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 Nov 2025, Edgecliff's estimated population is around 2,595. This reflects an increase of 96 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,499. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,588 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,109 persons per square kilometer, placing Edgecliff in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 3.8% growth since census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. 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 Australian statistical areas, with Edgecliff expected to expand by 213 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Edgecliff has experienced around 3 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 19 homes. So far in FY-26 (July 2021 to present), 1 approval has been recorded.

Population decline over recent years suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $2,232,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edgecliff has significantly less development activity (50.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This activity is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

Detached housing favours more than current patterns suggest (6.0% at Census), indicating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 742 people per dwelling approval, Edgecliff reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Edgecliff will gain 216 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

Twenty-two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Woollahra Public School Redevelopment (Stage 2), Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment, and Eastern Suburbs Railway Line. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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

Edgecliff has an educated workforce with the technology sector prominently represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, with estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, 1,658 residents are employed at an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 66.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include professional & technical (1.9 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing has limited presence with 2.1% employment versus 5.7% regionally.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.0%, with unemployment remaining stable (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to November 25 shows NSW employment contracted slightly (-0.03%), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment stands at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but specific industry projections suggest Edgecliff's employment could increase by 7.7% in five years and 15.1% in ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Edgecliff's median income among taxpayers was $78,660, with an average of $260,366. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $88,579 (median) and $293,198 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Edgecliff rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 31.3% of locals (812 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 41.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile nationally, and 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

The dwelling structure in Edgecliff, as per the latest Census, consisted of 5.9% houses and 94.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgecliff was at 29.4%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (18.6%) or rented (51.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, below Sydney metro's average of $3,600. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Edgecliff's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 51.0 percent of all households, including 14.5 percent couples with children, 29.7 percent couples without children, and 6.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.0 percent, with lone person households at 42.1 percent and group households comprising 6.7 percent of the total. 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 residents aged 15+ have a notably high educational attainment: 63.7%, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. University qualifications are prominent, with bachelor degrees at 42.1%, postgraduate qualifications at 17.7%, and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 17.7%, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (7.7%). Educational participation is high, with 25.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 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 16 operational public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 different routes serving these stops, collectively offering 6,348 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Edgecliff is rated excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 906 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 396 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 (3,349 people). This compares to 89.7% across Greater Sydney, and the national average is 55.3%.

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 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over (661 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Edgecliff, making up 42.9% of its population. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, comprising 6.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.2%), Australian (18.1%), and Irish (10.8%). Notably, Polish (2.1% vs regional 1.9%), Hungarian (1.2% vs 1.2%), and French (1.1% vs 1.5%) ethnic groups were also overrepresented in Edgecliff.

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

The median age in Edgecliff 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, Edgecliff has a notably higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (10.6% locally) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 8.3% to 10.6%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 5.1% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 9.6% to 8.3%. Population forecasts for Edgecliff indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 83%, reaching 304 residents from 166, with residents aged 65 and older representing 64% of anticipated growth. However, the 25 to 34 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.