Eastgardens suburb profile
Eastgardens is a vibrant suburb in Sydney's eastern suburbs, known for its convenient location and excellent shopping facilities. Situated approximately 9km from the Sydney CBD, it is home to the popular Westfield Eastgardens shopping centre, offering a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment options. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, providing easy access to surrounding areas and the city. Eastgardens is predominantly residential, featuring a mix of modern apartments and family homes. Its proximity to beaches, parks, and schools makes it an attractive choice for families and professionals seeking a balanced urban lifestyle.
Eastgardens property market performance
Current median dwelling price$1,846,250Past 3 months
Property growth+1.0%Past 12 months
Eastgardens has shown stability in its property market, with unit values remaining unchanged over the past 12 months and a median price of approximately $1.15 million. Limited house sales were recorded, with data showing a 4.3% increase in median house value, although specific sales figures and market days for houses are absent.
In the last three months, units have shown moderate activity with 34 sales and a median market time of 50 days, indicating steady buyer interest. Despite this, houses remain scarce on the market, reflecting either low demand or available inventory.
Eastgardens' rental market has been more dynamic, with house rents increasing by 8.2% to $1,325, while unit rents remained constant at $1,100. This differential may suggest heightened demand for house rentals in the area.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | $1.15M |
Change in value Past 12 months | 4.3% | -2.2% |
Sold Past 3 months | 4 | 34 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | N/A | 50 |
Average rent Past 12 months | $1325 | $1100 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 8.2% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Eastgardens demographics
Eastgardens, located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, is a vibrant and youthful community with a population of 4,086. The suburb is known for its convenient access to shopping and recreational facilities, with the Westfield Eastgardens shopping centre serving as a central hub for residents. The median age of 31 reflects a young and dynamic population, with many families and professionals attracted to the area's modern amenities and lifestyle opportunities.
The suburb's household composition is diverse, with a significant proportion of couple families with children (41%) and couple families without children (44.7%). This balance indicates a community that caters to both growing families and young couples. Additionally, one-parent families make up 10.9% of the households, contributing to the suburb's inclusive and family-friendly atmosphere.
Housing in Eastgardens is predominantly rental-based, with 60.4% of properties being rented. This high rental rate suggests a demand for flexible living arrangements, appealing to both students and professionals who value the suburb's proximity to the city and beaches. Property ownership is split between those owning outright (15.1%) and those with a mortgage (24.5%), indicating a mix of long-term residents and new buyers entering the market. Overall, Eastgardens offers a lively and convenient lifestyle, making it an attractive choice for a wide range of residents.
Eastgardens infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Eastgardens is anchored by the large Westfield Eastgardens shopping centre, which continues to operate as a major retail and services hub for the area, including facilities such as a Service NSW centre and health services, supporting strong local amenity and employment.[2][5][8] The centre’s ongoing upgrades and tenant mix refreshes enhance convenience and lifestyle appeal, which can help underpin demand for nearby apartments and units as buyers prioritise walkable access to shops and services.[8]
Proximity to major arterial roads and frequent bus services along Bunnerong Road and nearby Anzac Parade provides good connectivity to the CBD and surrounding employment centres, a factor that typically supports buyer and renter interest in well-located medium-density housing.[2][3] There are currently no widely publicised new rail projects or major greenfield developments specific to Eastgardens, so short- to medium-term market dynamics are likely to be driven more by incremental retail enhancements, local road connectivity and access to nearby beaches and parks than by large-scale infrastructure change.[2][3]
Eastgardens rental market trends
The rental market in Eastgardens shows moderate growth, with house rents increasing 8.2% over the past year to $1,325 per week, while unit rents remain steady at $1,100 per week. The suburb's stable unit rental prices and growing demand for houses make it an attractive option for both renters and investors seeking consistency and potential growth.
Suburbs near Eastgardens
Some popular suburbs near Eastgardens include:
How does Eastgardens compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Eastgardens’s median house price is 4.7% lower than Matraville’s.
- Median unit prices: Eastgardens’s median unit price is 45.0% higher than Hillsdale’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Eastgardens have grown 49.2% higher than in Hillsdale.
- Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Hillsdale have risen 7.4% more than in Eastgardens over the past year.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Eastgardens are selling 12.3% faster than in Matraville.
- Investment considerations: In Eastgardens, the rental yield for house is 46.7% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 41.4% higher.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Eastgardens have grown 37.5% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Eastgardens have grown 20.2% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

