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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 was 16,375 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is estimated to be around 18,386, an increase of 2,011 people (12.3%) since the 2021 Census. This growth was inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 18,067 in June 2024 and an additional 552 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,177 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edgeworth-Cameron Park's growth of 12.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's growth of 5.1%. Interstate migration contributed about 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.
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 increase by 9,913 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 52.1% 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 29 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.
The average construction cost value of new homes is around $293,000. This financial year has seen $99.7 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Edgeworth-Cameron Park has slightly more development activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over this five-year period. This activity is notably higher than the national average, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. The new development consists of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium to high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options.
This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 93.0% houses. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth-Cameron Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Edgeworth-Cameron Park will gain approximately 9,586 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting property price increases.
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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. The following list details those expected to be 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. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% as of the past year, showing an employment growth estimate of 3.3%.
As of September 2025, 10,132 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 67.6%, compared to 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, 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%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National projections suggest employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years in Edgeworth - Cameron Park, based on its industry-specific mix.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Edgeworth - Cameron Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $55,534, with an average of $64,095. This figure is just below the national average. In comparison, Rest of NSW has a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Edgeworth - Cameron Park's median income would be approximately $62,537 and the average would be around $72,177 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Edgeworth - Cameron Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 37.8% of locals (6,949 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in 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 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 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 7.5% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Edgeworth - Cameron Park was 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 $1,900. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $380. 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.
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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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.
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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 the NSW 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%). 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, 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 120 active public transport stops. All are bus stops. They are served by 56 different routes, offering a total of 1,150 weekly passenger trips.
The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 184 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 164 daily trips across all routes, which equals about nine weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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 to a higher degree among older residents.
Approximately 52% (~9,542 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area rate. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.8%) and asthma (9.2%), while 64.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 60.3% in Rest of NSW. There are 13.0% (2,392 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 21.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the specific challenges they face.
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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 low cultural diversity, with 87.8% born in Australia, 92.3% citizens, and 89.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated at 50.9%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 2.1%, compared to 0.7% regionally.
Top ancestry groups were Australian (32.1%), English (29.5%), Scottish (7.1%). Polish, Australian Aboriginal, and Macedonian groups showed notable divergences from regional averages.
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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 figure of 38. The 25-34 cohort is over-represented in Edgeworth - Cameron Park at 16.1%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.5% to 16.1% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Edgeworth - Cameron Park's age profile will significantly evolve. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 1,974 people (67%), increasing from 2,961 to 4,936.