Pagewood
At a median house price of $1,550,500 and with household income sitting at the 87.6th percentile nationally, Pagewood punches well above average on both wealth and education, where 45.1% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 15 percentage points above the national figure. The suburb has grown 39% over the decade to 3,885 residents, driven by overseas migration at a rate of 302 net arrivals per year. Three-bedroom and four-plus bedroom separate houses dominate the stock at 75.4%, making this a distinctly family-oriented pocket of the inner south, quite different from the apartment-heavy suburbs nearby.
Population
3,885
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,281/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Median House
$1.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,550,500 median house price reflects strong demand for detached housing, and prices rose 18.7% from $1,375,000 in 2024 to $1,632,500 in 2025. Separate houses make up 75.4% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 11.7% and apartments at just 12.5%, so buyers face limited apartment-style options if that is their preference. The bedroom profile skews large: 39.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.4% have 3, which explains the $2,843 median family weekly income and an average household size of 2.9, above the national average by 0.4. Monthly mortgage repayments run to approximately $3,250, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.9%, which is above the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 39.0% outnumber mortgage holders at 34.9%, suggesting a mature, established owner base.
For Buyers
The $1,550,500 median house price reflects strong demand for detached housing, and prices rose 18.7% from $1,375,000 in 2024 to $1,632,500 in 2025. Separate houses make up 75.4% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 11.7% and apartments at just 12.5%, so buyers face limited apartment-style options if that is their preference. The bedroom profile skews large: 39.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.4% have 3, which explains the $2,843 median family weekly income and an average household size of 2.9, above the national average by 0.4. Monthly mortgage repayments run to approximately $3,250, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.9%, which is above the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 39.0% outnumber mortgage holders at 34.9%, suggesting a mature, established owner base.
For Investors
Rental demand is measured but real: 26.2% of residents rent at a median weekly rent of $460, and the vacancy rate of 4.5% is somewhat elevated, which gives prospective tenants options and compresses yields. Against the $1,550,500 median, the $460 weekly rent implies a gross yield near 1.5%, low relative to typical investor benchmarks. The stronger case is long-run capital growth: prices rose 18.7% in a single year from 2024 to 2025, and overseas migration inflow of 302 net arrivals per year provides sustained demand pressure. Development activity is active with 32 applications in the past 12 months, mostly residential alterations and demolition-rebuilds rather than new supply, which limits the risk of oversaturation in the detached segment.
Development Activity
Total DAs
188
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure, consistent with the established family character. Overseas-born residents make up 33.7% of the population, which is 12.1 percentage points above the national average, with English (805 residents), Greek (480) and Chinese (405) as the leading ancestries. Greek speakers number 155, reflecting an older community presence, while Mandarin and Cantonese speakers total 98. University qualifications reach 45.1%, running 15 percentage points above national, and average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national. The dominant family structure is couples with children, accounting for 1,382 of 3,282 total family units, with 595 couples without children at 18.1%. Christianity is the main religion at 2,395 residents, with Judaism recorded at 193.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.4%
Houses
11.7%
Townhouse
12.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure reflects ownership stability: 39.0% own outright and 34.9% carry a mortgage, while only 26.2% rent, a lower renter share than most comparably priced Sydney suburbs. The stock is overwhelmingly detached, with 75.4% separate houses, 11.7% semi-detached and 12.5% apartments, unusually house-heavy for a suburb this close to the city. Four-plus bedroom dwellings account for 39.9% and three-bedroom for 37.4%, confirming the family focus. The median price climbed from $1,375,000 in 2024 to $1,632,500 in 2025, an 18.7% move in one year. Rent-to-income sits at 20.2%, below the 30% stress threshold for renters, while the mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.9% exceeds it, pointing to purchase affordability as the primary financial pressure rather than rental burden.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,250
Rent / wk
$460
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$849
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
62
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.1%
Couples, no children
3,282
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 16.6% of employed residents (217 workers), followed by Education at 14.2% (186) and Professional/Tech at 11.7% (153), a mix that sits higher up the income ladder than most suburbs. By occupation, Professionals form the largest group at 556, ahead of Managers at 285, consistent with the IRSAD decile 7 advantage rating and an IEO decile of 7 for education and occupation. The unemployment rate is 5.5% and the full-time employment rate is 64.9%. Participation at 52.8% is modest because 1,190 residents are not in the labour force, partly reflecting the older median age. Real income grew 39.4% over the decade. The IRSD decile of 4 sits lower than the IEO decile of 7, which is unusual and reflects some pockets of relative disadvantage within the broader suburb boundary despite the high-income majority.
Unemployment
6.5%
Labour Force
8,440
Unemployed
550
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.9%
Part-time
29.6%
Participation
52.8%
Employed
1,589
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.1%
Postgraduate
15.7%
Born Overseas
33.7%
Dwellings
1,307
Transport to Work
Transport patterns lean heavily on cars: 82.5% drive to work, which is high by inner-Sydney standards, and only 4.1% use public transport, compared to the higher public transport use typical of nearby eastern suburbs. Walking and cycling accounts for 5.3% of journeys. The IRSAD decile of 7 places the suburb in the top 30% nationally for socio-economic advantage, and rent stress at 20.2% of income is well below the 30% threshold. No schools are recorded inside the 2.2 km2 Pagewood boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs, though the suburb's 45.1% university qualification rate, 15 points above national, suggests the broader educational environment is valued. Volunteering runs at 12.2% and 7.3% of residents (273 people) require daily assistance, a rate consistent with the older-than-average median age of 42.
Drive
82.5%
Public Transport
4.1%
Walk / Cycle
5.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.12%/yr
(+354 people/yr)
EstablishedPagewood's population grew 39.4% over the decade and now sits at 3,885, with annual growth tracking at 2.12% adding roughly 354 persons per year. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 area reaching approximately 17,574 by 2029 and 18,282 by 2031, up from 16,683 in 2025, driven almost entirely by overseas migration at 302 net arrivals per year versus an internal net gain of only 48. The gentrification score is 41, classified as Active, supported by signals including 49% population growth since 2011 and accelerating overseas inflow. Affordability has improved slightly from 60.3% of income in 2011 to 56.2% in 2021, and the working-age share grew 2.0 points over the decade while the senior share fell 1.3 points, pointing to a younger, professionally active intake despite the already-high median age.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+302
Net Internal / yr
+48
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +49% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +302/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 41%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pagewood compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pagewood a good suburb to live in?
Pagewood ranks at IRSAD decile 7, placing it in the top 30% nationally for socio-economic advantage. Household income sits at the 87.6th percentile nationally, 45.1% of residents hold university qualifications, and the median age of 42 reflects an established, settled community. The main trade-off is a $1,550,500 median house price and limited public transport, with 82.5% of residents commuting by car.
What is the median house price in Pagewood?
The median house price is $1,550,500. Prices rose 18.7% from $1,375,000 in 2024 to $1,632,500 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $460 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $3,250, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.9%, above the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Pagewood?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.2 km2 Pagewood boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, the suburb's education profile is strong, with 45.1% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 15 percentage points above the national average.
Is Pagewood safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Pagewood in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSAD decile 7, placing it in the top 30% nationally for socio-economic advantage, and only 7.3% of its 3,885 residents (273 people) require daily assistance, consistent with a low-disadvantage community profile.
Is Pagewood good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $460 against a $1,550,500 median gives a gross yield near 1.5%, which is low. The vacancy rate of 4.5% is somewhat elevated. However, prices rose 18.7% in a single year, overseas migration inflow runs at 302 net arrivals per year, and 32 development applications over the past 12 months confirm active residential activity. The investment case rests on capital growth more than yield.
How is Pagewood's population changing?
Population grew 39.4% over the decade and is currently 3,885 residents. Annual growth is 2.12%, adding approximately 354 people per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 302 net arrivals annually, far exceeding the 48 net internal arrivals. Medium forecasts project continued growth through 2031, with the gentrification score at 41 (Active stage).
What languages are spoken in Pagewood?
About 33.7% of residents were born overseas, which is 12.1 percentage points above the national figure. Greek is the most common non-English language with 155 speakers, followed by Mandarin (63), Cantonese (35), Italian (25) and Arabic (20), reflecting the suburb's historically Mediterranean and more recently East Asian community mix.
How much development is happening in Pagewood?
There were 32 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including demolition, dwelling construction and subdivision works. Activity is consistent with an established suburb undergoing gradual turnover rather than large-scale new supply, which supports the existing detached house stock that makes up 75.4% of dwellings.
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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