Erskineville, NSW 2043 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Erskineville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2043, home to 9,657 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 4 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,657
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $3,020 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,704 /week
- Median family income
- $3,766 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $620 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Erskineville Public School
- Newtown Public School
- Newtown High School of Performing Arts
- Central Sydney Intensive English High School
- Camdenville Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 train stops, 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 train stops, 2 metro stops, 117 bus stops
- Erskineville Station, Platform 3
- Erskineville Station, Platform 2
- Erskineville Station, Platform 1
- Coulson St After Mitchell Rd
- Waterloo Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 102 cafés
- 191 restaurants
- 47 pubs and bars
- 132 parks and reserves
- 21 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 28 supermarkets
- 64 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 5.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 42.9% of the 6,165 resolvable premises in Erskineville. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 26.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 28.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 433 across postcode 2043 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 165 theft, 79 violent offences, 50 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erskineville?
Erskineville (NSW 2043) had 9,657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Erskineville?
The median advertised rent in Erskineville is $620/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Erskineville?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Erskineville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Erskineville Public School (0.3 km), Newtown Public School (0.6 km), Newtown High School of Performing Arts (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Erskineville?
Erskineville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (42.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Erskineville?
Across postcode 2043, 433 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (165), violent (79), vehicle theft (50). 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 Erskineville?
In Erskineville, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (5.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Erskineville?
131 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Erskineville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 train stops, 33 bus 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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