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

Edmondson Park's population was around 18,175 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 6,095 people (50.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,080. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,039 in June 2025 and an additional 1,010 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,999 persons per square kilometer, placing Edmondson Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney averages since the 2021 census. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Edmondson Park is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the area's population is expected to increase by 9,077 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 49.2% over the 16-year period, according to the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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, totalling 1,772 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 76 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.1 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply lagging demand, which typically leads to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes was $283,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26, $64.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park shows 275.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, though recent activity has moderated. This level is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 29.0% detached houses and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 106 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts estimate Edmondson Park will gain 8,940 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Edmondson Park will gain 8,940 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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 34 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects are Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Croatia Avenue Apartments. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Edmondson Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Edmondson Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, with estimated employment growth of 5.6% in the past year as of December 2025. There are 10,788 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is high at 79.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census data shows 42.0% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, but has limited presence in professional & technical services at 8.8% compared to 11.5% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force grew by 5.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. Applying these projections to Edmondson Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Edmondson Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $66,085 and an average income of $74,677 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income $83,003. As of March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,905 (median) and $82,384 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Edmondson Park rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 91st percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 40.7% of residents (7,397 people), aligning with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (38.8% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Edmondson Park. High housing costs consume 21.8% of income, but strong earnings still 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

The dwelling structure in Edmondson Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edmondson Park was at 8.5%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (58.9%) or rented (32.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metro's $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 account for 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 make up the remaining 12.5%, consisting of 10.9% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household size is 3.4 people, which 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

Edmondson Park's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 42.4% of its residents 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, with advanced diplomas making up 11.2% and certificates 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.

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

Edmondson Park has 37 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 46 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,302 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 288 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while train usage stands at 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

Notably, 42% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions). On average, there are 757 trips daily across all routes, translating 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

Edmondson Park's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 56% of the total population (~10,196 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma (4.7%) and diabetes (3.7%). A majority, 85.9%, reported being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Edmondson Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.3% (1,137 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for 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 has one of the most diverse populations in Australia, with 53.6 percent born overseas and 65.7 percent speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 40.5 percent of the population. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented at 17.8 percent compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2 percent.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (36.1%), Indian (13.2%), and Australian (9.6%). The latter is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8 percent. There are notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: Serbian at 1.6 percent compared to 0.5 regionally, Samoan at 1.7 percent versus 0.5 percent, and Filipino at 3.5 percent against a regional average of 2.0 percent.

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 notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (19.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was well above the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicated demographic aging, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between 2016 and 2021. Key changes included growth in the 45-54 age group (from 11.1% to 13.5%) and the 15-24 cohort (from 13.1% to 14.3%). Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 18.3% to 15.7%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.2% to 7.6%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edmondson Park's age profile by 2041, with the 15-24 cohort projected to grow by 118%, adding 3,050 residents to reach a total of 5,644. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is projected to decline by 229 people.