Eveleigh NSW 2015

Suburb

Suburb Summary

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.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

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.

Houses vs Apartments
2.6%
80.1%
17.3%
Houses (2.6%)
Apartments (80.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (17.3%)
Apartment Price Range$765k–$2.1MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

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.

Road & rail proximity
0.9%
98.2%
0.9%
On a major road (0.9%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Eveleigh
WILSON ST0.9% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Eveleigh NSW 2015.

Services in Eveleigh NSW 2015
Erskineville
Macdonaldtown
Redfern
Waterloo

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Eveleigh NSW 2015, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Alexandria Park Community School
Good level71% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Darlington Public School
Developing level28.7% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Newtown Public School
Good level0.3% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Alexandria Park Community School
Good level99.7% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Strong level0.3% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Eveleigh NSW 2015 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
100%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
22.2%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
0%
Of houses affected
Flood
0%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Eveleigh NSW 2015 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station100%Of all houses

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Eveleigh NSW 2015.

Median land value$1.1MOf houses affected
Houses with a pool0%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Eveleigh NSW 2015, and how each pocket compares.

Median house priceDerived from sales
House sales0Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Eveleigh NSW 2015, tracked separately from houses.

Eveleigh Apartment Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$441k · 2007$440k · 2008$460k · 2009$760k · 2010$550k · 2011$556k · 2012$607k · 2013$646k · 2014$705k · 2015$880k · 2016$840k · 2017$754k · 2019$830k · 2020$810k · 2021$1.2M · 2024$1.1M · 202519962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Eveleigh NSW 2015, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales4Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Eveleigh NSW 2015.

Median apartment rent$900Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Eveleigh NSW 2015, ranked by number of lots.

1
49 HENDERSON RD, EVELEIGH NSW 2015Large project (100+ lots)
2
7 CARRIAGEWORKS WAY, EVELEIGH NSW 2015Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
8 AURORA PL, EVELEIGH NSW 2015Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
4
11 ROWLEY ST, EVELEIGH NSW 2015Small project (<20 lots)
5
29 ROWLEY ST, EVELEIGH NSW 2015Small project (<20 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Eveleigh NSW 2015 residents.

Professionals30%
Managers10%
Technicians and Trades Workers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Eveleigh NSW 2015 community.

Median age34Years
Median income$1,699Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
70%
30%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Eveleigh NSW 2015 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children62.1%
Married without children35.9%
Other3.4%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Eveleigh NSW 2015 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia52.5%
New_Zealand4.8%
Vietnam4.2%
China3.9%
England2.7%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Eveleigh NSW 2015 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity34.5%
No Religion19.8%
Buddhism8.5%

Crime in Eveleigh NSW 2015

How safe is Eveleigh NSW 2015? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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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.