Edmondson Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Edmondson Park's population was approximately 17,642 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 5,562 people, an increase of 46.0% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,080. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,918 in June 2024 and an additional 981 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,911 persons per square kilometer, placing Edmondson Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections were used, 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. Population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Edmondson Park in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. The area is expected to increase by 10,311 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 54.3% in total over the 17-year period.

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 averaged approximately 354 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 1,772 homes. In FY26 up until now, 24 dwellings have been approved. On average, 5.1 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed during these five years, indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average development value of new dwellings was $283,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $64.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Comparatively, Edmondson Park had 338.0% more building activity per person than Greater Sydney over these years, indicating robust developer interest and ample choice for buyers, despite recent moderation in development activity. New developments consisted of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the existing housing pattern of 84.0% houses. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 106 people per dwelling approval, Edmondson Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Edmondson Park will add 9,587 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 34 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Ed.Square, Edmondson Park High School, and Chapter Place. The following details those most relevant.

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

Edmondson Park has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, 9,952 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is higher at 66.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 8.8%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.9% while the labour force grew by 5.0%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.4%. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Edmondson Park. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Edmondson Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Edmondson Park has a higher income level than the national average according to AreaSearch data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for the financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Edmondson Park is $60,669, with an average income of $69,664. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a 12.61% growth in wages since the financial year 2022, current estimates for Edmondson Park would be approximately $68,319 (median) and $78,449 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Edmondson Park, between the 79th and 92nd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 40.7% of residents (7,180 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. Notably, 38.8% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that drives local economic activity. High housing costs consume 21.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. 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

Edmondson Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is in comparison to Sydney metro's 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edmondson Park was at 8.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.9% and rented ones at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, while the median weekly rent was $550. Nationally, Edmondson Park's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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 constitute 87.5% of all households, including 60.6% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 10.9% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

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

Edmondson Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 42.4% of residents aged 15 years or older hold university qualifications, compared to 21.4% in the SA4 region and 27.2% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years or older, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation is 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. The area has educational provision including St Francis Catholic College and Edmondson Park Public School, serving a total of 2,256 students. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1086. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school. There are 12.8 school places per 100 residents in the area, which is below the regional average of 16.7. 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

Edmondson Park has 26 operational public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 40 individual routes servicing these stops, which collectively facilitate 4,405 weekly passenger trips.

The transport accessibility in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located 295 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 629 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 169 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

Edmondson Park shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% (9,597 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 50.4%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 4.7% and 3.7% respectively. A total of 85.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in Greater Sydney. The area has 6.2% (1,084 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 12.8%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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's population is highly diverse, with 53.6% born overseas and 65.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 40.5%. Hinduism is notably higher than average, comprising 17.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 7.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (36.1%), Indian (13.2%), and Australian (9.6%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Serbian (1.6%) and Samoan (1.7%) are overrepresented, while Lebanese (2.8%) is underrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Edmondson Park's median age in 2021 was 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park had a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging in Edmondson Park, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between two points in time. The 45 to 54 age group grew from 11.1% to 13.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 3.2% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 18.3% to 15.8%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 10.2% to 8.1%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edmondson Park's age profile by 2041. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 129%, adding 3,140 residents to reach a total of 5,572. However, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 130 people.