ERSKINEVILLE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,728,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,065,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,763
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 9.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 9,657
Density 11,959.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

ERSKINEVILLE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,728,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,065,000
Unit Sales Volume 38 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $875/wk
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $1,000/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ERSKINEVILLE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 4,763 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.72x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ERSKINEVILLE 4,763/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ERSKINEVILLE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ERSKINEVILLE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,657
Total Population
11,959
people/km² density
9.6%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,365 people
34.9%
2
Australia
2,358 people
24.4%
3
Ireland
1,412 people
14.6%
4
Scotland
984 people
10.2%
5
China
923 people
9.6%

Transport

4.5 km
to Sydney CBD
15 min
drive to CBD
12 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

ERSKINEVILLE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About ERSKINEVILLE

Erskineville is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 4.5km from CBD, about 12 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,657 with a density of 11959 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,728,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $1,065,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4763 per 100,000, 0.72x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 34.85%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (24.42%) and Irish (14.62%), Chinese comprises 9.56%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Erskineville has a house median of $1,728,000 and unit median of $1,065,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Erskineville has a crime rate of 4763 per 100,000, which is 0.72x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Andrews College, 2024 HSC results: 67 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 64.9 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Erskineville has a population of 9,657, with Chinese comprising 9.60%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (34.85%), Aust (24.42%), Irish (14.62%), Scottish (10.19%), Chinese (9.56%).

Erskineville is approximately 4.5km from Sydney CBD, about 15 minutes by car or 12 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T8 Airport & South Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.