Eveleigh NSW 2015
Eveleigh, NSW 2015 is an inner-city Sydney suburb in the City & Eastern Suburbs region, governed by the City of Sydney. It is best known as an innovation and creative precinct, centred on the heritage-rich South Eveleigh technology hub and former railway workshops. Housing is overwhelmingly apartment-based, with very few separate houses. The suburb has excellent walkability, strong cultural appeal and broad bus access, with nearby Redfern Station on the T2 and T3 lines and nearby Sydney Metro at Central. Public transport to the CBD is about 20 minutes. Household income is generally above average. Major shopping options nearby include East Village.
The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Eveleigh NSW 2015 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.
How close Eveleigh NSW 2015 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.
Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Eveleigh NSW 2015.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots across Eveleigh NSW 2015 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.
The share of Eveleigh NSW 2015 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.
Typical land characteristics and common property features across Eveleigh NSW 2015.
How property prices vary across the different pockets of Eveleigh NSW 2015, and how each pocket compares.
The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Eveleigh NSW 2015, tracked separately from houses.
Where apartment projects are concentrated across Eveleigh NSW 2015, with project-level sales context.
The median weekly rent for apartments in Eveleigh NSW 2015.
The largest apartment projects in Eveleigh NSW 2015, ranked by number of lots.
13 popular apartments in Eveleigh NSW 2015
Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Eveleigh NSW 2015 community.
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Living in Eveleigh NSW 2015: Suburb Profile & FAQs
Common questions about living in and buying property in Eveleigh NSW 2015 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.
Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.
Is EVELEIGH NSW 2015 a good suburb for families?
EVELEIGH NSW 2015 is a mixed rather than standout option for families. On the positive side, the school ratings are very strong, with both primary and secondary education at 10 out of 10, which will catch the eye of buyers focused on schooling. The share of children is modest, with about 6.0% aged 0 to 4 and 10.2% aged 5 to 14, and the average household size of 2.3 suggests EVELEIGH is not dominated by larger family households. Housing mix matters here too: only about 1% of homes are separate houses, while around 84% are apartments, so buyers wanting a backyard, more internal space, or a quieter family street may find the suburb limiting. For some families, especially those prioritising schooling, inner-city access and apartment living, EVELEIGH can still work well. The trade-off is that it feels more urban and compact than a classic family-friendly suburb with lots of houses and a calmer residential character.
What is it like to live in EVELEIGH NSW 2015?
Living in EVELEIGH NSW 2015 feels urban, creative and highly walkable. EVELEIGH sits in the City & Eastern Suburbs region and has an innovation and creative precinct character, so the lifestyle is more inner-city and fast-moving than suburban and quiet. Walkability is excellent at 5 out of 5, culture is strong at 4 out of 5, and retail is a moderate 3 out of 5, which together suggest a convenient day-to-day lifestyle with easy access to surrounding amenities rather than a self-contained village feel. The area is clearly built-up, with only about 10.1% canopy cover, so buyers should expect a harder urban environment rather than a leafy setting. That combination will suit people who like being close to work, dining and city activity. The trade-off is that EVELEIGH is not especially calm or green, and with safety rated 1 out of 5, buyers who place a high premium on a peaceful, low-intensity environment may prefer a different suburb style.
Is EVELEIGH NSW 2015 well connected for commuting?
EVELEIGH NSW 2015 is well connected for commuting, especially for buyers who rely on public transport. Train access is nearby via Redfern on the T2 and T3 lines, metro access is also nearby via the M1 around Central, and bus services are listed as many, so EVELEIGH has a strong overall transport network even without its own light rail or ferry service. Commute times are a practical strength too, with the average trip to the Sydney CBD at around 20 minutes by public transport and 15 minutes by car. For many professionals, that makes EVELEIGH a genuinely good commuter suburb. The trade-off is that some of that convenience depends on using nearby hubs rather than stepping onto transport directly within the suburb itself. Buyers wanting multiple transport modes at their doorstep may see that as a minor compromise, but for most inner-city commuters EVELEIGH still performs strongly.
Who does EVELEIGH NSW 2015 suit best?
EVELEIGH NSW 2015 suits professionals, couples and buyers who want an inner-city apartment lifestyle best. The resident profile points clearly in that direction: professionals are the largest occupation group at 33.6%, managers and professionals together make up about 45.7% of residents, the median age is 31, and around 75.9% of homes are rented. Housing is overwhelmingly apartment-based, with about 84% apartments and only around 1% separate houses, so EVELEIGH is much better aligned with buyers comfortable in higher-density living than those chasing a traditional house-and-yard setup. Median weekly personal income of $844 and family income of $1,375 suggest a mixed but working, urban population rather than a prestige family-house market. In practical terms, EVELEIGH is a strong fit for buyers who value access, convenience and a city-fringe lifestyle. It may suit larger families or buyers wanting long-term low-density living less well, simply because the housing stock and overall feel are not really built around that need.
What are the pros and cons of living in EVELEIGH NSW 2015?
The main trade-off in EVELEIGH NSW 2015 is simple: you get excellent inner-city convenience, but you give up space, greenery and a more relaxed suburban feel. What EVELEIGH does well is clear. It is highly walkable at 5 out of 5, culturally strong at 4 out of 5, supported by many bus services, and close to both train and metro connections, with quick CBD access by both public transport and car. That makes day-to-day living efficient, especially for buyers who work in or around the city. The suburb’s creative, innovation-led identity also gives it a more contemporary and energetic feel than many traditional residential pockets. The compromises are just as important. EVELEIGH is heavily apartment-based, has low canopy cover at about 10.1%, and safety is rated 1 out of 5, so it will not suit every buyer equally. People wanting more peace, greenery or a classic family-house environment will notice those limits most, while urban lifestyle buyers may see them as acceptable trade-offs.
What are property prices like in EVELEIGH NSW 2015?
Property prices in EVELEIGH NSW 2015 look expensive for an apartment-led suburb, although the recent sales sample is very small. In the last six months, the available suburb sales data shows one recorded apartment sale at a median price of $1.21 million, with the average also at $1.21 million. That is not enough to treat as a full market picture, but it does suggest that buying property in EVELEIGH is not really an entry-level inner-Sydney proposition, even though the suburb is dominated by apartments rather than houses. For buyers comparing city-fringe locations, EVELEIGH appears to ask a meaningful budget for convenience, walkability and proximity to major transport and employment hubs. The practical trade-off is that you may pay a fairly strong price for location and connectivity while still getting apartment living rather than land. For professionals or downsizers who value access and urban lifestyle, that may still stack up well.
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