Eglinton
At 63.47 square kilometres with only 3,012 residents, Eglinton sits at 47.5 people per km2, a density that signals genuine rural-fringe character rather than outer-suburban sprawl. The standout number is bedroom size: 61.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above what most metropolitan markets can offer at a $700,000 median. Household income lands in the 77th percentile nationally, which places Eglinton solidly above average despite its low-density footprint. The median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure, pointing to a suburb attracting families rather than retirees, a pattern reinforced by the average household size of 2.9, which is 0.4 above the national average.
Population
3,012
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,054/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
47
Median House
$700K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $700,000 sits in the mid-range for Greater Bathurst, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers can service the debt comfortably relative to local incomes. Prices rose from $687,500 in 2024 to $705,000 in 2025, a 2.5% annual gain, suggesting steady rather than speculative appreciation. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.2%, with apartments accounting for just 0.3%, so buyers get genuine detached housing rather than a mixed-format market. With 61.8% of dwellings offering 4 or more bedrooms, the suburb caters specifically to larger families, and 47.7% of residents are currently paying off a mortgage, indicating a normal churn of new buyers rather than a locked-up ownership base.
For Buyers
The median house price of $700,000 sits in the mid-range for Greater Bathurst, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers can service the debt comfortably relative to local incomes. Prices rose from $687,500 in 2024 to $705,000 in 2025, a 2.5% annual gain, suggesting steady rather than speculative appreciation. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.2%, with apartments accounting for just 0.3%, so buyers get genuine detached housing rather than a mixed-format market. With 61.8% of dwellings offering 4 or more bedrooms, the suburb caters specifically to larger families, and 47.7% of residents are currently paying off a mortgage, indicating a normal churn of new buyers rather than a locked-up ownership base.
For Investors
A vacancy rate of 3.9% is above the typical 2-3% equilibrium benchmark, suggesting the rental market is softer than ideal for investors. Weekly rent of $415 against a $700,000 median implies a gross yield near 3%, which is modest but not unusual for a regional NSW suburb with this income profile. The development pipeline of 43 applications in the past 12 months is active for a suburb of 3,012 people, with new dwellings and alterations both appearing, indicating ongoing owner-occupier demand that can support medium-term price stability. Renting households account for just 21%, lower than the national average, which limits the tenant pool but also confirms the suburb's owner-occupier character. Income at the 77th percentile nationally means most residents can comfortably carry housing costs, a positive demand signal.
Development Activity
Total DAs
225
Last 12 Months
47
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+14.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Eglinton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Eglinton Public School
K-6 · 406 students
Demographics
The median age of 34 sits 6 years below the national figure, making Eglinton one of the younger communities in the Bathurst region. Households average 2.9 people, which is 0.4 above the national average, consistent with the family-oriented profile visible in the bedroom mix. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English (1,344 residents), Irish (373) and Scottish (333) are the three leading ancestries. The overseas-born share of 7.7% is 13.9 percentage points below the national figure, pointing to a locally-rooted population with limited recent international migration. University qualifications reach 25.2% of residents, which is 4.9 points below the national figure, while 15.4% of residents volunteer, above what many comparable suburbs record. Couples with children make up the dominant household type at 1,353 families out of 2,644 total family units.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
1.5%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Eglinton is as detached-house-dominant as a suburb gets: 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses, with apartments at just 0.3% and semi-detached at 1.5%. The bedroom distribution reinforces the family-scale character, with 61.8% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and 35.9% having 3 bedrooms. Tenure splits with 47.7% carrying mortgages, 31.4% owning outright, and 21.0% renting, a ratio that favours owner-occupiers strongly compared to national averages. The monthly mortgage repayment of $1,805 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, comfortably below stress territory, while rent-to-income at 20.2% is similarly manageable. Price growth from $687,500 in 2024 to $705,000 in 2025 represents a 2.5% annual gain over the measured period.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,805
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$941
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
42
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.8%
Couples, no children
2,644
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 18.8% of workers (194 people), followed by Public Administration at 14.9% (154) and Education at 14.3% (148), three sectors anchored in government funding that provide stability across economic cycles. Construction adds 9.5% and Manufacturing 8.2%. The unemployment rate of 3.1% is low compared to broader national averages, and the full-time employment rate of 68.4% is strong, with 1,000 of the 1,463 employed residents working full-time. By occupation, Professionals lead at 270 workers and Community and Personal Service at 255. Household income sits in the 77th percentile nationally, above the majority of Australian suburbs, reflecting a workforce concentrated in service and public sector roles rather than high-paying knowledge industries.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.4%
Part-time
28.5%
Participation
67.1%
Employed
1,463
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.2%
Postgraduate
4.7%
Born Overseas
7.7%
Dwellings
1,018
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 90.7% of residents drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport, compared to much higher transit use in metropolitan areas. This reflects Eglinton's location on the Bathurst fringe where road access to employment centres is the practical norm. The housing stress picture is positive, with mortgage-to-income at 20.3% and rent-to-income at 20.2%, both well below the 30% threshold used as a stress indicator. Only 5.2% of residents (152 people) need assistance with daily activities, lower than what aging-skewed suburbs typically record. No crime rate data is available for this suburb, and no schools are recorded within the boundaries in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring areas. The volunteering rate of 15.4% points to active community engagement, above average for comparable regional suburbs.
Drive
90.7%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eglinton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eglinton a good suburb to live in?
Eglinton suits families seeking large detached homes at a manageable cost. The median house price of $700,000 with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3% keeps repayments well below the 30% stress threshold. The median age of 34 is 6 years below national, and 61.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting a family-oriented character. The main trade-off is near-total car dependence, with only 0.7% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Eglinton?
The median house price is $700,000, based on PSI-derived data. Prices moved from $687,500 in 2024 to $705,000 in 2025, a 2.5% annual gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,805 and weekly rent averages $415, giving a rent-to-income ratio of 20.2%.
What schools are in Eglinton?
No schools are recorded inside the Eglinton boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs and Bathurst. The local population includes 25.2% with university qualifications, and healthcare and education are among the top 3 employer industries at 14.3% of local workers.
Is Eglinton safe?
Specific crime rate data is not available for Eglinton in this dataset. As indirect indicators, only 5.2% of the 3,012 residents need daily assistance, the unemployment rate is low at 3.1%, and household income sits in the 77th percentile nationally, all characteristics generally associated with lower social disadvantage.
Is Eglinton good for property investment?
The investment profile is mixed. Weekly rent of $415 against a $700,000 median gives a gross yield near 3%, which is modest. The vacancy rate of 3.9% is above the 2-3% equilibrium, indicating a softer rental market. Positives include 43 development applications in 12 months, stable price growth of 2.5% annually, and a household income in the 77th percentile nationally, which supports owner-occupier demand.
How is Eglinton's population changing?
Eglinton has 3,012 residents across 63.47 km2. The turnover rate of 24.2% shows roughly 1 in 4 residents have moved in recently, while 75.8% are long-stay. The median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure, and average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, pointing to family-driven growth rather than aging-in-place dynamics.
How much development is happening in Eglinton?
There were 43 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, a meaningful volume for a suburb of 3,012 people. Applications include new residential structures and dwelling alterations. The active pipeline is consistent with a suburb where 47.7% of residents are currently paying off mortgages, indicating ongoing owner-occupier investment in the housing stock.
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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