
What schools are in Eastwood?
Eastwood has 7 schools: Kent Road Public, Denistone East Public, Eastwood Heights Public, Marist College Eastwood, Epping Boys High, St Kevin's Catholic Primary and Eastwood Public. ICSEA scores run from 1108 to 1133.
Is Eastwood safe?
Safety varies by street, especially around retail and transport nodes. With 18,695 residents and 7 schools, Eastwood has busy family and commuter areas, so inspect after dark and compare streets before committing.
Is Eastwood good for property investment?
It can suit investors who value tenant depth, because 39.8% of households rent and median rent is $450 a week. The caution is a 7.6% vacancy rate, so yield expectations need to be tested against local competition.
How is Eastwood's population changing?
Eastwood is forecast to grow at +0.91% a year, or about +185 people annually. The medium path rises from 20,392 people in 2026 to 21,318 in 2031, driven mainly by +656 overseas migration per year.
What languages are spoken in Eastwood?
Mandarin is the largest listed language group with 2,505 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 1,297 and Korean at 758. This reflects Eastwood's 61.0% overseas-born population and strong Chinese and Korean ancestry base.
Is there much development in Eastwood?
Yes. Eastwood recorded 219 development applications in 12 months, including secondary dwelling, dual occupancy and food premises changes. That level of activity matters because it can gradually add density around established streets.
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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