Earlwood at a glance
Median house
$2,080,000
-3.5% year on year
Median unit
$955,000
Days on market
45
Average to sell
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
18.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Earlwood.
The postcode for Earlwood is 2206 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Earlwood is $2,080,000.
Earlwood (2206) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW. The median house here is $2,080,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -3.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Earlwood has roughly 18,053 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 45 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Earlwood scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Earlwood's population at 18,053, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,053
Median age
44
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,080,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $955,000, roughly 54% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (45 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $416,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (45 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -3.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,080,000
-3.5% over the past year. Median unit price $955,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$2,080,000
-3.5% annual growth
$955,000
45
Average days to sell
18,053
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.38% (median rent $550/wk against a $2,080,000 price tag). Units yield 3.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.38%
Based on $2,080,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.10%
Based on $955,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-3.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202445 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -3.5%/yr
2021
$2.5M
5-year change
-16%
2026
$2.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
428
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Earlwood.
Local schools for Earlwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Earlwood Public School
Undercliffe Public School
Edgeware School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Earlwood.
- What is the median house price in Earlwood?
- The median house price in Earlwood, NSW 2206 is $2,080,000. The median unit price is $955,000. Annual growth is -3.5%.
- What is the Earlwood postcode?
- Earlwood is in the 2206 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Earlwood?
- Earlwood is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2206. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Earlwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Earlwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Earlwood on this page, including Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Earlwood Public School, Undercliffe Public School.
- How walkable is Earlwood?
- Earlwood has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Earlwood?
- Earlwood is close to Undercliffe, Hurlstone Park, Bardwell Park, Canterbury, Turrella.
- What is the population of Earlwood?
- The population of Earlwood is approximately 18,053 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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