Erskineville at a glance
Median house
$1,855,000
+2.5% year on year
Median unit
$443,520
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
9,657
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Erskineville.
The postcode for Erskineville is 2043 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Erskineville is $1,855,000.
Erskineville (2043) sits in the Sydney region of NSW. The median house here is $1,855,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.5% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Erskineville has roughly 9,657 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Erskineville 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, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Erskineville's population at 9,657, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 33% lone person).
Population
9,657
Median age
34
Family households
58%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,855,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $443,520, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.5%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $371,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,855,000
+2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $443,520.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$1,855,000
+2.5% annual growth
$443,520
9,657
Median age: 34
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.52% (median rent $900/wk against a $1,855,000 price tag). Units yield 7.27% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.52%
Based on $1,855,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.27%
Based on $443,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+2.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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 +2.5%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+13%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
471
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
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Erskineville.
Local schools for Erskineville
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Government School Catchment
Erskineville Public School
Newtown Public School
Newtown High School of Performing Arts
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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 Erskineville.
- What is the median house price in Erskineville?
- The median house price in Erskineville, NSW 2043 is $1,855,000. The median unit price is $443,520. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- What is the Erskineville postcode?
- Erskineville is in the 2043 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Erskineville?
- Erskineville is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2043. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Erskineville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in Erskineville?
- There are 20 schools serving Erskineville on this page, including Erskineville Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newtown Public School.
- How walkable is Erskineville?
- Erskineville has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Erskineville?
- Erskineville is close to Alexandria, Newtown, Eveleigh, Golden Grove, Marrickville Metro.
- What is the population of Erskineville?
- The population of Erskineville is approximately 9,657 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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