Edmondson Park

Edmondson 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, Edmondson Park's population is around 17,135 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,055 people (41.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,080 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,918 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 990 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,827 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edmondson Park's 41.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 78.7% 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 10,311 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 58.9% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Edmondson Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Edmondson Park has averaged around 354 new dwelling approvals each year, with 1,772 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 42 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 5.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $283,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. There have also been $64.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park has 338.0% more building activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 106 people per dwelling approval, Edmondson Park shows characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections show Edmondson Park adding 10,094 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Edmondson Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 34 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Croatia Avenue Apartments, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The exceptional employment performance in Edmondson Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Edmondson Park possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, and 5.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,788 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (84.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 42.0% 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 professional & technical services. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 8.8% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.6% alongside the labour force increasing by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Edmondson 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 Edmondson Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Edmondson Park SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Edmondson Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $66,085 and the average income stands at $74,677, which compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,940 (median) and $81,293 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Edmondson Park, between the 79th and 91st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 40.7% of residents (6,973 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A significant 38.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 21.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 86th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Edmondson Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Edmondson Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Edmondson Park was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 8.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (58.9%) or rented (32.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $2,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Edmondson Park's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Edmondson Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 87.5% of all households, comprising 60.6% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 10.9% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Edmondson Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Edmondson Park significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.4% in the SA4 region and 27.2% in the SA3 area. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (13.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 37 active transport stops operating within Edmondson Park, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 46 individual routes, collectively providing 5,302 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 288 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 13% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 42.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 757 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 143 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edmondson Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Edmondson Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~9,612 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and diabetes, impacting 4.7% and 3.7% of residents, respectively, while 85.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 6.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,136 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Edmondson Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Edmondson Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 53.6% of its population born overseas and 65.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Edmondson Park is Christianity, which makes up 40.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 17.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Edmondson Park are Other, comprising 36.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian, comprising 13.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and Australian, comprising 9.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Serbian is notably overrepresented at 1.6% of Edmondson Park (vs 0.5% regionally), Samoan at 1.7% (vs 0.5%) and Filipino at 3.5% (vs 2.0%).

Edmondson Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 32 years, Edmondson Park's median age is materially younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also significantly lower than the 38-year national average. Relative to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (19.8%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (1.6%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging is evident, with the median age advancing from 31 to 32 years. Key changes show the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 11.1% to 13.7% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 3.2% to 4.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 18.3% to 15.1% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 10.2% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Edmondson Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 15 to 24 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 132%, adding 3,166 residents to reach 5,572. On the other hand, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 10 people.