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 $2.21M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2206 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1110
- Earlwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1107
- Undercliffe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bardwell Park Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1088
- Canterbury South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1038
- Edgeware SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 851
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1003
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1082
- Arncliffe West Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1058
- Canterbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
- Clemton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
- Bexley North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1071
- Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1070
- Canterbury Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1059
- Canterbury Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1018
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 2,210 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Earlwood?
In Earlwood, the median house price is $2.21M and the median unit price is $895K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
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 1103 (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.