Moving to Ermington NSW 2115
What the official numbers say about living in Ermington — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $1,993 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Ermington grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,470 → 12,686 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, South Korea, Lebanon; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ermington sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (48% of workers), while 48% work from home.
Nearest train station: Meadowbank, 2.9 km east.
Nearest metro station: Epping, 4.9 km north-east.
Nearest light rail stop: Dundas, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 3.2 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 1.5 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 13.9 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 64 schools · 46 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 86 parks — see them all on the Ermington profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Rydalmere East Public School 500 m · Ermington West Public School 750 m · Melrose Park Public School 1.3 km · Rydalmere Public School 1.3 km · Ermington Public School 1.5 km · St Mary's Primary School 1.6 km · St Patrick's Marist College 1.7 km · Yates Avenue Public School 1.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths Ermington 450 m · Aldi 1.5 km · Orange Grocery 2.2 km · Grandma's Secret Orchard 2.3 km · Zetciti Asian Grocery 2.3 km · Coles 2.3 km · Newington Asian Grocery 2.4 km · Woolworths Newington 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Eccles Park 450 m · Brucke Miller reserve 450 m · Lockyer Reserve 500 m · Hughes Avenue Park 750 m · Thomas Wemys Park 800 m · Bretby Park 800 m · Keith McKinnon Park 850 m · Anderson Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ermington, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Superb Fairy-wren · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ermington, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermington here | 12,686 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Melrose Park | 2,059 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Rydalmere | 7,274 | — | 8/10 | 17% |
| Dundas | 4,959 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Dundas Valley | 5,875 | — | 9/10 | 21% |
| Wentworth Point | 12,703 | — | 10/10 | 3% |
| Telopea | 5,356 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Parramatta — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bennelong — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2115 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ermington profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,470 people to 12,686. It sits about 15 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Meadowbank station is roughly 2.9 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Bennelong.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ermington vs Rydalmere · Ermington vs Dundas.
Nearby guides: Melrose Park · Rydalmere · Dundas · Dundas Valley · Wentworth Point · Telopea.
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