Edgeworth - Cameron Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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 August 2025, is approximately 18,377 people. This figure represents a 12.2% increase from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,375. The growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,067 in June 2024 and an additional 549 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,177 persons per square kilometer, which is comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edgeworth-Cameron Park's growth since the 2021 census exceeded that of the non-metro area (4.8%) and the SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although natural growth and overseas migration also played positive roles.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 uses 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 years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Edgeworth-Cameron Park is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 9,913 persons based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 52.2% 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 averaged approximately 210 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 1,053 dwellings approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 10 approved in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, there has been an average of 2.3 new residents per dwelling annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $379,000, which is below regional levels, offering more accessible housing choices for buyers.

This financial year has seen $99.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Edgeworth - Cameron Park shows moderately higher construction activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. This level is substantially higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a range of price options from spacious family homes to more affordable compact dwellings. This shift represents a notable departure from the area's existing housing stock, which is currently 93.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse housing options.

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 9,595 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects expected to impact this region. Notable initiatives include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate, and Appletree Grove Estate West Wallsend. Below is a list detailing those likely 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 key sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 9,849 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%, and workforce participation at 67.6% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with a strong specialization in the former at 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points.

Comparing this with Rest of NSW, employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from May 2025 suggest employment could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edgeworth - Cameron Park's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 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 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 are similar to national averages. Comparatively, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $61,421 (median) and $70,889 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Edgeworth-Cameron Park are at the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 37.8% of locals (6,946 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is also prevalent in metropolitan regions where 29.9% fall into this category. 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.

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 assessed in the latest Census, 92.6% of dwellings were houses with 7.5% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgeworth - Cameron Park stood 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, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent figure for Edgeworth - Cameron Park was $450, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $380. Nationally, Edgeworth - Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $450 versus 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 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, including 11.7% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education. Edgeworth - Cameron Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,351 students and demonstrate 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 these locations. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,150.

The accessibility of transport in the region is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated just 184 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 164 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 9 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 somewhat prevalent across all age groups but notably higher among older cohorts.

Approximately 52% (~9,537 people) of residents have private health cover, which is slightly above the average for SA2 areas in Australia. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.8% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 60.3% across Rest of NSW. As of the latest data (2016), 13.0% (2,390 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the state average of 21.9%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the specific challenges they face.

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 had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 87.8% of its residents born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 89.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.9% of the population. Hinduism, however, was significantly overrepresented at 2.1%, compared to 0.7% across the rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.1%), English (29.5%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notably, Polish (1.0%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.9%) populations were higher than regional averages of 0.6% and 4.5%, respectively, while Macedonian was slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

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. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Edgeworth-Cameron Park at 16.1%, compared to the Rest of NSW average. Conversely, the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.5% to 16.1% of the population. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.1% to 14.0%. 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 67%, expanding from 2,960 to 4,936 people.