Moving to Eastgardens NSW 2036
What the official numbers say about living in Eastgardens — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $650 a week, against a median household income of $2,232 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Eastgardens grew 406% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (808 → 4,086 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Ireland, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Portuguese, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Eastgardens sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (48% of workers), while 42% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mascot, 4.1 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Waterloo, 5.6 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Juniors Kingsford, 2.1 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Juniors Kingsford, 2.1 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Ferry to La Perouse, 6.6 km south.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 4.1 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 52 schools · 93 cafes & restaurants · 20 supermarkets · 80 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Eastgardens profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Corpus Christi College Maroubra 550 m · South Sydney High School 900 m · Pagewood Public School 1000 m · Matraville Public School 1.4 km · Hartford College 1.4 km · The International French School of Sydney 1.5 km · Daceyville Public School 1.6 km · St Michael's Catholic Primary School 1.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 150 m · Coles 150 m · ALDI 200 m · Coles Local 200 m · Woolworths 1 km · ALDI 1.1 km · Coles 1.3 km · Aldi 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Mutch Park 550 m · Jellicoe Park 650 m · Nagle Park 750 m · Dalley Avenue Reserve 850 m · Chant Reserve 900 m · Grace Campbell Reserve 1.1 km · Snape Park Playground 1.1 km · Devitt Place Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Eastgardens, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Australian Raven · Common Myna.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Eastgardens, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastgardens here | 4,086 | — | 10/10 | 4% |
| Pagewood | 3,885 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
| Hillsdale | 5,647 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Banksmeadow | 508 | — | 10/10 | 4% |
| Daceyville | 1,146 | — | 1/10 | 55% |
| Matraville | 9,925 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Kingsford | 13,492 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bayside — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kingsford Smith — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2036 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Eastgardens profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $650 a week.
The population grew 406% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 808 people to 4,086. It sits about 8 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Mascot station is roughly 4.1 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Kingsford Smith.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Eastgardens vs Pagewood · Eastgardens vs Hillsdale.
Nearby guides: Pagewood · Hillsdale · Banksmeadow · Daceyville · Matraville · Kingsford.
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