Eschol Park
With 94.3% of dwellings standing as separate houses and 51.8% of residents carrying a mortgage, Eschol Park is one of Greater Western Sydney's clearest mortgage-belt suburbs. The median age of 36 sits 4 years below the national figure, signalling a young, family-forming population that arrived and largely stayed, with 85.8% of residents living at the same address five years earlier. Household incomes rank in the 67th percentile nationally, comfortably above average yet not elite, producing a practical middle-class character that shows up in average household size of 2.9, above the national norm by 0.4.
Population
2,607
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,851/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
16
Median House
$910K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $910,000 in 2024-2025, up from $859,000 in 2024 to $935,000 in 2025, an 8.8% annual gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,842 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite the sub-$1M price point. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 94.3%, giving buyers genuine land and space rather than townhouse or apartment compromises. Three-bedroom homes make up 61.5% of dwellings and four-plus-bedroom homes a further 34.1%, so the suburb caters firmly to family buyers rather than couples or singles. The vacancy rate of 2.1% means very little sits empty, reducing negotiating power for purchasers and reinforcing steady demand.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $910,000 in 2024-2025, up from $859,000 in 2024 to $935,000 in 2025, an 8.8% annual gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,842 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite the sub-$1M price point. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 94.3%, giving buyers genuine land and space rather than townhouse or apartment compromises. Three-bedroom homes make up 61.5% of dwellings and four-plus-bedroom homes a further 34.1%, so the suburb caters firmly to family buyers rather than couples or singles. The vacancy rate of 2.1% means very little sits empty, reducing negotiating power for purchasers and reinforcing steady demand.
For Investors
Renters represent 20.4% of households at a weekly rent of $400, producing a gross yield of roughly 2.2% against the $910,000 median, lower than national averages. The vacancy rate of 2.1% keeps tenanted properties consistently occupied. Development activity was modest at 16 applications in the past 12 months, including a secondary dwelling and a school structure, suggesting limited new supply entering the market. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.0% and rent-to-income of 21.6% both sit below stress levels, indicating current residents are financially stable. Price growth of 8.8% over the prior year outpaced many comparable western Sydney suburbs, driven by the detached-dominant, low-density housing stock.
Development Activity
Total DAs
66
Last 12 Months
16
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Eschol Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Eschol Park Public School
K-6 · 326 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, reflecting the suburb's family-stage population. Overseas-born residents account for 24.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points above the national rate. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (814 residents), Scottish (228) and Irish (220). The top non-English languages are Arabic (85 speakers) and Samoan (31), indicating modest cultural diversity concentrated in a few communities. University qualifications reach 22.8%, which is 7.3 percentage points below the national average, consistent with the occupation profile weighted toward clerical, trades and community service roles. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, reflecting the couples-with-children families that dominate the suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.3%
Houses
5.1%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers dominate tenure: 27.8% own outright and 51.8% hold a mortgage, leaving just 20.4% renting, well below the national renter share. This 79.6% owner-occupier rate reinforces the suburb's stability and low turnover. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 94.3%, with semi-detached at 5.1% and apartments at just 0.6%, far lower than the state average. Bedroom counts lean large: three-bedroom homes account for 61.5% and four-plus a further 34.1%, consistent with the 2.9 average household size. The median house price moved from $859,000 in 2024 to $935,000 in 2025, a CAGR of 8.8%. Mortgage-to-income sits at 23.0%, which is meaningfully below the 30% stress benchmark, suggesting current mortgage holders are managing repayments comfortably relative to incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,842
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$820
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.1%
Unoccupied
19
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.6%
Couples, no children
2,262
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employment sector at 15.0% of workers (110 residents), followed by Education at 11.6% (85) and Construction at 11.1% (81). Manufacturing contributes 10.4% (76 workers) and Retail 8.8% (64), giving the suburb a practical, service-and-trades oriented workforce rather than a knowledge-economy profile. By occupation, Clerical and Administrative workers lead at 212 residents, followed by Professionals at 165 and Community/Personal service at 148. The full-time employment rate of 65.5% is solid, and the unemployment rate of 5.6% is slightly elevated compared to metropolitan averages. Participation at 50.4% reflects the family composition, where one parent often leaves the labour force during child-rearing years. Household income at the 67th percentile nationally shows above-average earnings overall.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.5%
Part-time
28.9%
Participation
50.4%
Employed
979
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.8%
Postgraduate
5.2%
Born Overseas
24.3%
Dwellings
881
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 87.5% of residents drive to work and public transport use is just 3.5%, below the metropolitan average and consistent with a western Sydney suburb built around the private vehicle. The rent-to-income ratio of 21.6% keeps housing affordable for tenants without approaching stress levels. The volunteering rate of 8.2% and the need-assistance rate of 6.4% (161 residents) suggest a community with moderate social infrastructure needs. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby schools across the 2558 postcode. Development applications included a school structure in March 2026, suggesting educational capacity is being added. The housing stress indicators are both well below the 30% threshold: mortgage-to-income at 23.0% and rent-to-income at 21.6% rank favourably compared to many other western Sydney suburbs.
Drive
87.5%
Public Transport
3.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eschol Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eschol Park a good suburb to live in?
Eschol Park suits families seeking a detached house in western Sydney at a price below the inner-city median. Household incomes rank in the 67th percentile nationally, housing stress ratios are both below 30%, and 85.8% of residents stay long-term, indicating high satisfaction. The main drawback is strong car dependence, with 87.5% of residents driving to work and just 3.5% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Eschol Park?
The median house price is approximately $910,000 based on 2024-2025 PSI data. Prices rose from $859,000 in 2024 to $935,000 in 2025, an 8.8% annual gain. Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,842, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.0%.
What schools are in Eschol Park?
No schools are recorded within the Eschol Park boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the surrounding 2558 postcode area. Notably, a development application for a new school structure was lodged in March 2026, suggesting educational infrastructure is being added to the area. University qualifications among residents reach 22.8%.
Is Eschol Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics for Eschol Park are not available in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb has a high residential stability rate of 85.8% staying for 5 or more years, low housing stress (mortgage-to-income 23.0%, rent-to-income 21.6%), and a family-oriented population with a median age of 36, all factors generally associated with stable, lower-crime communities.
Is Eschol Park good for property investment?
The 8.8% annual price growth from $859,000 to $935,000 between 2024 and 2025 is a positive capital growth signal. The vacancy rate is 2.1%, which is tight. However, weekly rent of $400 against a $910,000 median implies a gross yield of about 2.2%, which is low compared to higher-yield suburban markets. The detached-dominant, low-supply character supports long-term price stability.
How is Eschol Park's population changing?
Eschol Park has a population of 2,607 with a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the national figure, indicating a relatively young, family-stage community. Residential stability is high at 85.8% of residents remaining for 5 or more years. Development applications in the past 12 months totalled 16, including secondary dwellings, suggesting modest incremental growth rather than rapid expansion.
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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