Eastlakes at a glance
Median house
$2,062,500
+5.3% year on year
Median unit
$690,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,347
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Eastlakes.
The postcode for Eastlakes is 2018 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Eastlakes is $2,062,500.
Eastlakes (2018) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $2,062,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.3% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Eastlakes has roughly 6,347 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Eastlakes scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eastlakes's population at 6,347, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,347
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,062,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $690,000, roughly 67% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.3%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $413,000. 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 (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +5.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,062,500
+5.3% over the past year. Median unit price $690,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$2,062,500
+5.3% annual growth
$690,000
42
Average days to sell
6,347
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.31% (median rent $520/wk against a $2,062,500 price tag). Units yield 2.86% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.31%
Based on $2,062,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.86%
Based on $690,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+5.3%
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 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 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 +5.3%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+29%
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.
440
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.
100
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Eastlakes.
Local schools for Eastlakes
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Government School Catchment
Gardeners Road Public School
J J Cahill Memorial High School
Eastlakes Public 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 Eastlakes.
- What is the median house price in Eastlakes?
- The median house price in Eastlakes, NSW 2018 is $2,062,500. The median unit price is $690,000. Annual growth is +5.3%.
- What is the Eastlakes postcode?
- Eastlakes is in the 2018 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Eastlakes?
- Eastlakes is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2018. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eastlakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Eastlakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Eastlakes on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Therese Catholic Primary School, Gardeners Road Public School.
- How walkable is Eastlakes?
- Eastlakes has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eastlakes?
- Eastlakes is close to Rosebery, Beaconsfield, Mascot, Zetland, Daceyville.
- What is the population of Eastlakes?
- The population of Eastlakes is approximately 6,347 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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