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, the estimated population of the suburb of Edgecliff is around 2,591 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 92 people 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, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, primarily driving population growth for the area. 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 area expected to expand by 205 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.7% 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 in Edgecliff shows approximately 5 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 25 homes. In the current financial year, FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded as of the latest data point. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $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 approximately 66% of the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 24th percentile of areas assessed, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This lower level of new building activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity in Edgecliff 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. With around 649 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market. Future projections from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate show Edgecliff adding approximately 199 residents by 2041. 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has 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). 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 a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominently represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% in an unspecified past period, with estimated employment growth of 3.7%. As of December 2025, 1,687 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 74.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion of residents, 63.3%, worked from home based on Census responses, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. 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, but under-representation in manufacturing, at 2.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%.

The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7 as of the Census, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force grew by 3.8%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. 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, based on a simple weighting 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 ending June 2023 indicates that income in Edgecliff is exceptionally high nationally. The median assessed income stands at $78,661 while the average income is $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 ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $85,630 (median) and $283,308 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Edgecliff, between the 84th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.3% of locals (810 people) fall into 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

Edgecliff's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 5.9% houses and 94.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgecliff was at 29.4%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.6% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edgecliff was $3,000, exceeding the Sydney metro 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 higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 make up the remaining 49.0%, consisting of 42.1% lone person households and 6.7% group households. 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

In Edgecliff, a significant proportion of residents aged 15 years and above have attained university qualifications, with 63.7%, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This high educational attainment places the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 42.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 17.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.0% and certificates 7.7%.

Educational participation is notably high in Edgecliff, 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 27 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 16 routes, providing 7,656 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 118 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 47%, followed by train at 27% and walking at 16%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 63.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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 show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 129% of the total population (3,343 people), significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9%, and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 73.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Edgecliff has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.9% (696 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the national rankings for 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 was found to have greater cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Edgecliff, comprising 42.9% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Edgecliff, making up 6.3%, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.2%), Australian (18.1%), and Irish (10.8%). Some ethnic groups have significant representation disparities: Polish at 2.1% in Edgecliff compared to 0.6% regionally, Hungarian at 1.2% versus 0.3%, and French at 1.1% against 0.5%.

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

Edgecliff's median age is 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's 38 years. The 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented in Edgecliff at 11.2%, compared to the Greater Sydney average and the national figure of 6.1%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 7.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 cohort grew from 8.3% to 11.2%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 5.1% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 21.4% to 20.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edgecliff's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 125 people (69%), from 181 to 307. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 62% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.