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Eastlakes

NSW 2018 · Bayside

6,347 (2021) → 6,273 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)

86
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,347
Population
$2.18M
Median house (2025)
50
Safety score
79
Transport score

Eastlakes is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2018, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.18M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eastlakes has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.

6.4 km
To Sydney CBD
3.0 km
To coast
$1,150/wk
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,347
Population
40
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Bayside LGA population (est. 2025)168,871
Median household income (weekly)$1,300
vs NSW median-29.7%
Bachelor degree or higher46.6%
Born in Australia42.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse712 / 1,724 / 51

Top countries of birth: Bangladesh (6%), Indonesia (4.3%), China (3.03%), Philippines (2.91%), Greece (2.63%)

Top languages: Bengali (8.05%), Greek (6.84%), Indonesian (4.13%), Turkish (3.7%), Spanish (3.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.18M+31.3%
Median house (2025)
$741K+2.1%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,150 / $910 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

50
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

17
Break & enter dwelling268/100k
15
Steal from dwelling236/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft142/100k
38
Domestic assault599/100k
1
Robbery16/100k
21
Non-domestic assault331/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 440 (all categories, latest year)6,932 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

71

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

262
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034

Nearby (within 10km)

  • J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 979
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1098
  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1085
  • Hartford CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1129
  • St Spyridon College, Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
  • Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1094
  • Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1048
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1111
  • Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1059
  • Mascot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1035
  • St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1104
  • Botany Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1060

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
26Bus
CBD commute (est.)31 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMascot (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

342 in suburbSupermarkets
782 in suburbCafes/Rest.
579 in suburbParks
305 in suburbPlaygrounds
197Pools
261 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
140 in suburbGPs
130 in suburbPharmacies
151 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
2002 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachCoogee Beach (4.3 km)
Nearest hospitalEmergency Department, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (2.6 km)
Nearest vet2.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (3.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

81

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

26
Gyms
10
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
200
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

78

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

57
Parks
0
Nature reserves
71
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

86

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
31
Galleries
6
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

28

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.32

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

8

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.32

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.29%
Projected population 20417,225
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bayside

Pagewood$2.78M64transportDaceyville$2.44M75transportEastgardens$1.49M75transportBotany$1.92M75transportHillsdale$2.31M62transportBanksmeadowData not available56transport

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Frequently asked questions about Eastlakes

Is Eastlakes safe?

Eastlakes has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 6,932 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Eastlakes?

In Eastlakes, the median house price is $2.18M and the median unit price is $741K. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.

How far is Eastlakes from Sydney CBD?

Eastlakes is about 6.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Eastlakes?

Eastlakes has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1034 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Eastlakes?

Eastlakes has a transport score of 79/100 and 26 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.