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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Edgeworth - Cameron Park's population is around 19,674 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,299 people (20.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,375 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,060 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 545 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,260 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edgeworth - Cameron Park's 20.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (5.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 9,913 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 42.2% 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 has averaged around 210 new dwelling approvals annually, with 1,053 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 65 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.3 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-21), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $293,000. Additionally, $99.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to the rest of NSW, Edgeworth - Cameron Park has slightly more development (42.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium and high-density housing, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 93.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth - Cameron Park shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Edgeworth - Cameron Park will gain 8,298 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, and Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Edgeworth - Cameron Park features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,999 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (72.5% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 19.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.3% while labour force increased by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Edgeworth - Cameron Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Edgeworth - Cameron Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,561, with an average of $68,012. This is in line with the national averages, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,838 (median) and $74,038 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Edgeworth - Cameron Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 37.8% of locals (7,436 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 67th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Edgeworth - Cameron Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.6% houses and 7.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Edgeworth - Cameron Park was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 26.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Edgeworth - Cameron Park's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 79.3% of all households, comprising 40.2% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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 (18.5%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (32.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 128 active transport stops operating within Edgeworth - Cameron Park, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 59 individual routes, collectively providing 1,023 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 19.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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

Critical health challenges are evident across Edgeworth - Cameron Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover just leads the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~10,348 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.8 and 9.2% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,543 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.8% of its population born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 89.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Edgeworth - Cameron Park is Christianity, which makes up 50.9% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 2.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Edgeworth - Cameron Park are Australian, comprising 32.1% of the population, English, comprising 29.5% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Edgeworth - Cameron Park (vs 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.9% (vs 4.6%) and Macedonian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).

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

With a median age of 34, Edgeworth - Cameron Park is considerably lower than the Regional NSW figure of 43 and similarly significantly lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 cohort is notably over-represented (16.4% locally), while 65 - 74 year-olds are under-represented (7.0%). In the period since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 14.5% to 16.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 15.1% to 13.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Edgeworth - Cameron Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 1,707 people (53%) from 3,228 to 4,936.