Edge Hill

Edge Hill has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Edge Hill as of May 2026 is around 4,027. This reflects a decrease of 61 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,088. The change was inferred from the resident population of 4,027 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,598 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilised. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is projected for Edge Hill, expected to increase by 629 persons to 2041 reflecting a total increase of 15.6% over the 16 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Edge Hill averaged approximately 8 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 43 homes were approved, with another 3 approved so far in FY-26. This averages to about 1.1 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $669,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $469,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Rest of Qld, Edge Hill has roughly two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 35th percentile nationally, implying limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

This is lower than national averages, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction since FY-21 has been detached houses, maintaining Edge Hill's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (70.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes. With around 479 people per dwelling approval, Edge Hill shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Edge Hill will gain approximately 629 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Edge Hill 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 seven projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, Kanimbla Heights Estate, Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre, and Manoora Infill Housing Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Edge Hill has been broadly consistent with national averages

Edge Hill has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 2,264 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 68.6%, slightly higher than Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census responses reveal that 17.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Edge Hill specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.7% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.1%, with a 3.2% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Edge Hill. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Edge Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Edge Hill is higher than average nationally. The median income is $58,747 and the average income stands at $73,065. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,421 (median) and $81,365 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($942 weekly), while household income sits at the 45th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 31.2% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (1,256 individuals). After housing costs, 86.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Edge Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 70.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edge Hill was 32.1%, similar to Regional Qld, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.0% and rented at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,618, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Edge Hill was $310, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Edge Hill's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,618 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 63.3% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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

Edge Hill has a notable educational advantage with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, higher than the Rest of Qld's 20.6% and SA4 region's 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high at 31.6%, with 11.0% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 18 active transport stops in Edge Hill, consisting of bus services. These are operated by three routes, offering a total of 231 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 239 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 33 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edge Hill'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 Edge Hill. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~2,261 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.0 and 6.9% of residents respectively. Seventy-three point two percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (692 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Edge Hill was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Edge Hill's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 13.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. The predominant religion in Edge Hill was Christianity, accounting for 43.2% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 1.3%, compared to Regional Qld's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 27.3%, Australian at 20.9% (lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Other at 11.0%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Irish was overrepresented at 10.5% compared to the regional 8.2%, German at 4.8% versus 4.7%, and Hungarian at 0.3% compared to 0.2%.

Edge Hill's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Edge Hill is 42 years, close to Regional Queensland's average of 41 and well above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Regional Queensland, Edge Hill has an over-representation of the 45-54 cohort (14.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 5-14 age group (10.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.8% to 11.6%, while those aged 75 to 84 increased from 4.6% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 14.3% to 10.7%, and the 65-74 group decreased from 11.1% to 10.0%. By 2041, Edge Hill's population is projected to see significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is expected to expand by 156 people (32%), growing from 487 to 644, while the 15-24 cohort is projected to decline by 48 people.