Edgewater

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

As of Nov 2025, Edgewater statistical area's population is estimated at around 5,159. This reflects an increase of 502 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,657. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,137 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,061 persons per square kilometer. Edgewater's growth rate of 10.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS's Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Edgewater is expected to expand by 311 persons, reflecting an increase of 6.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Edgewater according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Edgewater had around 3 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 16 homes were approved, with another 5 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 25.8 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

Supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $421,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Commercial approvals totaled $3.4 million in FY-26, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to Greater Perth's higher building activity (79.0% below regional average per person). The scarcity of new dwellings strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving Edgewater's suburban nature with approximately 1448 people per dwelling approval.

Future projections estimate an addition of 309 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Edgewater has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion, Edgewater Quarry Redevelopment, and 35 Davidson Terrace Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Edgewater significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Edgewater's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of September 2025, 2,892 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for Edgewater residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with a particularly strong specialization in the latter at 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services had limited presence with 4.0% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%.

While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, Edgewater saw employment increase by 4.3%, labour force grow by 3.6%, and unemployment decrease by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth's employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.14% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edgewater's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Edgewater is $60,509. Average income stands at $77,865. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Edgewater are approximately $66,330 (median) and $85,356 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows incomes in Edgewater cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Predominant income cohort spans 31.1% of locals (1,604 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with metropolitan region at 32.0%. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income. Residents rank within the 70th percentile for disposable income. Edgewater's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Edgewater is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Edgewater's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgewater was 36.5%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.4% and rented ones at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Perth metro's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Edgewater was $390, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Edgewater's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Edgewater has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 76.8% of all households, including 35.0% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Edgewater shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Edgewater, 30.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, slightly higher than the Western Australia average of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (25.3%). Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Edgewater has 38 active public transport stops, served by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are covered by five routes that together offer 1,472 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 204 meters.

On average, there are 210 trips per day across all routes, which equals about 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Edgewater is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Edgewater shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 58%, covering about 2997 people, compared to Greater Perth's 60.2%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8% and 7.1% of residents respectively. 70.5% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 71.5%. Edgewater has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1%, or 1140 people, compared to Greater Perth's 20.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Edgewater are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Edgewater was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Edgewater, surveyed in June 2021, showed higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 10.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 43.6% of Edgewater's population was recorded in this period. Christianity dominated religious affiliations, at 47.6%.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.2% versus 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (36.5%), Australian (19.4%), and Irish (9.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh at 1.2% (versus 1.1% regionally), South African at 1.6% (versus 1.8%), and Dutch at 2.1% (versus 1.7%).

Edgewater's median age exceeds the national pattern

Edgewater's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Edgewater has a notably over-represented 65-74 cohort (12.9%) and an under-represented 25-34 age group (10.6%). Following the Census on 2nd August 2021, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.8% to 7.1%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 14.1% to 12.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that Edgewater's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 83%, adding 305 residents to reach 672. This growth is part of a broader demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 95% of anticipated population growth. However, declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.