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

As of Aug 2025, Edgeworth - Cameron Park's population is around 18,377, reflecting a 12.2% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,375 people. This growth was inferred from ABS estimates of 18,067 as of June 2024 and an additional 549 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,177 persons per square kilometer. Edgeworth - Cameron Park's growth exceeded non-metro areas (4.8%) and its SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed around 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, Edgeworth - Cameron Park is predicted to have exceptional growth, increasing by 9,913 persons to 2041 and recording a gain of 52.2% in total over the 17 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 FY-21 and FY-25, it saw a total of 1,053 homes approved, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, these dwellings have attracted an average of 2.3 new residents, suggesting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $379,000, lower than regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. 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 exhibited moderately higher construction activity over the past five years, with a 42.0% increase per capita. This suggests balanced buyer choice while supporting current property values, and indicates strong developer confidence in the location compared to national averages. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (66.0%) and medium-high density housing (34.0%), offering diverse price options from spacious family homes to compact dwellings.

This shift contrasts with the area's existing housing composition, currently 93.0% houses. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth-Cameron Park is considered a growth area. Population forecasts project an increase of 9,595 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, 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 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could affect the region. 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.8%, down from Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. There are 9,849 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 67.6% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with a particular strength in health care & social assistance at 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force increased by 2.5%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 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, released May 2025, project national growth rates 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.

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 2022 shows Edgeworth - Cameron Park had a median income among taxpayers of $55,534 and an average of $64,095. These figures align with national averages. Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Edgeworth - Cameron Park would be approximately $62,537 (median) and $72,177 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reports that incomes in Edgeworth - Cameron Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 37.8% of locals (6,946 people) fall within 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. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 67th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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 recorded in the latest Census, 92.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 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 was $2,000, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. Weekly rent in the area was $450, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $380. Nationally, Edgeworth-Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 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, which is 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. This includes 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 as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992) with balanced educational opportunities. All 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 indicates 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 the region. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,150.

The accessibility of transport in this area is rated as excellent, with residents on average located approximately 184 meters from their nearest transport stop. On a daily basis, there are an average of 164 trips across all routes, which equates to roughly 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 prevalent across age groups but notably higher among older cohorts.

Approximately 52% (~9,537 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%). 64.3% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 60.3% in Rest of NSW. 13.0% (~2,390 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 21.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

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 0.7% regionally.

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

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

Edgeworth-Cameron Park has a median age of 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and 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, while those aged 65-74 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, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.1% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Edgeworth-Cameron Park's age profile will significantly evolve, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 67%, from 2,960 to 4,936 people.