Erskineville

NSW 2043 · Sydney

9,657 (2021) → 10,731 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)

Overall score

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

9,657

Population

$1.99M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Erskineville is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2043, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.99M 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 56/100.

3.8 km

To Sydney CBD

5.1 km

To coast

$1,100/wk

Median rent (house)

200 m

To nearest station

Demographics

9,657

Population

Median age

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Sydney LGA population (est. 2025)247,372

Median household income (weekly)$3,020

vs NSW median+63.2%

Bachelor degree or higher74.2%

Born in Australia59.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse146 / 2,801 / 1,566

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

$1.99M+3.4%

Median house (2025)

$1.07M-1.4%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,100 / $850 wk

Rental yield (house)2.9%

Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling217/100k

Steal from dwelling414/100k

Motor vehicle theft197/100k

Domestic assault228/100k

Robbery31/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 471 (all categories, latest year)4,877 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

359

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1097 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1133

Nearby (within 10km)

Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1131
Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1044
Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1131
Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1039
Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1119
Australia Street Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1132
Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1040
Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1145
St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1091
The Athena SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1040
St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1086
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

13Bus

CBD commute (est.)16 min (train)

Peak train frequency194/hr

Nearest train stationErskineville (200 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

752 in suburbSupermarkets

35517 in suburbCafes/Rest.

14921 in suburbParks

584 in suburbPlaygrounds

1463 in suburbPools

713 in suburbGyms

2Dog parks

351 in suburbGPs

332 in suburbPharmacies

401 in suburbChildcare

130 in suburbLibraries

2087 in suburbSports fields

91 in suburbVets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (5.5 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital (1.5 km)

Nearest vet330 m

Nearest airportSydney (4.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate2.67%

Projected population 204111,976

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sydney

Newtown$1.92M98transport EveleighData not available92transport Alexandria$2.43M98transport Darlington (Sydney)$2.20M86transport Camperdown$2.24M88transport Beaconsfield$1.95M88transport

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Frequently asked questions about Erskineville

Is Erskineville safe?

Erskineville has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 4,877 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Erskineville?

In Erskineville, the median house price is $1.99M and the median unit price is $1.07M. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.

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 1141 (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.