East Kurrajong (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside address points verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, estimates the population of the suburb of East Kurrajong to be approximately 2,207 in May 2026. This represents a minor addition of 4 residents (0.2%) relative to the 2,203 citizens counted during the 2021 Census. Districts calculated this updated resident figure of 2,207 by examining the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating address verifications completed post-Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 62 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a spacious living environment. The post-Census expansion of 0.2% in the suburb of East Kurrajong trails the broader SA3 region (1.2%) by 1.0 percentage points, showing solid local growth dynamics. Natural increase was the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 72.0% of the total population growth in recent periods.

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A mix of blue-collar and white-collar workers characterizes the local labor force, with a notably large contingent employed in the construction sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.2% derived from Districts aggregated data. The working cohort numbered 1,248 residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 1.0% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, sitting at 73.0% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. According to Census replies, a substantial 29.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level taxation data released by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of East Kurrajong earned a median income of $56,793 and an average income of $72,511. This exceeds the national benchmark, while comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local figures are estimated at approximately $62,654 for the median and $79,994 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings in the 94th percentile at $2,757. Income distribution data shows that the largest segment of the population consists of the 692 residents (31.4% of households) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the regional proportion of 30.9%. Financial strength is evident, with 45.0% of local households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.2% separate houses and 0.8% other formats like townhouses or apartments, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan area split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Kurrajong is exceptionally high compared to the Sydney metro average, with outright owners making up 34.9%, mortgaged owners accounting for 58.2%, and tenants representing 6.9% of households. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national scale, local mortgage repayments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 90.0%, consisting of couples with children at 55.6%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 6.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.0%, consisting of single-person households at 9.0% and group households at 0.8%. The median household size is 3.4 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment profiles show that university qualification rates stand at 15.6%, which is significantly lower than the SA4 average of 40.4%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 34.9%.

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Public transport services in the area consist of bus routes, with 26 active stops operating locally. These stops are served by 15 routes that provide a combined total of 95 weekly passenger trips. Most working residents commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 2.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 29.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Districts assessment of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates indicates positive health outcomes locally, with minimal chronic disease found among both younger and older residents, and private health insurance rates are very high at approximately 56% of the population, representing about 1,226 people. This compares to 59.9% of residents across Greater Sydney.

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Cultural diversity is below the metropolitan average, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 96.1% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 63.3% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 38 years matches the national median of 38 and is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (13.4%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (10.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort increased from 3.7% to 5.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group declined from 16.0% to 14.1%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 11.2% to 10.1%. Demographic projections suggest notable age shifts by 2041, led by a 53% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 66 people to reach 192, up from 125. The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 85% of all projected population growth, while declines are anticipated in the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts.

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East Kurrajong currently has an estimated 121 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 75 children aged 0-2 and 50 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 112 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 224. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.