The Entrance North (NSW)

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An evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region alongside newly validated locations confirmed by Districts post-Census indicates that the suburb of The Entrance North has an estimated residency of approximately 1,600 individuals as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 1,619 people, this represents a contraction of 19 people (1.2%). This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,599 estimated by Districts using the latest June 2025 ABS ERP numbers and an additional 1 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The current resident count represents a density of 1,568 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across national areas monitored by Districts. Inward migration from overseas was the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 76.0% of total local population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of The Entrance North displays a diverse labor force encompassing both professional and trade occupations, with solid representation in essential services, a 7.0% unemployment rate, and a yearly employment growth estimate of 1.8% according to Districts' regional analysis. As of March 2026694 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood 2.8% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the participation rate of 53.4% was notably lower than the metropolitan figure of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 26.8% of employed locals worked from their homes, although this reflects COVID-19 restriction periods.

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Based on ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the suburb of The Entrance North are below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $48,943, and the average income is $60,855, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $53,994 for median income and $67,135 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of The Entrance North fall between the 22nd and 26th national percentiles. The largest income group comprises 27.3% of taxpayers (436 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional proportion of . Financial pressure from housing is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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At the time of the latest Census, the residential mix in the suburb of The Entrance North consisted of 50.8% free-standing houses and 49.2% other housing types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types in metropolitan Sydney. The rate of outright home ownership was 34.9%, exceeding the Sydney metro average, with 25.2% of properties mortgaged and 39.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $380, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of The Entrance North are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 64.0% of all households in the suburb of The Entrance North, including 20.2% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 14.1% single parents. Non-family households account for 36.0%, with lone-person households comprising 30.8% and group living situations representing 5.1% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.3 individuals, below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational profiles in the suburb of The Entrance North indicate that 16.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these degrees, bachelor level qualifications lead at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 32.1%.

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Public transit options in the suburb of The Entrance North include 15 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 16 routes that provide 344 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 150 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in outbound commuting, with cars being the main transport mode for 95% of commuters. Vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per household. A total of 26.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 health measures.

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Health measures point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of The Entrance North based on Districts analysis of mortality and chronic disease data, though general health conditions are typical, with higher rates of illness seen in older age brackets and private health insurance coverage standing at approximately 51% (~816 people) compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of The Entrance North has lower cultural diversity indicators than average, with citizens making up 89.3% of the population, 87.5% of residents born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of The Entrance North is 46 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 14.0% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 7.6% to 10.4%, while the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 10.3% to 9.1%. Projections for 2041 suggest changes to the local age structure, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to expand by 48 people (), growing from to . The aging profile is highlighted by the fact that residents aged + account for of projected growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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The Entrance North currently has an estimated 73 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 44 children aged 0-2 and 30 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 53 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 104. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.7 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.