Erskineville
NSW 2043 • Greater Sydney
About Erskineville
Erskineville is a compact, inner-city suburb located approximately 3 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD in the City of Sydney LGA. With a population of around 9,657, it is a densely settled suburb known for its Victorian terrace houses, narrow streets, and a thriving village atmosphere. The suburb borders Newtown, St Peters, and Alexandria, and sits at a median age of just 34 years, reflecting its strong appeal to young professionals.
The suburb is home to the iconic Imperial Hotel — famously featured in the 1994 film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — and a buzzing cafe and bar scene centred on Erskineville Road. Sydney Park, one of the largest parks in the inner south, is just moments away and provides expansive green space, wetlands, and cycling paths. With Erskineville, Macdonaldtown, and St Peters train stations all within easy reach, public transport connectivity is exceptional.
Erskineville falls under postcode 2043 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newtown electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 308,309 — City via King Street 10–15 min
- 422 — Newtown / Glebe 10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ One of Sydney's most transit-connected inner suburbs; train to Central takes under 10 minutes.
Almost all daily errands can be accomplished on foot. Excellent access to cafes, parks, restaurants, and transport within a short walk.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Erskineville Public School ICSEA 11559557 5206 Swanson St
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54 Swanson Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Erskineville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Erskineville by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Erskineville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Erskineville" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
117 state housing + 39 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 742
- 2. China 339
- 3. New Zealand 306
- 4. United States 162
- 5. India 107
- 6. Ireland 102
- 7. South Africa 100
- 8. Malaysia 90
- 9. Philippines 86
- 10. Scotland 84
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)