Median house price
$2.05M
+3.4% change
NSW · Sydney Council
Erskineville, 2043
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,940
Growth (1 yr)
+1.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.4%
Median age
34
Median income
$3,020/wk
Employment rate
79%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,050,000
Languages at home
20.5%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Erskineville hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with education options woven into the neighbourhood. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Erskineville snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$950/wk
Houses $940 · Units $950
Population (ERP)
10,940
+1.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#73
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 59.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1070th in Australia
- State rank
- 301st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #73 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #220 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $950
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $940
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $950
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 234
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,050,000
- Median price change
- +3.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
10,940(June 2025)
+1.7% annual · +10.4% over 5 years · 84th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.7%
- 5-year growth
- +10.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +187
- Change in 5 years
- +1,034
- Growth rank in NSW
- 84th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,450), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,657
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $3,020
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 494 of 5,031
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Employment rate
- 79%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 146 / 1,566 / 2,801 (+ 19 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 471
- Against the person
- 102
- Against property
- 274
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 95 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.7%
Most common offence types
- Fraud32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment31
- Malicious Damage To Property38
- Steal From Dwelling40
- Steal From Retail Store50
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 19
- Median school ICSEA (18 schools)
- 1,078.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 169 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 272 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 142 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,145 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 1,313 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 310 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Australia Street Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 104 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1030 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 147 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 221 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- FROEBEL Alexandria Early Learning CentreMitchell Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Erskineville Rd At Charles St
- Erskineville Rd At Charles St
- Erskineville Rd At Prospect St
- Erskineville Rd At Prospect St
- Erskineville Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
178 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 14 cafes · 4 pubs · 1 bars · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 26 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 20 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 38 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.45
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.69
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.07
Food & drink(26)
- The Hive BarBar
93 Erskineville Road
- BakermanCafe
Unit 2 65 Erskineville Road
- Betto Deli & CucinaCafe
612-622 King Street
- Blackbird & CoCafe
- Cafe PiccoloCafe
106 Erskineville Road
- Cafe SofiaCafe
- Fleetwood MacchiatoCafe
43 Erskineville Road
- FoodcraftCafe
33 Bridge Street, Erskineville
- Naked BrewCafe
- Parliament on KingCafe
632 King Street
- Piccolo MeCafe
- Shenkin CafeCafe
- South End CafeCafe
644 King Street
- The Coffee Nook on SwansonCafe
104A Swanson Street, Erskineville
- YolkCafe
- Erskineville Fish & ChipsFast food
- Erskineville TurkishFast food
- OportoFast food
88 Macdonald Street
- Erskineville HotelPub
102 Erskineville Road
- Kurrajong HotelPub
106 Swanson Street, Erskineville
- Rose of AustraliaPub
1 Swanson Street, Erskineville
- The Imperial HotelPub
35 Erskineville Road
- Full Moon ThaiRestaurant
128 Erskineville Road
- Howards CantinaRestaurant
- Mizuki SushiRestaurant
Unit T2 149-153 Mitchell Road
- Piatsa CafeRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- The Deli ErskinevilleConvenience store
110 Erskineville Road
- Erskineville Fruit MarketGreengrocer
- Welcome MartSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
- FROEBEL Alexandria Early Learning CentreKindergarten
Unit 7105 177-219 Mitchell Road
- Erskineville Public SchoolSchool
Erskineville
- Mini MastermindsSchool
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
- South Sydney Council ChambersTownhall
Health & services(5)
- Sydney Park DentalDentist
- Park Sydney Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- Erskineville ChemistPharmacy
- Erskineville Compounding PharmacyPharmacy
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(31)
- F45 TrainingGym
- One PlaygroundGym
Unit 1 672 King Street
- Union Street YogaGym
- Bridge Street Rest AreaPark
- Devine Street ReservePark
- ErkoPark
- Flora and Knight ReservePark
29 Flora Street, Erskineville
- Green Bans ParkPark
- Harry Noble ReservePark
- Kirsova 1 PlaygroundPark
67 MacDonald Street
- Kirsova 2 PlaygroundPark
136-140 George Street
- Park (9)
- Rochford Street ReservePark
- Swanson Street ReservePark
- Playground (4)
- Erskineville OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(1)
- PACT Centre for Emerging ArtistsArts centre
Transport(14)
13 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(42)
- BWSAlcohol
87 Erskineville Road
- Red BottleAlcohol
219 Mitchell Road
- Artwork
- BawuwanArtwork
- BBQ areaBbq
- Bench (13)
- Velomania Bike WorkshopBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (17)
- Bleachers
- Car Sharing
- Industrie ClothingClothes
- Industrie ClothingClothes
590 King Street
- City of SydneyDrinking water
- Drinking water (11)
- The Cipher RoomEscape Game
- The Floral DecoratorFlorist
- Frame
- Masterpiece Picture & FramersFrame
672 King Street
- Kingstyle LivingFurniture
- Garden (6)
- Cash for GoldGold Buyer
- Alex's Barber ShopHairdresser
- Hair DreamsHairdresser
- Best Ever Dry Cleaners & LaundretteLaundry
- Park Sydney VillageMall
- Erskineville Massage TherapyMassage
- Soul CentralMassage
- Motorcycle Parking
- Newsagent
- The CaveNutrition Supplements
- Paddling Pool
- Parking (2)
- Parking Entrance (4)
- Erskineville MosquePlace of worship
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
Erskineville Road
- Shelter
- Joseph Sargeant CentreSocial Facility
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bridge Street Rest AreaPark
- Devine Street ReservePark
- Flora and Knight ReservePark
- Green Bans ParkPark
- Harry Noble ReservePark
- Kirsova 1 PlaygroundPark
- Kirsova 2 PlaygroundPark
- Rochford Street ReservePark
- Swanson Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 20
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Erskineville Mosque
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Alexandria Specialist Day Hospital (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Erskineville ChemistPharmacy
- Erskineville Compounding PharmacyPharmacy
- Park Sydney Medical PracticeDoctor
- Sydney Park DentalDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 124
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 11.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 36 proposals
August 2026
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure160 ROCHFORD STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 UNION LANE ERSKINEVILLE 2043Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 BRAY STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Shop638 KING STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 BINNING STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 ROCHFORD STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
June 2026
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation48A JOHN STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation65 ROCHFORD STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading88 MACDONALD STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 SYDNEY STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5/DP1032387Under Assessment
May 2026
- Boarding house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure134 GEORGE STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Roller shutter doors adjoining lanes; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators5 BINNING STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
April 2026
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 FLORA STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 BRAY STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Roller shutter doors adjoining lanes72 MALCOLM STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Under Assessment
- Subdivision155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
March 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure120 UNION STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure5/DP11767Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 ROCHFORD STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 BINNING STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Subdivision155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise106-112 Erskineville Road, ErskinevilleDetermined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5/287144Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure61A CHARLES STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development5/-/DP1314331Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)177-219 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure198 UNION STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure151 RAILWAY PARADE ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Subdivision5/-/1213869Determined
January 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling30 MALCOLM STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 BRAY STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation98 SWANSON STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 BURREN STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Emergency work and repairs; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Pathways and paving; Sk16 CHARLES STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 MITCHELL ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Waste storage facility1 FOX AVENUE ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Waste storage facility; Waste or resource management facility25-31 SWANSON STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation36 MALCOLM STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Public Reserve59 ERSKINEVILLE ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5/-/DP1312814Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure136 ROCHFORD STREET ERSKINEVILLE 2043Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksErskineville Road / Swanson Street, Septimus Street16 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2026
- RoadworksKing Street, Lord Street06 Aug 2026 – 06 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Imperial Hotel, Erskineville35-37 Erskineville Road, ErskinevilleSHR
- Lady Gowrie Child Centre1B Elliot Street, ErskinevilleSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
- Member of Parliament
- Tanya PLIBERSEK (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,445
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 21.9%Labor 78.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.1 km away).
Coalition 11.4%Labor 88.6%
10.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ErskinevilleLabor 88.1% · Coalition 11.9% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Erskineville NorthLabor 91.0% · Coalition 9.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- AlexandriaLabor 86.8% · Coalition 13.2% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Newtown East (Sydney)Labor 92.3% · Coalition 7.7% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Newtown North (Sydney)Labor 86.7% · Coalition 13.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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