Engadine

NSW 2233 • Greater Sydney

17,736
Population (2021)
$49,192
Median Income
9.23 kmΒ²
Area
147m
Elevation
Bushland SettingNational Park AccessFamily-FriendlyShire Lifestyle

About Engadine

Engadine is a bushland suburb on the southern edge of Sydney, where over 17,000 residents enjoy Royal National Park on their doorstep. Elevated on the Woronora Plateau, it provides genuine bushland living while remaining accessible via the Illawarra Line. The median income reflects comfortable, established families who've built community over decades.

Engadine town centre provides solid local shopping, while the nearby Heathcote national park access is the real attraction. Walking tracks lead directly into pristine bushland, and wildlife encounters are common. The suburb attracts families who prioritise outdoor lifestyle and community stability. It's Shire living at its most naturalβ€”bushland, beaches within reach, and genuine community spirit.

Engadine falls under postcode 2233 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heathcote electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2233
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - West
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06Β°, 151.02Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
9.23 kmΒ²
Elevation
147m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Waratah Road Engadine 2233 NSW
  • Woolworths
    1031 Old Princes Highway Engadine 2233 NSW

πŸŽ“ Schools

πŸ›οΈ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Engadine, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Creekwood Reserve, Voyager Point and Woronora Reserve, Engadine • SHR #01988

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
39 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
17,375
Census 2021
17,736
2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,756
Income 2021
$49,192
17.8% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 15,042
Born Overseas 2,327

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 653
  • 2. New Zealand 180
  • 3. China 96
  • 4. Scotland 78
  • 5. Philippines 76
  • 6. India 74
  • 7. South Africa 71
  • 8. Germany 65
  • 9. Ireland 64
  • 10. United States 56
  • 11. Thailand 47
  • 12. Italy 42
  • 13. Netherlands 37
  • 14. Indonesia 27
  • 15. Malaysia 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 7,835
English 7,625
Irish 2,367
Scottish 1,864
Italian 673
German 625
Australian Aboriginal 318
Chinese 306
Dutch 260
Greek 195

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,570
Both parents born in Australia
3,225
Both parents born overseas
2,510
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.0%
No Religion
36.8%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,158 (6.5%)
5-14 years
2,772 (15.6%)
15-19 years
1,240 (7.0%)
20-24 years
917 (5.2%)
25-34 years
1,608 (9.1%)
35-44 years
2,688 (15.2%)
45-54 years
2,458 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,733 (9.8%)
65-74 years
1,638 (9.2%)
75-84 years
1,192 (6.7%)
85+ years
341 (1.9%)

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