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, as of May 2026 the suburb of Edgecliff's estimated population is around 2,577. This reflects an increase of 78 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,499 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,576, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,053 persons per square kilometer, placing Edgecliff in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 3.1% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb 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 utilises 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 applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 196 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.6% in total over the 16 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 in Edgecliff indicates around 5 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years up to FY26. This totals an estimated 25 homes. So far in FY26, 21 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined recently, suggesting new supply is meeting demand and providing good choice for 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. In FY26, $7.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edgecliff records about 67% of the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 24th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This lower activity reflects 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 to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 646 people per dwelling approval, Edgecliff reflects a highly mature market. Future projections show Edgecliff adding 195 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Woollahra Station Activation, InterContinental Double Bay Redevelopment, Woollahra Station Activation, and Woollahra Public School Redevelopment (Stage 2). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Edgecliff demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Edgecliff has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2025. Employment grew by 3.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of December 2025, 1,681 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was high at 74.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 63.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. 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 1.9 times the regional level. However, manufacturing was under-represented at 2.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.7 indicated ample local employment opportunities. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force and unemployment remained largely unchanged according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced marginal employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edgecliff's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2023 shows that income in Edgecliff is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is $78,661 and the average income stands 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 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $86,779 (median) and $287,108 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Edgecliff all rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 97th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 31.3% of locals (806 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 (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 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluation of Edgecliff's dwelling structure shows 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 in Edgecliff was 29.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.6% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Edgecliff was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Edgecliff's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $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 constitute 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 comprise 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 2.7.

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's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 63.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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% 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

The analysis of public transport in Edgecliff indicates that there are currently 27 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. The stops are serviced by 16 individual routes, providing a total of 7,656 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 118 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Edgecliff is primarily residential, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The dominant mode of transportation remains cars at 47%, followed by trains at 27% and walking at 16%.

Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling in the area, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 63.3%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 1,093 trips per day across all routes, 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 129% of the total population (3,325 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 73.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Edgecliff has 26.2% of residents aged 65 and over (675 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 is more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest census data. In terms of birthplace, 39.0% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Edgecliff, comprising 42.9%.

However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 6.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), English tops at 25.2%, higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Australian and Irish follow with 18.1% and 10.8% respectively. Some ethnic groups show significant variation: Polish is overrepresented at 2.1% compared to 0.6% regionally, Hungarian at 1.2% (vs 0.3%), and French at 1.1% (vs 0.5%).

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

The median age in Edgecliff is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Edgecliff at 11.0%, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 7.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 8.3% to 11.0% of the population, and the 85+ cohort increased from 5.1% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 10.7% to 9.3%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 9.6% to 8.5%. Population forecasts for Edgecliff in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 70% (122 people), reaching 298 from 175, with residents aged 65 and older representing 58% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.