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Population
Edgeworth - Cameron Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends
Edgeworth-Cameron Park's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 19,674. This figure represents a growth of 3,299 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,375. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,060 in June 2024 and an additional 545 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,260 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edgeworth-Cameron Park's growth rate of 20.1% since the 2021 census exceeds that of Rest of NSW (5.9%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Edgeworth-Cameron Park is predicted to experience exceptional growth, increasing by 9,913 persons to 2041 and reflecting a total gain of 42.2% over the 17-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Edgeworth - Cameron Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country
Edgeworth-Cameron Park has averaged approximately 210 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 1,053 homes were approved, with an additional 34 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling has resulted in around 2.3 new residents per year over these five years.
This indicates healthy demand for housing, which should support property values. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $293,000. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals have reached $99.7 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Edgeworth-Cameron Park has seen slightly more development activity, with a 42.0% increase per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.
The area's development activity is well above average nationally, indicating strong developer confidence in the region. New development in Edgeworth-Cameron Park consists of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the area's current housing stock (93.0% houses) reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles, with an increasing demand for diverse and affordable housing options. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth-Cameron Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts suggest that the area will gain approximately 8,298 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may face increased competition as the population continues to grow.
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Infrastructure
Edgeworth - Cameron Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate, and Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.
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Cameron Park Plaza
Completed neighbourhood shopping centre featuring Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and 22 specialty tenancies including PETstock, Snap Fitness, medical centre, dining options, and various retail services. Total GFA of 7,037 sqm with 387 parking spaces, serving the growing Cameron Park community.
Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment
Council-led planning program to refresh and improve the Edgeworth town centre, focusing on streetscape upgrades, mixed-use activation and improved connectivity with nearby community facilities. Recent activity centers on adopted Edgeworth precinct area plans within the Lake Macquarie DCP 2014, guiding future development and town centre outcomes.
Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development
A massive 858-lot residential subdivision valued at $116 million, approved by the Regional Planning Panel in December 2023. Part of Winten Property Group's larger 3,300-home masterplan across 520 hectares spanning Newcastle and Lake Macquarie LGAs. The development includes two new commercial centres, a primary school, and is supported by a $22.6 million Voluntary Planning Agreement providing new parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and shared pathways. Total concept covers 2000 hectares on former coal mining land. The site was purchased from Coal and Allied in 2015 for $65 million.
3 Northville Drive Residential Aged Care Facility
Construction of a two-storey residential aged care facility comprising 80 residential care beds, communal living areas, staff facilities, and ancillary uses as part of the redevelopment of RFBI Hawkins Masonic Village.
Northlakes Local Centre Development Site
Prominent 16,015 sqm E1-zoned site in Cameron Park's thriving retail and commercial precinct with dual street frontages to Northlakes Drive and Elanet Avenue. The site offers excellent opportunity for retail, large-format, and essential services development in a rapidly expanding population area with strong demand for convenience retail and family-oriented amenities.
Sugar Valley Library Museum (kirantakamyari)
Co-located library and museum operated by Lake Macquarie City Council in Cameron Park. Opened April 2023, it showcases West Wallsend history with interactive displays including a virtual reality underground coal mine experience, children's Play Museum, tech and workshop spaces.
Cameron Grove Estate
300-hectare master-planned residential community in Cameron Park, delivering approximately 2,000 dwellings across house-and-land, medium-density and townhouse product. Includes a completed Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood centre, Harrigans Irish Pub (now open), extensive parklands, lake system, restored historic tramway as cycle/pedestrian path, Pasterfield Sports Complex and future council library site. Current stages include Alight townhouses by RIBA Homes and upcoming Salvation Army aged-care facility.
Cameron Grove Estate
Master-planned residential community spanning 300 hectares accommodating approximately 2,000 dwellings in medium density and standard residential blocks. Features full turn-key homes and vacant land with easy access to Cameron Park Plaza, parks, playgrounds, and M1 motorway. Includes Cameron Grove South development with 381-lot subdivision on George Booth Drive. Developed by Roche Group with RIBA Homes as building partner.
Employment
Employment conditions in Edgeworth - Cameron Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally
Edgeworth - Cameron Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of September 2025, which is 0.9% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%.
There were 10,132 residents in work as of September 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 73.1%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 19.9% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 5.3%.
Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, and labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, the Rest of NSW saw a decrease in employment by 0.5% and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edgeworth - Cameron Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Edgeworth - Cameron Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,561. The average income in this area is $68,012. These figures are comparable to national averages. In contrast, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,838 (median) and $74,038 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Edgeworth - Cameron Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 37.8% of locals (7,436 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, reflecting a pattern seen in metropolitan regions where 29.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
Edgeworth - Cameron Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
The dwelling structure in Edgeworth-Cameron Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.6% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgeworth-Cameron Park was at 26.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 24.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Edgeworth-Cameron Park was $450, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area were higher at $2,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Edgeworth - Cameron Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 79.3% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
Edgeworth - Cameron Park shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist
The area's university qualification rate is 18.5%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 32.6%.
Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Edgeworth-Cameron Park has 128 active public transport stops serving buses on 59 routes, offering 1,023 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 181 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, where cars remain the dominant mode at 96%. The region has an average vehicle ownership of 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 19.9% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 146 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 7 weekly trips per stop.
The map provided displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the location's centrepoint.
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Health
Health performance in Edgeworth - Cameron Park is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Edgeworth-Cameron Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (~10,348 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues affect 10.8% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.2%. Conversely, 64.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age residents exhibit a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. The area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,543 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally comparable to those of the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Edgeworth - Cameron Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Edgeworth-Cameron Park showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.8% born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 89.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 50.9%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 2.1%, compared to 0.8% regionally.
Top ancestry groups were Australian (32.1%), English (29.5%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notable differences included Polish (1.0% vs regional 0.5%), Australian Aboriginal (4.9% vs 4.6%), and Macedonian (0.4% vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Edgeworth - Cameron Park's population is younger than the national pattern
The median age of Edgeworth-Cameron Park is 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 cohort represents 16.4% of the population in Edgeworth-Cameron Park, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 7.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.5% to 16.4%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.1% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Edgeworth-Cameron Park's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 1,707 people (53%), increasing from 3,228 to 4,936.