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Engadine

NSW 2233 • Greater Sydney

17,736
Population (2021)
$49,192
Median Income
9.23 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Bushland SettingNational Park AccessFamily-FriendlyShire Lifestyle

About Engadine

Engadine is a bushland suburb on the southern edge of Sydney, where over 17,000 residents enjoy Royal National Park on their doorstep. Elevated on the Woronora Plateau, it provides genuine bushland living while remaining accessible via the Illawarra Line. The median income reflects comfortable, established families who've built community over decades.

Engadine town centre provides solid local shopping, while the nearby Heathcote national park access is the real attraction. Walking tracks lead directly into pristine bushland, and wildlife encounters are common. The suburb attracts families who prioritise outdoor lifestyle and community stability. It's Shire living at its most natural—bushland, beaches within reach, and genuine community spirit.

Engadine falls under postcode 2233 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heathcote electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2233
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - West
LGA / Council
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Hughes
State Electorate
Heathcote
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06°, 151.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
9.23 km²
Elevation
147m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Waratah Road Engadine 2233 NSW
  • Woolworths
    1031 Old Princes Highway Engadine 2233 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Engadine, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Lucas Watermills Archaeological Sites
Creekwood Reserve, Voyager Point and Woronora Reserve, Engadine • SHR #01988

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Engadine by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Engadine Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Engadine" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

43 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
17,375
Census 2021
17,736
▲ 2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,756
Income 2021
$49,192
▲ 17.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 15,042
Born Overseas 2,327

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 653
  • 2. New Zealand 180
  • 3. China 96
  • 4. Scotland 78
  • 5. Philippines 76
  • 6. India 74
  • 7. South Africa 71
  • 8. Germany 65
  • 9. Ireland 64
  • 10. United States 56

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 7,835
English 7,625
Irish 2,367
Scottish 1,864
Italian 673
German 625
Australian Aboriginal 318
Chinese 306
Dutch 260
Greek 195

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,570
Both parents born in Australia
3,225
Both parents born overseas
2,510
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.0%
No Religion
36.8%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,158 (6.5%)
5-14 years
2,772 (15.6%)
15-19 years
1,240 (7.0%)
20-24 years
917 (5.2%)
25-34 years
1,608 (9.1%)
35-44 years
2,688 (15.2%)
45-54 years
2,458 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,733 (9.8%)
65-74 years
1,638 (9.2%)
75-84 years
1,192 (6.7%)
85+ years
341 (1.9%)

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