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 of May 2026, the population of Edensor Park is estimated at around 10,223 people. This reflects a decrease of 56 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,279 people in the suburb. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,213 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,297 persons per square kilometer, placing Edensor Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While the suburb experienced a 0.5% decline since the census, the SA3 area achieved 2.0% growth, indicating divergent population trends. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Edensor Park.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 the 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. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Edensor Park expected to increase by 439 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.2% in total over the 16 years.

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 has received approximately 26 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 132 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $305,000, aligning with regional trends. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edensor Park shows roughly half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally in terms of building activity. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing homes. The area's established nature is indicated by its location placing below the national average for new building activity.

New building activity in Edensor Park consists of approximately 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% medium to high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The area has around 392 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Edensor Park is expected to grow by approximately 429 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Fourteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects 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 likely to be most 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 well-represented. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0%. As of December 2025, 4,706 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 68.8%. 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 strong 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 count of working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0% and labour force grew by 5.0%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Edensor Park. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Edensor Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes 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. The average income is $59,561. This is lower than the national average. Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 are approximately $51,311 (median) and $65,708 (average). Census data shows individual incomes lag at the 6th percentile ($538 weekly), while household income is at the 54th percentile. Income analysis reveals 33.3% of Edensor Park's population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, with surrounding regions showing similar patterns. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 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. Median weekly rent in Edensor Park was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Edensor Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute 11.5%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 0.7%. The median household size is 3.4 people, 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 at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (17.9%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.3% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 39 different routes that together facilitate 3,665 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 160 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. The car remains the dominant mode of transport, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Edensor Park, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 33.3%, work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 523 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edensor Park's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Edensor Park. AreaSearch's assessment found very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~5,164 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.7 and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 76.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,095 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 has a population where 54.6% were born overseas, with 70.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 71.1% of the population. Buddhism is notably higher in Edensor Park at 13.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.5%), Italian (9.3%), and Vietnamese (9.2%), each substantially higher than regional averages. There are also notable overrepresentations of Croatian (4.7% vs 0.7%), Serbian (1.3% vs 0.5%), and Spanish (0.9% vs 0.6%) ethnic groups in Edensor Park compared to the region.

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

The median age in Edensor Park is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the cohort aged 65-74 is notably over-represented in Edensor Park at 12.2%, while those aged 35-44 are under-represented at 11.3%. Post-Census data shows that from June 2021 to June 2022, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.3% to 6.3%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 10.8% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.5% to 11.1%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for Edensor Park indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 82%, reaching 1,175 people from 644. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 91% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.