Engadine
NSW 2233 · Sutherland Shire
17,736 (2021) → 18,206 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Engadine is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233, about 27km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.58M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 11km inland. Engadine has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2233 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.68%), New Zealand (1.01%), China (0.54%), Scotland (0.44%), Philippines (0.43%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.64%), Spanish (0.63%), Russian (0.45%), Greek (0.36%), German (0.27%)
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 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1108
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1094
- St John Bosco CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Marton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1063
- Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
- Engadine High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
- Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' TownCombined · IndependentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1081
- Shire Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1116
- Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1038
- Heathcote High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1028
- Heathcote East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1072
- Loftus Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1079
- Heathcote Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1056
- Aspect South East Sydney School, LoftusPrimary · Independent · 3.8km
- Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 956
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1082
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1054
- Royal National Park Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 4.1km
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Engadine
Is Engadine safe?
Engadine has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,900 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Engadine?
In Engadine, the median house price is $1.58M and the median unit price is $965K. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Engadine from Sydney CBD?
Engadine is about 26.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Engadine?
Engadine has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Engadine?
Engadine has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 126 bus stops.