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, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Edgecliff's population is estimated at around 2,591 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 92 people (3.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,499 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,585 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,096 persons per square kilometer, placing Edgecliff in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 3.7% growth since census positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the suburb expected to expand by 212 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.1% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Edgecliff has received approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 25 homes. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years suggests new supply has kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $2,232,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $7.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Edgecliff's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edgecliff records about 66% of building activity per person and ranks among the 21st percentile nationally, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. New building activity shows 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Edgecliff reflects a highly mature market with around 742 people per dwelling approval.

Future projections show Edgecliff adding 211 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential heightened competition as the population grows.

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 the region. Notable initiatives include Woollahra Station Activation for Eastern Suburbs Railway, InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment, Woollahra Station Completion and Rezoning, and Woollahra Public School Redevelopment (Stage 2). Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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

Edgecliff has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 3.1%. As of September 2025, 1,674 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stood at 75.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 63.3% of residents worked from home.

Leading employment industries were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Edgecliff showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Manufacturing was under-represented at 2.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%. The ratio of workers to residents was 0.7, indicating a high level of local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by 3.2%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Edgecliff. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%. Over ten years, it is projected to grow by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Edgecliff's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 indicates that income in Edgecliff is exceptionally high nationally. The median income was assessed at $78,661 while the average income stood at $260,250. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $85,630 for the median and $283,308 for the average as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Edgecliff rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 97th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 31.3% of locals (810 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners, at 41.1% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout Edgecliff. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, though strong earnings still 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Edgecliff, as evaluated at the latest Census in 2016, comprised 5.9% houses and 94.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership within Edgecliff was 29.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged at 18.6% or rented at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edgecliff was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Edgecliff was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 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 comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 residents aged 15+ have a university qualification rate of 63.7%, surpassing 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% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 7.7%. Educational participation is high, with 25.3% 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 27 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 16 routes that facilitate 7,656 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 118 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 47%, followed by trains at 27% and walking at 16%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home, with 63.3% doing so. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,093 trips per day, equating to approximately 283 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edgecliff's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Edgecliff's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 129% of the total population (3,343 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Nationally, it stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively, while 73.4% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Edgecliff has 26.1% of residents aged 65 and over (676 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors align broadly with national rankings and the general population.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 17.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. In terms of birthplace, 39.0% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 42.9%.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 6.3%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. For ancestry, the top groups were English (25.2%), Australian (18.1%), and Irish (10.8%). Some ethnicities showed significant differences: Polish residents were 2.1% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Hungarians at 1.2% (regional average 0.3%), and French at 1.1% (regional average 0.5%).

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

Edgecliff has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Edgecliff at 10.9%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 7.5%. Between January 2021 and June 2022, the 75-84 age group grew from 8.3% to 10.9%, and the 85+ cohort increased from 5.1% to 6.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 21.4% to 20.1%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 10.7% to 9.6%. By June 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Edgecliff's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 127 people (73%), from 173 to 301. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.