Engadine, NSW 2233 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Engadine is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2233, home to 17,736 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 17,736
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,303 /week
- Median personal income
- $946 /week
- Median family income
- $2,602 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Engadine Public School
- Engadine High School
- Engadine West Public School
- Yarrawarrah Public School
- Heathcote High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 106 bus stops
- Engadine Community Centre, Old Princes Hwy
- Old Princes Hwy Opp Engadine Community Centre
- Waratah Rd At Dernancourt Av
- Waratah Rd Opp Engadine Public School
- Engadine Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 29.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 94.7% of the 5,760 resolvable premises in Engadine. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 5.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 94.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 595 across postcode 2233 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 186 violent offences, 125 theft, 88 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Engadine?
Engadine (NSW 2233) had 17,736 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Engadine?
The median advertised rent in Engadine is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Engadine?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Engadine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Engadine Public School (0.2 km), Engadine High School (0.6 km), Engadine West Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Engadine?
Engadine is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Engadine?
Across postcode 2233, 595 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (186), theft (125), property damage (88). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Engadine?
In Engadine, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (29.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Engadine?
108 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Engadine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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