Engadine
Engadine stands out for ownership depth and family housing rather than rapid churn. Its 17,736 residents live in a suburb where 79.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 38.3% are owned outright and 48.0% carry a mortgage. Household income sits at the 88.1 percentile, while the overseas-born share is 13.4%, which is 8.2 percentage points below the national benchmark. Compared with more urban Sutherland and bush-adjacent Heathcote, Engadine reads as a high-income, detached-home market with slower 0.22% annual growth because most housing is already established.
Population
17,736
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,303/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
138
Median House
$1.3M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers are paying for space and stability. The median house price is $1,319,000, with the latest price point at $1,400,000 in 2025, above $1,260,000 in 2024. Separate houses make up 79.4% of stock, and larger homes dominate because 43.2% have 3 bedrooms and 41.9% have 4 or more. Mortgage pressure is moderate relative to income at 26.1%, while household income is in the 88.1 percentile, so the market suits buyers who can absorb a higher entry price in return for family-scale housing.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are paying for space and stability. The median house price is $1,319,000, with the latest price point at $1,400,000 in 2025, above $1,260,000 in 2024. Separate houses make up 79.4% of stock, and larger homes dominate because 43.2% have 3 bedrooms and 41.9% have 4 or more. Mortgage pressure is moderate relative to income at 26.1%, while household income is in the 88.1 percentile, so the market suits buyers who can absorb a higher entry price in return for family-scale housing.
For Investors
Engadine is a low-rental-share market rather than a high-turnover investor suburb. Renters account for 13.7% of households compared with 38.3% owned outright and 48.0% mortgaged, so tenant demand is narrower but likely family-oriented. Median rent is $500 per week and the vacancy rate is 3.8%, which gives tenants more choice than in very tight markets. The 122 development applications over 12 months matter because new dual occupancy and alteration activity can refresh supply without changing the suburb's detached-home base quickly.
Development Activity
Total DAs
731
Last 12 Months
138
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Engadine iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School
K-12 · 42 students
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 772 students
Yarrawarrah Public School
K-6 · 249 students
St John Bosco College
7-12 · 986 students
Marton Public School
K-6 · 318 students
Demographics
Engadine's population profile is locally rooted and family-weighted. Median age is 39, which is 1.0 year below the national benchmark, while average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above national. University attainment is 30.7%, just 0.6 percentage points above national, but overseas-born residents are only 13.4%, 8.2 points below national. English ancestry is the largest group at 7,625 people, followed by Irish at 2,367 and Scottish at 1,864, which helps explain the suburb's Anglo-leaning identity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.4%
Houses
7.7%
Townhouse
12.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is the core of Engadine's identity. Prices rose from $1,260,000 in 2024 to $1,400,000 in 2025, an 11.1% lift over 1 year, and the latest price is also the peak, with a 0.0% fall from peak to latest. The housing mix is heavily detached, with 79.4% separate houses compared with 12.7% apartments and 7.7% semi-detached homes. Ownership is entrenched because 38.3% own outright and 48.0% are mortgaged, while renting is only 13.7%, supporting price stability but limiting rental liquidity.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$946
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
238
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.0%
Couples, no children
15,805
Total families
Economy & Employment
Engadine's workforce is service-led and relatively secure. Healthcare employs 992 people or 15.7%, education 873 or 13.8%, construction 820 or 13.0%, public admin 604 or 9.5%, and professional or tech 565 or 8.9%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 2,044, ahead of clerical/admin at 1,424 and managers at 1,199. Unemployment is 3.0% and full-time work is 64.2%, while SEIFA results rank well above average: IEO decile 7, IER decile 10, IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 8.
Unemployment
2.5%
Labour Force
10,025
Unemployed
248
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
32.8%
Participation
58.5%
Employed
7,833
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.7%
Postgraduate
7.1%
Born Overseas
13.4%
Dwellings
6,015
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households that value schools, cars and established streets. There are 8 local schools, with ICSEA scores ranging from 1051 to 1108, above the national average benchmark of 1000. Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School leads at 1108, while St John Bosco Catholic Primary reaches 1094 with 772 enrolments and St John Bosco College has 986 enrolments at 1081. Daily movement is car-based because 88.3% drive, only 3.9% use public transport and 2.7% walk or cycle. IRSAD decile 8 adds an above-average advantage signal.
Drive
88.3%
Public Transport
3.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.22%/yr
(+40 people/yr)
EstablishedEngadine is forecast to grow slowly because it is already built out and aging. The trend projection is 0.22% a year, or about 40 additional residents annually, compared with the recent lift from 17,532 in 2023 to 17,844 in 2025. Migration is mixed: overseas migration is the primary driver at +71 people a year, while internal migration averages -46 a year. The medium projection reaches 17,944 by 2031. The aging trajectory is clear, with seniors up 4.7 points and working-age share down 4.9 points, while gentrification is scored 0 and labelled Not gentrifying.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+71
Net Internal / yr
-46
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Engadine compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Engadine a good suburb to live in?
Engadine suits families and established owner-occupiers, with 79.4% separate houses, 8 local schools and household income at the 88.1 percentile. It is more car-dependent than inner suburbs, with 88.3% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Engadine?
The median house price in Engadine is $1,319,000. Recent price points show $1,260,000 in 2024 and $1,400,000 in 2025, an 11.1% rise over 1 year with the latest figure matching the peak.
What schools are in Engadine?
Engadine has 8 schools across government, Catholic and independent sectors. ICSEA scores range from 1051 to 1108, with St John Bosco Catholic Primary enrolling 772 students and Engadine High School enrolling 1,063.
Is Engadine safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available, so buyers should check current NSW crime maps and street-level factors. The suburb has 17,736 residents, 8 schools and 88.3% car commuting, making local traffic patterns worth reviewing.
Is Engadine good for property investment?
Engadine is more of a stable family-house market than a high-rental market. Renters make up 13.7% of households, median rent is $500 per week and vacancy is 3.8%, while 122 development applications indicate ongoing renewal.
How is Engadine's population changing?
Population growth is slow. The trend forecast is 0.22% a year, or about 40 people annually, reaching 17,944 by 2031 under the medium path. Overseas migration adds 71 a year, while internal migration averages -46.
Is there much development in Engadine?
Yes, activity is notable for an established suburb, with 122 development applications over 12 months. Examples include alterations, an indoor recreation facility and a 2-dwelling attached dual occupancy, pointing to gradual renewal rather than wholesale change.
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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