Erskineville
NSW 2043 · Sydney
9,657 (2021) → 10,731 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Erskineville is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2043, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.11M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Erskineville has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2043 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.68%), China (3.51%), New Zealand (3.17%), USA (1.68%), India (1.11%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.72%), Spanish (1.73%), Cantonese (1.68%), French (1.19%), German (0.81%)
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 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1145
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1140
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1037
- Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1127
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1052
- Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1132
- Australia Street Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1143
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1030
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1132
- St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1100
- The Athena SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1058
- St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1099
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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 Erskineville
Is Erskineville safe?
Erskineville has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 4,515 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Erskineville?
In Erskineville, the median house price is $2.11M and the median unit price is $1.06M. Median weekly house rent is $940.
How far is Erskineville from Sydney CBD?
Erskineville is about 3.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Erskineville?
Erskineville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1150 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Erskineville?
Erskineville has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 13 bus stops.