The Entrance (NSW)

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According to ABS population calculations for the surrounding region and address monitoring by Districts since the Census, the suburb of The Entrance has an estimated 4,226 residents as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 18 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 4,244 people. This shift is derived from a resident estimate of 4,224 by Districts, which analyzed the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 25 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 2,561 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality in the top quartile of areas analyzed nationally by Districts. Recent population expansion was heavily supported by arrivals from abroad, which comprised approximately 76.0% of the total demographic growth.

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A combination of professional and trade occupations characterizes the workforce in the suburb of The Entrance, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate of 8.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.0% using local area data from Districts. In March 2026, 1,717 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 4.3% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to potential for progress. Workforce participation is notably low, standing at 49.1% relative to the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates a moderate 22.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.

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Taxpayer income records from the financial year 2023 ATO postal data compiled by Districts show a median of $42,612 and an average of $52,983 in the suburb of The Entrance. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $47,010 for the median and $58,451 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the area fall between the 2nd and 11th percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 30.8% of residents (1,301 people) who fall into the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the regional leader is the - range at . With of the population earning under weekly, the community faces notable financial constraints that impact retail spending. Mortgages and rents consume a large portion of earnings, leaving just of disposable income, which ranks in the rd percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of The Entrance consisted of 26.2% standalone houses and 73.8% other housing structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the proportion of owner-occupiers in the suburb of The Entrance matched the Sydney metro level at 29.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (11.4%) or tenants (59.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was substantially below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $360 was lower than the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 50.3% of all households, consisting of 11.9% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent households. The remaining 49.7% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 45.4% and group households at 4.4%. The median household size of 1.9 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational levels in the area present challenges, with tertiary qualification rates at 16.6%, which is considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.1%).

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Public transit analysis shows 15 active transit stops operating in the suburb of The Entrance, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 36 unique routes, which together provide 1,410 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by buses at 6% and walking at 6%. Car ownership averages 0.7 per household, which is below the regional average. Around 22.5% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Significant health issues are apparent in the suburb of The Entrance, based on Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with various illnesses affecting both younger and older generations. The rate of private medical coverage is very low, encompassing approximately 48% of the population (~2,026 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of The Entrance displays above-average cultural diversity, with 20.7% of residents born outside Australia and 12.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 57.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which represents 1.8% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of The Entrance is 50 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of The Entrance has a larger share of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.8%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (10.6%). The 65 - 74 group is larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 9.6% to 12.6%, and the 85+ bracket rose from 3.2% to 4.4%. On the other hand, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to age group declined from to . By demographic changes are expected to alter the age profile of the area. The to group is projected to expand by ( people), rising from to . Aging trends are set to continue, with seniors aged and older representing the entirety of expected growth, whereas the to and to brackets are projected to contract.

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The Entrance currently has an estimated 160 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 117 children aged 0-2 and 79 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 26% by 2041 (to approximately 118 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 276. 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.