Edensor Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Edensor Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As per ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Edensor Park's estimated population is around 10,338 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 59 people from the 2021 Census total of 10,279, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 0.6%. The resident population estimate of 10,192 by AreaSearch, based on June 2024 ABS ERP data release and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 3,334 persons per square kilometer for Edensor Park, placing it among the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth in the suburb's population.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Applying growth rates from these aggregations to all areas, future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of national statistical areas. By 2041, Edensor Park's population is projected to rise by 457 persons, reflecting a total gain of approximately 3.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Edensor Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Edensor Park experienced around 26 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years from FY18 to FY23. This totals an estimated 132 homes. As of FY26, 12 approvals have been recorded.

The area has seen population decline while maintaining adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $305,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edensor Park has half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally, indicating constrained buyer choice and interest in existing homes. The area is dominated by standalone homes (93.0%) with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (7.0%), reflecting its suburban identity suited for buyers seeking space.

With approximately 392 people per dwelling approval, Edensor Park is expected to grow by 311 residents by 2041 at current development rates, comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Edensor Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Edensor Park Public Preschool, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), Advantaged Care at Edensor Gardens, and Canvas at Bonnyrigg. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Edensor Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Edensor Park has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0%. As of December 2025, 4706 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lagged at 57.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high 33.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area had a significant specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services had limited presence at 6.3%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0% while labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw 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 suggest potential future demand trends for Edensor Park. These projections indicate national employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Edensor Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Edensor Park's median income among taxpayers is $46,511, with an average of $59,561. This is lower than the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,632 (median) and $64,838 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals individual incomes lag at the 6th percentile ($538 weekly), while household income performs better at the 54th percentile. Income analysis reveals 33.3% of the population (3,442 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This pattern is similar to surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile.

Edensor Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Edensor Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edensor Park stood at 39.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.5% and rented ones at 27.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Edensor Park was $450, slightly higher than Sydney metro's figure of $470. Nationally, Edensor Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Edensor Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 88.5% of all households, including 50.6% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.5%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 0.7%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Edensor Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 18.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 27.3% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 17.9%. Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.3% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Edensor Park has 56 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 39 different routes that collectively facilitate 3,665 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 160 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents travel outward for work. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 33.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 523 trips per day, translating to approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edensor Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Edensor Park. AreaSearch's assessment found low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (around 5,222 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.7 and 6.5% of residents respectively. Notably, 76.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over (around 2,150 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Edensor 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

Edensor Park, one of the country's most culturally diverse areas, has 54.6% of its population born overseas and 70.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Edensor Park, making up 71.1% of people there, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Buddhism is overrepresented in Edensor Park at 13.9%, compared to the regional average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.5%), Italian (9.3%), and Vietnamese (9.2%), all substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 16.0%, 3.4%, and 1.8%. Additionally, Croatian (4.7%), Serbian (1.3%), and Spanish (0.9%) ethnic groups are notably overrepresented compared to the regional averages of 0.7%, 0.5%, and 0.6% respectively.

Edensor Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Edensor Park is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edensor Park has a notably higher proportion of people aged 65-74 (12.3% locally) but a lower proportion of those aged 35-44 (11.1%). Post-2021 Census data shows the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.3% to 6.3%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 10.8% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Edensor Park. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 80% (adding 519 people), reaching a total of 1,171 from 651. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are projected to represent 96% of the population increase. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.