Eastgardens, NSW 2036
Bayside CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2036
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Median house price
$3,200,000
Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Eastgardens at a glance
- Median unit
- $437,040
- Weekly rent
- $1,498
- Houses · units $1,050
- Population
- 4,086
- Median age 31
Prices: Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Eastgardens
Houses change hands at $3,200,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (18 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $437,040, roughly 86% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $640,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036)
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What to know about Eastgardens
Eastgardens (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $3,200,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Eastgardens has roughly 4,086 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Eastgardens scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,062 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 66/100
- Transit
- 40/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Eastgardens's population at 4,086, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (39% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 39%
- Renter occupied
- 59%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.43% (median rent $1498/wk against a $3,200,000 price tag). Units yield 12.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 59% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.43%
- On the $3,200,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 12.49%
- On the $437,040 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
375 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,062 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Eastgardens
- What is the median house price in Eastgardens?
- The median house price in Eastgardens, NSW 2036 is $3,200,000 (median of 18 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $437,040.
- How much is my house worth in Eastgardens?
- A useful starting point is the Eastgardens median house price of $3,200,000 (units $437,040). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Eastgardens a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Eastgardens is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $1,498 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,200,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Eastgardens: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Eastgardens is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Eastgardens postcode?
- Eastgardens is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Eastgardens?
- Eastgardens is a suburb in the Bayside Council area, NSW 2036.
- What is the average rent in Eastgardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1498, for units it's $1050.
- What schools are in Eastgardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Eastgardens on this page, including Corpus Christi College Maroubra, South Sydney High School, Matraville Public School.
- How walkable is Eastgardens?
- Eastgardens has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eastgardens?
- Eastgardens is close to Hillsdale, Pagewood, Maroubra, Maroubra South, Matraville.
- What is the population of Eastgardens?
- The population of Eastgardens is approximately 4,086 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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