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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Edgewater is around 5,159, reflecting an increase of 502 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,657. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,137 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validation of 15 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 1,061 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edgewater's growth rate of 10.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb of Edgewater is expected to expand by approximately 326 persons, reflecting an increase of around 6.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Edgewater has seen approximately 3 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 16 homes were approved, with another 5 in FY-26 so far. Each new dwelling attracted an average of 25.8 people over the past five financial years, indicating supply lagging demand.

Developers focus on premium properties, with an average construction cost of $421,000 per dwelling. Commercial approvals this year totaled $3.4 million, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth, where Edgewater's building activity is 79.0% below the regional average per person. The area has seen only detached houses in recent developments, preserving its suburban nature with approximately 1448 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Edgewater is projected to add 314 residents, potentially leading to housing supply lagging population growth if current construction levels persist.

Future projections show Edgewater adding 314 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Edgewater has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth 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 has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the national average. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment grew by an estimated 4.3%.

The area's unemployment rate of 1.3% is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%, and its workforce participation matches Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, a low 10.5% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, Edgewater specializes in education & training with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services have a limited presence at 4.0%, compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work opportunities. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while the labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth's growth rates of 2.9% for employment and 3.0% for labour force, with marginal unemployment increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edgewater's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only 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 ending June 2023 shows median income in Edgewater suburb is $60,509 and average income is $77,865. Greater Perth has a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $66,330 and estimated average income is $85,356. Census 2021 data indicates incomes in Edgewater cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 31.1% of locals (1,604 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to metropolitan region's 32.0%. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income. Edgewater residents rank in the 70th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 7th decile.

Edgewater is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Edgewater's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgewater was 36.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.4% and rented ones at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Edgewater was $390, compared to Perth metro's $350. 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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 have university qualifications, exceeding the Western Australian average of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by five routes that facilitate 1,472 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents located an average of 204 meters from the nearest stop. Most Edgewater residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 76%, while train usage stands at 16%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 210 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edgewater's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Edgewater, as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health issues. Private health coverage stands at approximately 58% of the total population (around 2,997 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health concerns, affecting 8.0 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Around 70.5% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. Edgewater has 23.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,191 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, mirroring general population trends.

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 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 43.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.6%. Judaism, at 0.2%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

In ancestry, Edgewater had higher percentages of English (36.5%), Australian (19.4%), and Irish (9.5%) than regional averages. Notably, Welsh (1.2%), South African (1.6%), and Dutch (2.1%) groups were also overrepresented compared to regional figures.

Edgewater's median age exceeds the national pattern

Edgewater's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Edgewater has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (13.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.8% to 7.6%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 14.1% to 12.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Edgewater's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 70%, adding 273 residents to reach 666. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 94% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 25-34 and 55-64 cohorts.