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ErskinevilleNSW 2043
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Erskineville is home to ~9,657 residents (median age 34), with 53% of households renting.
Rent in Erskineville
The median house rent in Erskineville is $950/week (123 new leases). Units have a median of $868/week (598 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2043, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $745/wk | $750/wk |
| 2 | $915/wk | $1052/wk |
| 3 | $1200/wk | $1480/wk |
| 4+ | $1580/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Erskineville fall in the intake zones of Erskineville Public School, Alexandria Park Community School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Erskineville Public School#59 of 2159 in NSW
- Alexandria Park Community School#505 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Erskineville has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Gowrie NSW Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre, SCECS OSHC St Mary's Erskineville, SDN Erskineville Children's Education and Care Centre.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Erskineville Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, Broadway Shopping Centre, Surry Hill Shopping Village. 3 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Erskineville (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 51 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 25 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15 | Downward |
Development activity
81 development applications were lodged in Erskineville over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Erskineville — quick answers
What is the median rent in Erskineville?
Houses in Erskineville (postcode 2043) have a median asking rent of $950/week; units have a median of $868/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Erskineville?
Erskineville addresses can be zoned for Erskineville Public School, Alexandria Park Community School. Erskineville Public School ranks in roughly the top 3% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Erskineville?
Erskineville has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Erskineville to the Sydney CBD?
From Erskineville Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 21 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Erskineville?
81 development applications were lodged in Erskineville in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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