Edwardstown
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Edwardstown are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Edwardstown's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 15,482. This figure represents an increase of 919 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,563. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is around 2,794 persons per square kilometer, placing Edwardstown in the upper quartile nationally. Between 2021 and 2025, Edwardstown's population grew by 6.3%, outpacing the SA4 region's growth of 5.4%. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 75.4% of this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population growth is projected to be above median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, Edwardstown's population is expected to increase by 2,483 persons, representing a total increase of 14.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Edwardstown among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Edwardstown has recorded approximately 103 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 518 homes. In FY26 so far, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents arrive per year for each new home built in Edwardstown between FY21 and FY25. The supply of new dwellings, with an average construction cost value of $235,000, aligns with broader regional development trends.

In FY26, $10.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Edwardstown maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Adelaide, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New developments consist of 60% standalone homes and 40% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options.

The location has approximately 158 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Edwardstown will add 2,264 residents by 2041. 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.

Edwardstown has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Tram Grade Separation Projects, Tonsley Innovation District, Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line), and SA Health - Building a Bigger Health System in the South (Daw Park Urgent Care Hub & other upgrades). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Edwardstown maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Edwardstown has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year.

In June 2025, 8734 residents were employed, aligning with Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 4%. Workforce participation stood at 65.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for Edwardstown residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 6.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.7%, with unemployment remaining stable at 4%. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edwardstown's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Edwardstown at $52,320 and average income at $60,429. This is below Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,033 (median) and $68,182 (average), based on a 12.83% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data ranks Edwardstown's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 33rd and 45th percentiles. The predominant income cohort in Edwardstown is 31.9%, representing 4,938 people with incomes of $1,500 - 2,999. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Edwardstown displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Edwardstown's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 56.2% houses and 43.7% other dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metro had 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edwardstown was at 26.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.7% and rented ones at 39.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,643, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,700. The median weekly rent figure in Edwardstown was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Edwardstown's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Edwardstown features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 58.4% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 41.6%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households comprising 6.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Edwardstown exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 35.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian (SA) average of 25.7% and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 18.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.3% in tertiary, 8.1% in primary, and 5.2% in secondary education. Edwardstown has five schools with a combined enrollment of 1,394 students. The area's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA score: 1069). Educational facilities include two primary schools, two secondary schools, and one K-12 school. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' in enrollments, refer to the parent campus.

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

Edwardstown has 78 operational public transport stops. These include both train and bus services. A total of 41 routes serve these stops, facilitating 3,708 weekly passenger trips in the area.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 176 meters. Daily service frequency averages 529 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edwardstown's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Edwardstown residents with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 50% of the total population (~7,741 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.6 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 70.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,656 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. This is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Edwardstown's cultural diversity is notable, with 33.3% of its population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Edwardstown, accounting for 39.1% of people, while Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 6.7% versus 4.1%. The top three ancestral groups are English (23.7%), Australian (21.0%), and Other (13.0%).

Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish at 1.0% in Edwardstown versus 1.1% regionally, German at 5.1% versus 5.0%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

Edwardstown's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Edwardstown is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Edwardstown has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 4.8% to 5.5%. Conversely, the population aged 55-64 has decreased from 11.1% to 9.8%. By 2041, Edwardstown is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 26%, adding 448 people and reaching a total of 2,169 from 1,720 previously. The 0-4 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 9%, with an increase of 67 residents.