Eastlakes
NSW 2018 · Bayside
6,347 (2021) → 6,273 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eastlakes is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2018, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.19M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 987
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1104
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1089
- Hartford CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1117
- St Spyridon College, Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1085
- Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1029
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1112
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1058
- Mascot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1035
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1119
- Botany Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1062
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,877 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eastlakes?
In Eastlakes, the median house price is $2.19M and the median unit price is $774K. 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 1046 (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.