Eglinton
Eglinton's standout feature is its unusually young, fast-expanding profile: the median age is 29, which is 11 years below the national figure, while the annual growth trend is 5.6%. The suburb has 3,705 residents, 99.3% separate houses and a household income percentile of 75.7, creating a strongly mortgage-led market. Overseas-born residents account for 42.9% of the population, 21.3 percentage points above the national comparison. Couples with children represent 52.4% of families, helping explain the demand for larger homes. Compared with established neighbours such as Alkimos and Yanchep, Eglinton has a newer, more expansion-oriented character and a high share of households still building equity.
Population
3,705
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,024/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
A purchase decision needs current comparable sales because no median house price is available for Eglinton. The recorded mortgage figure is $1,950 per month, compared with weekly rent of $350, while 70.9% of households are paying a mortgage and only 7.3% own outright. Because 99.3% of dwellings are separate houses, buyers will find a strongly detached housing market rather than a broad apartment mix. Larger properties are common: 59.0% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 40.2% with 3 bedrooms. Mortgage payments equal 22.3% of household income, below the 17.3% rent-to-income figure only on a different payment basis, so buyers should assess borrowing capacity and recent sales carefully.
For Buyers
A purchase decision needs current comparable sales because no median house price is available for Eglinton. The recorded mortgage figure is $1,950 per month, compared with weekly rent of $350, while 70.9% of households are paying a mortgage and only 7.3% own outright. Because 99.3% of dwellings are separate houses, buyers will find a strongly detached housing market rather than a broad apartment mix. Larger properties are common: 59.0% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 40.2% with 3 bedrooms. Mortgage payments equal 22.3% of household income, below the 17.3% rent-to-income figure only on a different payment basis, so buyers should assess borrowing capacity and recent sales carefully.
For Investors
For investors, Eglinton combines a 21.5% renting share with weekly rent of $350 and a vacancy rate of 6.9%. Renting is lower than mortgage occupancy at 70.9%, indicating a predominantly owner-occupier market, but the rental base is still meaningful because the suburb is attracting internal migrants. The forecast annual growth rate is 5.6%, with internal migration identified as the primary driver. No development activity was recorded in the past 12 months, which may limit immediate new supply, although established pipelines can change. Rent growth of 94.4% and worsening affordability, moving from 25.7% in 2011 to 35.6% in 2021, point to stronger pricing pressure than in a stable market. Investors should weigh vacancy risk against future household formation.
Schools in Eglinton
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EGLINTON BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Eglinton has a young and internationally connected population, with a median age of 29, 11 years below the national comparison. Overseas-born residents make up 42.9%, 21.3 percentage points above the national figure, while university participation is 20.9%, 9.2 points below national levels. This mix aligns with the suburb's expanding employment base and practical, family-oriented housing. Average household size is 2.9 people, 0.4 above the national comparison, and couples with children account for 52.4% of families. English is the leading ancestry response at 1,756 people, followed by Other at 487, Scottish at 390 and Irish at 336. No religion is recorded for 1,934 residents, compared with 1,371 identifying with Christianity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.3%
Houses
0.7%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Eglinton's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached, with separate houses accounting for 99.3% of dwellings and semi-detached homes just 0.7%. Compared with higher-density precincts, this structure gives buyers more emphasis on land, family space and mortgage commitments than on apartment amenity. The tenure mix is strongly mortgage-led: 70.9% of households are paying a mortgage, versus 7.3% owning outright and 21.5% renting. Larger homes dominate, with 59.0% containing 4 or more bedrooms compared with 40.2% containing 3 bedrooms. Mortgage costs represent 22.3% of household income, higher than the 17.3% rent-to-income figure, although the two measures apply to different housing groups. The absence of a current median price means recent comparable sales are especially important.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,004
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.9%
Unoccupied
91
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.4%
Couples with children
29.2%
Couples, no children
17.5%
Single parent
1,050
Total families
Economy & Employment
Eglinton's economy is led by Healthcare at 21.6% of local employment, followed by Construction at 11.7%, Mining at 10.3%, Education at 10.0% and Retail at 7.5%. Healthcare is more than twice the share of Retail, giving the suburb a service-heavy base alongside construction and resource-sector links. Occupations are headed by Trades with 347 workers, Community and Personal services with 306, Professionals with 284, Clerical and Administration with 253, and Managers with 176. Labour-force participation is 74.6%, full-time employment is 63.4% and unemployment is 5.3%. Household income sits at the 75.7 percentile, above the national midpoint. SEIFA results are mixed: IEO is decile 5, while IER is decile 8, IRSD is decile 7 and IRSAD is decile 6, indicating stronger economic resources than the education and occupation result alone would suggest.
Unemployment
5.3%
Labour Force
1,990
Unemployed
105
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
28.2%
Participation
74.6%
Employed
1,885
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.9%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
42.9%
Dwellings
1,234
Transport to Work
Day-to-day access in Eglinton is strongly car dependent: 81.7% of workers drive, compared with 5.5% using public transport, 0.7% walking or cycling and 7.1% working from home. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, households should expect to plan more trips around private vehicles. One government primary school, Eglinton Beach Primary School, serves the local area; families should confirm enrolment zones and secondary options against the exact address. The suburb has a density of 240.4 people per square kilometre and an average household size of 2.9, supporting a relatively spacious suburban pattern. Its IRSAD score is in decile 6, above the midpoint, but no suburb-level crime rate is available, so current police statistics and street-level checks are important when assessing safety.
Drive
81.7%
Public Transport
5.5%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
7.1%
Population Forecast
+5.6%/yr
(+1,259 people/yr)
High GrowthEglinton is tracking as a high-growth suburb, with an annual forecast trend of 5.6%, higher than a flat or mature-suburb trajectory. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, while the demographic trajectory is labelled Rejuvenating. The young share has increased by 11.3 percentage points and the senior share has fallen by 10.0 points, supporting continued demand from younger households. Across the wider area, population change over 10 years is recorded at 19,762.9%, a far higher rate than a settled market. Rent growth has reached 94.4%, while affordability worsened from 25.7% in 2011 to 35.6% in 2021. The gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so growth is being driven more by expansion and migration than by a mature renewal cycle.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+296
Net Internal / yr
+1,423
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 households seeking newer detached housing, family space and strong growth, with 99.3% of dwellings being separate houses and 52.4% of families including children. Its median age of 29 is 11 years below national levels. Car dependence is high at 81.7%, so transport preferences should be considered.
What is the median house price in Eglinton?
No current median house price is available for Eglinton. The suburb is 99.3% separate houses, with a recorded mortgage figure of $1,950 per month and weekly rent of $350. Buyers should compare recent sales for similar 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes before setting a budget.
What schools are in Eglinton?
Eglinton Beach Primary School is a government primary school serving the suburb. Eglinton has 3,705 residents, and families should confirm the exact enrolment zone, year-level availability and secondary-school pathway for each address before signing a contract.
Is Eglinton safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available for Eglinton, so a definitive safety rating would overstate what can be confirmed. Check recent police statistics and inspect the immediate street environment. The need-assistance rate is 2.7%, but that figure is not a crime measure and should not be used as a safety score.
Is Eglinton good for property investment?
Eglinton has investment positives including a 5.6% annual growth trend, internal migration as the primary driver and weekly rent of $350. Risks include a 6.9% vacancy rate, worsening affordability from 25.7% to 35.6% and no recorded development activity in the past 12 months. Returns should be tested against current sales and costs.
How is Eglinton's population changing?
Eglinton is in a high-growth, rejuvenating phase. The annual trend is 5.6%, internal migration is the primary driver and the young share has increased by 11.3 percentage points. Across the wider area, population change over 10 years is recorded at 19,762.9%, while the current suburb population is 3,705.
What languages are spoken in Eglinton?
English-linked ancestry is prominent, while Afrikaans is recorded for 35 residents and Portuguese for 16. Overseas-born residents make up 42.9% of Eglinton's population, which is 21.3 percentage points above the national comparison. Buyers needing specific language services should check providers near their intended address.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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