Eschol Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Eschol Park NSW is 2,607 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eschol Park is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Eschol Park is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Eschol Park has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Eschol Park has a population density of 956 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eschol Park is New Zealand. The most common religion is Catholic (29.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eschol Park is $1,842.

There were 20 recorded offences in Eschol Park in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

Population
2,607
Census 2021
Median income
$820/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Eschol Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Eschol Park is $820 a week, 7% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 866th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureEschol ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$820/wk$765/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,851/wk$1,704/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,842/mo$1,965/mo −6%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.6%22.6% −1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Eschol Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Eschol Park Population

2,607 residents at the 2021 Census.

Eschol Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
Ranked 3,251 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Eschol Park Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,851/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 21.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Eschol Park against your income

About $8,021 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,451/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Eschol Park Schools

20
schools nearby
14
government
981
avg ICSEA score
11,117
total students
St Gregory's College Campbelltown Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,442 students
1057
ICSEA
Mount Annan Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,059 students
1050
ICSEA
Mount Carmel Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,142 students
1041
ICSEA
Gledswood Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 976 students
1038
ICSEA
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 595 students
1033
ICSEA
Gregory Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 647 students
1028
ICSEA
St Andrews Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 761 students
995
ICSEA
Robert Townson Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 430 students
988
ICSEA
Kearns Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 178 students
985
ICSEA
Eschol Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 326 students
979
ICSEA
Blairmount Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 450 students
978
ICSEA
Beverley Park School Government
Combined · U · 59 students
967
ICSEA
Campbelltown North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
967
ICSEA
Robert Townson High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 742 students
963
ICSEA
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 893 students
950
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Eschol Park, with a map

Eschol Park Map

Eschol Park, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Eschol Park, New South Wales: 34.0342°S, 150.8040°E

Eschol Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (20)

People in Eschol Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,270) Female 51.4% (1,341)

Population Density

956
people per km²
2,607 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,019
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.9%
India
1.9%
England
1.8%
Lebanon
1.6%
Philippines
1.2%
Samoa
1.1%
Chile
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
6.3%
Samoan
2.5%
Spanish
2.3%
Hindi
1.3%
Other Indo-Aryan languages
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Bengali
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
32.7%
English
31.2%
Scottish
8.7%
Irish
8.4%
Australian Aboriginal
4.0%
Lebanese
3.3%
Samoan
3.2%
German
3.2%
Indian
3.1%
Italian
3.0%
Filipino
1.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
29.4%
No religion
27.4%
Anglican
12.6%
Islam
6.3%
Not stated
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Buddhism
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.2% 968
Separated
4.0% 83
Divorced
9.7% 198
Widowed
3.1% 63
Never married
36.0% 739

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.6%
Couple: no children
19.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.7%
One parent: children under 15
10.5%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.3%
2 persons
29.6%
3 persons
21.7%
4 persons
16.7%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Eschol Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 884 occupied private dwellings in Eschol Park at the 2021 Census, 20.1% were rented, 27.5% owned outright and 51.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
27.5% 243 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
51.2% 453 dwellings
Rented
20.1% 178 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
3.2%
3 bedrooms
61.5%
4 bedrooms
26.6%
5 bedrooms
6.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
6.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Eschol Park

Employment

Employed full-time
36.6% 639 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 336 people
Unemployed
3.4% 60 people
Not in labour force
40.7% 711 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Professionals
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
16.5%
Community & Personal Service
14.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.2%
Managers
8.9%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Labourers
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.8%
Did not go to work
26.5%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Train
1.4%
Bus
1.1%
Walked only
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%
Certificate I/II
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.3%
Engineering
19.0%
Society & Culture
16.1%
Education
9.2%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Health
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Information Technology
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.6%
Secondary: Government
17.3%
Pre-school
12.2%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.4%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
248
Asthma
110
Diabetes
100
Arthritis
86
Heart disease
60
Lung condition
44
Cancer
34
Kidney disease
23
Stroke
23
Dementia
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 267
Did not provide
86.4% 1,702

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.2% 162
Not a volunteer
91.8% 1,811

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.7% 53
Never served
97.3% 1,932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.6%
1 child
14.7%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
16.4%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
53
1971: 1980
96
1981: 1990
102
1991: 2000
86
2001: 2010
106
2011: 2015
62
2016
21
2017
19
2018
11
2019
10
2020
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
32.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,254
Moved from NSW
152
Moved: same area (SA2)
62
Moved from overseas
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5: 14 hours
26.5%
15: 29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
31.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.3%
Step family: no other children
9.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Eschol Park Crime Statistics

20 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
9
Assault
4
Sexual Offences
2
Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Eschol Park

The closest suburb to Eschol Park is Eagle Vale, 0.8 km away.

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0.8 km away · income $728/wk · rent $400/wk
Claymore
1.6 km away · income $483/wk · rent $209/wk
Kearns
1.6 km away · income $908/wk · rent $420/wk
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1.8 km away · income $715/wk · rent $400/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eschol Park

What is the population of Eschol Park NSW?

The population of Eschol Park NSW is 2,607 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 956 people per km². Eschol Park is ranked #2,649 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eschol Park?

The median personal income in Eschol Park NSW is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year. The median household income is $1,851 per week. Family income is $2,019 per week. Eschol Park is ranked #3,251 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eschol Park?

Median rent in Eschol Park NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Eschol Park ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eschol Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eschol Park NSW is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eschol Park?

The median age in Eschol Park NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eschol Park a good suburb to live in?

Eschol Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,607. The median income is $820/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11444. All dollar figures in AUD.