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 approximately 17,135 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 5,055 people 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 990 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,827 persons per square kilometer, placing Edmondson Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 41.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 78.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, 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 years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 10,311 persons to 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 averaged approximately 354 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, 1,772 homes were approved, with an additional 34 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 5.1 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed during these years.

This high demand has led to price growth and increased buyer competition, despite the relatively affordable construction cost of $283,000 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $64.4 million, indicating significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park has 338.0% more building activity per person, suggesting ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This high level of developer interest is also reflected in the national average. New developments consist of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 84.0% houses. With around 106 people per dwelling approval, Edmondson Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 10,094 residents by 2041, suggesting that new housing supply should readily meet demand and potentially facilitate further population growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Croatia Avenue Apartments. The following details projects deemed most relevant.

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

Edmondson Park has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 5.6%. As of September 2025, 10,635 residents were employed, with a local unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 83.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Home workership stood at 42.0%. Key employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Health care had a notable concentration with levels 1.3 times the regional average, while professional & technical had limited presence at 8.8% compared to 11.5% regionally.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months prior, employment increased by 5.6%, and labour force grew by 5.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.0%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase to 4.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, assuming no changes in population projections.

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 high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $66,085 and average income stood at $74,677, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% would be approximately $71,940 for median income and $81,293 for average income. Census data showed household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly in Edmondson Park, between the 79th and 91st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicated that 40.7% of residents (6,973 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupied this range. Notably, 38.8% earned above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 21.8% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 86th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Edmondson Park was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 account for 87.5% of all households, including 60.6% that are couples with children, 17.3% that are couples without children, and 8.6% that are 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%. 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 residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 42.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 21.4% in the SA4 region and 27.2% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.0% 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 serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 46 different routes that facilitate 5,302 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average living 288 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 82%, while trains account for 13%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 42.0% of residents work from home, which 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 shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Approximately 9,612 people have private health cover, around 56% of the total population, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma at 4.7%, diabetes at 3.7%. Around 85.9% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Edmondson Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 6.6% (1,136 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, generally in line 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 a population where 53.6% were born overseas, with 65.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 40.5% of residents. Hinduism is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average, making up 17.8% of Edmondson Park's population compared to the regional average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (36.1%), Indian (13.2%), and Australian (9.6%). Notably, Serbian, Samoan, and Filipino ethnicities have higher representations in Edmondson Park compared to the regional averages: Serbian at 1.6% vs 0.5%, 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

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 percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.6%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was well above the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, demographic aging was evident in Edmondson Park, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years. During this period, the 45-54 age group grew from 11.1% to 13.7%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 3.2% to 4.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 18.3% to 15.1%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.2% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Edmondson Park's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 15-24 cohort (132%), adding 3,166 residents to reach a total of 5,572. However, the 35-44 age group is projected to decline by 10 people.