Edgecliff

Edgecliff is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Edgecliff's estimated population is around 2,589. This reflects an increase of 90 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,499. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,585 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,090 persons per square kilometer, placing Edgecliff in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 3.6% since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Edgecliff (SA2).

AreaSearch adopts 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 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with Edgecliff (SA2) expected to expand by 208 persons to reach a total population of 2,797 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 8.4% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Edgecliff is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Edgecliff has experienced around 5 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 25 homes. So far in the financial year 2026 (FY-26), 2 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined over recent years, suggesting new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $2,232,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $7.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edgecliff records about 66% of the building activity per person while it places among the 21st percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity shows 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Edgecliff reflects a highly mature market with around 742 people per dwelling approval. Future projections show Edgecliff adding 217 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 23 projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Woollahra Station Activation for Eastern Suburbs Railway, InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment, completion and rezoning of Woollahra Station, and Woollahra Public School Redevelopment (Stage 2). The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Edgecliff shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Edgecliff has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of September 2025, 1,656 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is higher at 66.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services (1.9 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing is under-represented with only 2.1% of Edgecliff's workforce. The worker-to-resident ratio at the Census was 0.7, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above average. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a similar unemployment rate increase. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted slightly by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years for Edgecliff, based on its current employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest data for Edgecliff, released in financial year 2023, shows median income at $78,661 and average income at $260,250. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $85,630 (median) and $283,308 (average). Census data ranks Edgecliff's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 84th and 97th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort is 31.3% of locals earning over $4,000 weekly, differing from broader area patterns where earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 dominate at 30.9%. A substantial proportion, 41.1%, earns above $3,000 weekly, indicating strong economic capacity in Edgecliff. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Edgecliff features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Edgecliff's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 5.9% houses and 94.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgecliff was 29.4%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.6% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, below the Sydney metro average of $3,600, while median weekly rent was $600 compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Edgecliff's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 51.0% of all households, including 14.5% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 49.0%, with lone person households at 42.1% and group households making up 6.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Edgecliff demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Edgecliff's educational attainment is notably high with 63.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 42.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 17.7%, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 7.7%. Educational participation is high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 7.5% in primary, 7.2% in tertiary, and 4.9% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.5% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 4.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Edgecliff has 17 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 16 unique routes, facilitating a total of 7,656 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 118 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,093 daily trips across all routes, resulting in about 450 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edgecliff'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 Edgecliff with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 129% of the total population (3,340 people), compared to 88.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively, while 73.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 25.4% of residents aged 65 and over (657 people), which is higher than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Edgecliff was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Edgecliff's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Edgecliff, comprising 42.9%. While Judaism was overrepresented at 6.3%, it was lower than Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (25.2%), Australian (18.1%), and Irish (10.8%). Notable differences included Polish being overrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional figure of 1.9%, Hungarian remaining steady at 1.2%, and French slightly underrepresented at 1.1% versus the regional average of 1.5%.

Edgecliff's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Edgecliff is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Edgecliff at 10.6%, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 7.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 8.3% to 10.6% of Edgecliff's population, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 5.1% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 9.6% to 8.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Edgecliff. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 85%, reaching 302 people from 163, with residents aged 65 and older representing 64% of the anticipated population growth. However, the 25-34 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.