Edge Hill

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

As of Nov 2025, Edge Hill's population is estimated at around 4,097 people, reflecting an increase of 9 individuals since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,088. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,089 following examination of the ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 1,625 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Edge Hill. For projections until 2032, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 area projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

Beyond 2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied to age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Edge Hill expected to increase by 663 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.6% over the 17 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Edge Hill averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 45 homes were approved, with an additional 2 so far in FY-26. This indicates supply has been meeting or exceeding demand over the past five financial years, with no people moving to the area for each dwelling built on average during this period.

The average construction value of new properties is $669,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction. In FY-26, $234,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Edge Hill has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 35th percentile nationally, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This lower rate may reflect market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction in Edge Hill since FY-21 has been detached houses, maintaining its 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), suggesting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. With around 478 people per dwelling approval, Edge Hill shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Edge Hill is projected to gain 638 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Edge Hill has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

The performance of a specific area can significantly be influenced by alterations in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that are expected to impact this particular region. Notable among these are the Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre, Izatt Close Residential Development, and Manoora Infill Housing Development. The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Edge Hill demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Edge Hill has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 2,338 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 66.4%, exceeding Rest of Qld's rate of 59.1%. Key industries employing residents include 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 Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, with a 2.7% employment decline, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, along with a 0.2 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 provide insights into 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 only and does not consider localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Edge Hill is $58,747 and average income is $73,065. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $66,966 (median) and $83,287 (average) as of September 2025. 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 individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Edge Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edge Hill stood at 32.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.0% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,618, above Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Edge Hill was $310, similar to Non-Metro Qld's figure of $315. Nationally, Edge Hill's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,618 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $310 compared to 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 Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

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

Edge Hill's educational attainment is notably high, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 21.1% in the SA4 region. 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 22.6%. Educational participation is 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. Edge Hill State School serves the local area, enrolling 896 students as of a recent date. The school operates under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 1021) and offers balanced educational opportunities, focusing exclusively on primary education with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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

Edge Hill has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 231 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically residing within 239 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, buses depart every hour and a half throughout the day across all routes, resulting in approximately twelve 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 indicates robust performance across Edge Hill, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 2,300 people), compared to 50.1% across the rest of Queensland.

Mental health issues and arthritis were identified as the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.0% and 6.9% of residents respectively. Notably, 73.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across the rest of Queensland. Edge Hill has 17.1% of its population aged 65 and over (around 700 people), which is higher than the 15.7% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Edge Hill was found to be 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. Christianity was the main religion in Edge Hill, comprising 43.2% of people. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in Other religions, which made up 1.3% of the population compared to 1.5% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.3%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (11.0%). Irish ancestry was notably overrepresented at 10.5%, compared to 7.4% regionally, as was German ancestry at 4.8% (vs 3.6%) and Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).

Edge Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Edge Hill is close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years, both being higher than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 15.0% locally, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 10.9%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.8% to 11.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 14.3% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for Edge Hill indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 173 people (34%), growing from 512 to 686. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.