Erindale
The median resident age of 48 sits 8 years above the national figure, and 52.3% of homes are owned outright, well above average, reflecting a long-settled, high-wealth base rather than a market driven by new buyers. University qualifications reach 57.5%, which is 27.4 percentage points higher than the national rate, and Professionals make up the largest occupation group at 246 workers.
Local council: Burnside
Population
1,172
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,364/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
27
Median House
$3.1M
First quarter 2026
Separate houses account for 85.3% of stock, with semi-detached homes at 14.7% and no significant apartment presence, so competition focuses on a narrow detached market. Bedrooms skew large: 45.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.4% have 3 bedrooms, which suits family buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4% stays below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point, because incomes here sit in the top 10% nationally.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 85.3% of stock, with semi-detached homes at 14.7% and no significant apartment presence, so competition focuses on a narrow detached market. Bedrooms skew large: 45.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.4% have 3 bedrooms, which suits family buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4% stays below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point, because incomes here sit in the top 10% nationally.
For Investors
The rental market is thin relative to the price level. The vacancy rate of 6.8% is elevated, suggesting rental demand does not absorb available stock easily. Development activity runs at 23 applications over the past 12 months, including land divisions and double-storey dwellings, showing that low-density infill is active. Turnover is low at 15.7%, meaning most owners stay rather than sell, which constrains supply and has historically supported price appreciation. The investment case rests on long-term capital growth rather than income yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
135
Last 12 Months
27
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+3.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, placing Erindale firmly in an older-resident profile. Overseas-born residents make up 26.9%, which is 5.3 percentage points higher than the national rate. Ancestry is led by English (403), followed by Chinese (131), Italian (115) and Irish (110). University qualifications at 57.5% exceed the national average by 27.4 points, consistent with a professional and managerial occupational base. Average household size of 2.7 is slightly above national, and 84.3% of residents did not move in the five years before the Census, reflecting strong community stability compared to higher-turnover urban suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.3%
Houses
14.7%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Erindale's housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 85.3%, with semi-detached making up the remaining 14.7%. Tenure heavily favours ownership: 52.3% own outright and 35.6% hold a mortgage, while just 12.1% rent, significantly below state and national norms. The outright ownership rate above 50% is a strong indicator of long-term, debt-free residents rather than a churning buyer pool. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 45.1% and three-bedroom for 42.4%, confirming the suburb's dominance of larger family dwellings.
Mortgage / mo
$2,392
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$461
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$915
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
32
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.3%
Couples with children
37.1%
Couples, no children
11.5%
Single parent
356
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 29.1% of employed residents (130 workers), well above typical suburban averages, pointing to a concentration of medical and allied health professionals. Professional and technical services follow at 16.1% (72 workers) and Education at 11.7% (52 workers). By occupation, Professionals lead at 246 and Managers at 98, the two highest-earning categories. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, close to the national level. The full-time employment rate of 53.4% reflects the older age profile, as many residents are past peak working years, with 373 people not in the labour force. Weekly personal income of $915 and family income of $2,856 place residents well above median earners nationally.
Unemployment
3.8%
Labour Force
626
Unemployed
24
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
51.5%
Part-time
45.0%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
602
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.5%
Postgraduate
19.1%
Born Overseas
26.9%
Dwellings
435
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 86.8% of residents driving to work, with public transport at just 4.4%, below the state average for inner-ring suburbs. This reflects Erindale's low-density residential character rather than poor connectivity. The crime rate of 32.4 incidents per 1,000 residents covers 38 total incidents, a low absolute count for a suburb of 1,172 people. Volunteering reaches 20.4%, above typical community engagement levels, and only 4.4% of residents need daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby institutions. Rent-to-income at 19.5% and mortgage-to-income at 23.4% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, supporting financial wellbeing for residents at both tenures.
Drive
72.0%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
17.0%
Growth Outlook
Development activity of 23 applications in 12 months includes land divisions creating additional allotments, suggesting incremental densification is under way in this compact 0.56 square kilometre suburb. Turnover at 15.7% is below what is typical in outer-ring growth corridors, which historically limits supply and supports price floors. With 84.3% of residents staying put across a five-year period, demand shocks tend to have an outsized effect on the small number of properties that do come to market.
Population trend: Burnside council area
Erindale sits in the Burnside council area. These are the council area's residents, not Erindale's.
Residents 2025
48,257
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.8%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
38
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
32.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Erindale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Erindale?
No schools are recorded within the Erindale suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, the local population is highly educated: 57.5% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 27.4 percentage points above the national average.
Is Erindale safe?
Erindale recorded 38 total crime incidents, giving a rate of 32.4 per 1,000 residents. This is a low absolute count for a suburb of 1,172 people, consistent with a high-income, owner-occupier dominated area. Only 4.4% of residents need daily assistance, and the volunteering rate of 20.4% reflects strong community cohesion.
How is Erindale's population changing?
Erindale's population of 1,172 is concentrated in an older age band, with a median age of 48, which is 8 years above the national figure. An 84.3% residential stability rate shows very few residents have moved in recent years. The suburb's compact 0.56 square kilometre area and low turnover suggest population size will remain broadly stable rather than grow rapidly.
How much development is happening in Erindale?
There were 23 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including land divisions creating additional allotments, double-storey detached dwellings, and properties with inground pools. For a suburb of only 0.56 square kilometres and 1,172 residents, this level of activity signals active infill development and demand for premium new builds.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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