Edgeworth - Cameron Park

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 was around 18,563 as of May 2026. This showed an increase of 2,188 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,375. The growth was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 18,516 in June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,189 persons per square kilometer. Edgeworth - Cameron Park's growth exceeded Rest of NSW's (4.9%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.2% to overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Predictions show exceptional growth placing it in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 9,104 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 48.8% over the 16 years.

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 averaged approximately 210 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 1,053 homes were approved, with an additional 105 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.3 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating healthy demand for housing.

The average construction cost value of these new dwellings was approximately $293,000. In FY-26 alone, $99.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Edgeworth-Cameron Park has seen slightly more development activity, with a 41.0% increase per person over the five-year period. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. The area's development activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the region.

New developments consist of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the area's current housing composition (93.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and a need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 95 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth-Cameron Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 9,057 residents through to 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting property price increases.

Edgeworth - Cameron Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate again, and Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment performance in Edgeworth - Cameron Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Edgeworth - Cameron Park has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.5%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively high.

There are 9,999 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.5% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 71.0%, exceeding Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 19.9% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.3% while labour force grew by 1.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Edgeworth - Cameron Park SA2 had a median income of $59,561 and an average income of $68,012. These figures are in line with national averages. Compared to Regional NSW, the median was higher at $52,390 and the average was slightly lower at $65,215. Based on a 10.32% increase since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,708 (median) and $75,031 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that incomes in Edgeworth - Cameron Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 37.8% of locals (7,016 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to metropolitan regions where 29.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgeworth-Cameron Park was at 26.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, exceeding Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Edgeworth-Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Edgeworth - Cameron Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.3 percent of all households, including 40.2 percent couples with children, 25.7 percent couples without children, and 12.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.7 percent, with lone person households at 18.5 percent and group households making up 2.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4 people.

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, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (32.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (11.7%), secondary (8.1%), and tertiary (3.8%) levels.

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 a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 59 individual routes, offering 1,023 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and most commuters travel outward; cars remain the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 19.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 146 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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.

A range of health conditions impact both younger and older age cohorts in the area. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~9,764 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.8 and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents in Edgeworth - Cameron Park have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 13.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,422 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly inline with the general population.

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 has a below-average cultural diversity level, with 87.8% of its population born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 89.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 50.9% of the population. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented compared to regional NSW, with 2.1% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.1%), English (29.5%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notable differences exist in Polish (1.0% vs 0.5%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.9% vs 4.6%) representation, with Macedonian being similar at both local (0.4%) and regional levels (0.4%).

Edgeworth - Cameron Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Edgeworth-Cameron Park has a median age of 35 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.7% locally compared to the regional average, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 7.2%. According to the 2021 Census, Edgeworth-Cameron Park's population aged 25 to 34 grew from 14.5% to 15.7%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 15.3% to 16.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 15.1% to 14.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that Edgeworth-Cameron Park's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 60%, adding 1,755 residents to reach a total of 4,674.