Edgeworth - Cameron Park
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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

As of November 2025, Edgeworth-Cameron Park's population is approximately 18,386. This figure represents a 12.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,375. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 18,067 as of June 2024 and an additional 552 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,177 persons per square kilometer. Edgeworth-Cameron Park's growth exceeded both the non-metro area (5.1%) and its SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Edgeworth-Cameron Park is predicted to have an additional 9,913 persons, marking a total gain of 52.1% over the 17-year period.

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. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 1,053 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling has resulted in 2.3 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

This indicates strong demand for housing, which should support property values. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $293,000. In terms of commercial development, $99.7 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment. Comparatively, Edgeworth - Cameron Park has seen slightly more development activity than the rest of NSW over the past five years, with a 42.0% increase per person. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

Notably, this level of development activity is above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. The new development in Edgeworth - Cameron Park consists of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium to high-density housing. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing stock, which is currently 93.0% houses. This change indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 95 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth - Cameron Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 9,586 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, there may be a struggle to match population growth with housing supply, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Edgeworth - Cameron Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that may affect the area. Notable projects include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate, and Appletree Grove Estate West Wallsend. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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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 2.8% as of June 2025.

This is 0.9% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. There were 9,849 residents in work during this period. Workforce participation in Edgeworth - Cameron Park was 67.6%, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) 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 growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Edgeworth - Cameron Park's median income among taxpayers was $55,534 with an average of $64,095. These figures align with national averages. Compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates are approximately $62,537 (median) and $72,177 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Edgeworth - Cameron Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows 37.8% of locals (6,949 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to metropolitan regions at 29.9%. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 67th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Edgeworth - Cameron Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Edgeworth - Cameron Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.5% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgeworth - Cameron Park stood at 26.4%, with mortgaged properties at 49.0% and rented ones at 24.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent in the area was $450, higher than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $380. Nationally, Edgeworth - Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than 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% 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 making up 2.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Edgeworth - Cameron Park shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 18.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (32.6%).

Educational participation is high at 30.9%, including 11.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Edgeworth-Cameron Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,351 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992) with balanced educational opportunities. The three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents are at 7.3, below the regional average of 12.3, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Edgeworth - Cameron Park shows that there are currently 120 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 56 individual routes providing service to them. Together, these routes facilitate approximately 1,150 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in the region is rated as excellent, with residents typically located about 184 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are around 164 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Edgeworth - Cameron Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Edgeworth - Cameron Park faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Approximately 52% (~9,542 people) of residents have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.8%) and asthma (9.2%). Conversely, 64.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 60.3% in Rest of NSW. As of 2016, 13.0% (~2,392 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 21.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention due to specific challenges faced by this demographic.

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 below-average 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 0.7% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (32.1%), English (29.5%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notable ethnic group divergences included Polish (1.0% vs 0.6%), Australian Aboriginal (4.9% vs 4.5%), and Macedonian (0.4% vs 0.2%).

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 also lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, those aged 25-34 are over-represented in Edgeworth-Cameron Park at 16.1%, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 14.5% to 16.1%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Edgeworth-Cameron Park's age profile will change significantly. The number of people aged 25 to 34 is projected to increase by 1,974 (67%), from 2,961 to 4,936.