Earlwood
NSW 2206 · Canterbury-Bankstown
18,053 (2021) → 18,252 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Earlwood is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2206, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.15M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Earlwood has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Greece (7.37%), China (2.95%), Vietnam (2.39%), Lebanon (2.38%), Italy (2.19%)
Top languages: Greek (18.12%), Arabic (5.58%), Italian (3.38%), Vietnamese (3.17%), Portuguese (2.95%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Earlwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- Undercliffe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1093
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bardwell Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1083
- Canterbury South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1034
- Edgeware SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 852
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 996
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1085
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1064
- Canterbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
- Clemton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1047
- Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1055
- Canterbury Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1069
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1050
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Earlwood
Is Earlwood safe?
Earlwood has a residential safety score of 98/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,371 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Earlwood?
In Earlwood, the median house price is $2.15M and the median unit price is $823K. Median weekly house rent is $937.
How far is Earlwood from Sydney CBD?
Earlwood is about 9.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Earlwood?
Earlwood has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1094 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Earlwood?
Earlwood has a transport score of 86/100 and 92 bus stops.