Browse property in Erskineville

Overview

Erskineville, affectionately called “Erko,” sits just 6 km south‑west of the Sydney CBD within the City of Sydney. With 9,657 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, the suburb blends a diverse community, particularly strong Southeast European and Aboriginal ties, with a compact village atmosphere centred on Erskineville Oval and a handful of heritage pubs such as the Imperial Hotel. Housing is principally high‑density: 61.7 % of dwellings are flats or units, 34.5 % semi‑detached or townhouses, and only 3.2 % separate houses, while over half of residents (53.3 %) rent.

Well‑served by public transport, Erskineville is on the Airport & South and Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra rail lines, with nearby Newtown, Macdonaldtown and St Peters stations, and a Transdev John Holland bus route linking Marrickville Metro to Bondi Junction. The suburb hosts two primary schools, Erskineville Public School and St Mary’s Catholic Primary, plus easy access to Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and other secondary campuses. Its rich heritage, green spaces and close proximity to the CBD make it a sought‑after inner‑west locale.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.