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

As of Aug 2025, Edmondson Park's population is around 17,642. This reflects an increase of 5,562 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,080. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 16,918 in June 2024 and an additional 981 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,911 persons per square kilometer, placing Edmondson Park in the upper quartile nationally. The area's 46.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.4%) and metropolitan areas, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period: Edmondson Park is expected to increase by 10,311 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 54.3% 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 approximately 354 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 1772 homes approved over the past five financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), and 19 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each home built has accommodated around 5.1 new residents annually over these five years, indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new homes is $435,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalling $64.4 million have been registered, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum in the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park has 338.0% more building activity per person, suggesting ample choice for buyers, although recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. This high level of activity is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development in Edmondson Park consists of approximately 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses). This trend towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 106 people per dwelling approval, Edmondson Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections indicate that Edmondson Park is expected to add approximately 9587 residents by the year 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable 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 has identified 31 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Ed.Square (Frasers Property), and Edmondson Park High School. The following list details those likely 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 professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, 9,952 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 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 notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence with 8.8% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.9% while labour force grew by 5.0%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, employment is forecast to expand by 6.9% and over ten years by 14.3%, based on a 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's median income among taxpayers was $60,669 and average income was $69,664 in financial year 2022, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $67,100 (median) and $77,048 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Edmondson Park rank between the 79th and 92nd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 40.7% of residents (7,180 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. Significantly, 38.8% earn above $3,000 weekly. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 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 dwellings at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in Edmondson Park was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Edmondson Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is 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 high, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications compared to the SA4 region's 21.4% and the SA3 area's 27.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.8%, 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: 13.4% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 7.1% in tertiary education.

The area has educational provision including St Francis Catholic College and Edmondson Park Public School, serving a total of 2,256 students. Edmondson Park's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1086). The educational mix consists of one primary school and one K-12 school. There are 12.8 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 16.7. Some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Edmondson Park has 26 active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 40 individual routes operating in total.

They collectively provide 4,405 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 295 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 629 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% (around 9,597 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 50.4%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 4.7 and 3.7% of residents respectively. A majority, 85.9%, report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 76.4%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.2% (1,084 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health 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 has a population where 53.6% were born overseas, with 65.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 40.5% of residents. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 17.8% of Edmondson Park's population.

In terms of ancestry, Other (36.1%), Indian (13.2%), and Australian (9.6%) are the top groups, all higher than regional averages. Notably, Serbian (1.6%), Samoan (1.7%), and Lebanese (2.8%) ethnicities also have significant representations compared to regional figures.

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 Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (19.9%) but fewer aged 65-74 (4.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was well above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates demographic aging, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between 2016 and 2021. Key changes include the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 11.1% to 13.3%, and the increase of the 65 to 74 cohort 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%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Edmondson Park's age profile. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow by 129%, adding 3,140 residents to reach a total of 5,572. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 130 people.