New South Wales · Postcode 2233
Engadine postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 28 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Engadine at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Engadine ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Engadine vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Engadine | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,303 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Engadine is a locality 28 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2233. It falls within the Sydney - Sutherland region. The local government area is Sutherland Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Engadine has a population of 17,736 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,303, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 327 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Engadine includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 6,017 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Engadine scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Engadine area, including Engadine High School, St John Bosco College, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School and others.
Engadine is part of the Sutherland - Menai - Heathcote statistical area in New South Wales.
Engadine details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2233 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 17,736 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,303/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $946/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1921/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,017 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 327 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.065722 |
| Longitude | 151.012664 |
| Distance from Sydney | 28 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Sutherland |
| Area (SA3) | Sutherland - Menai - Heathcote |
| Local Government | Sutherland Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Hughes |
| State Electorate | Heathcote |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,930 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,157 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,296 (24.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,191 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 3,171 (17.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,562 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 1,555 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 751 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 748 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 587 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 263 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 87 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 227 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,760 (29.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,673 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,312 (22.0%) |
Schools in Engadine
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Engadine. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Engadine
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.