Edgeworth

Edgeworth has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The population of the Edgeworth statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 8,100 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,699 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,401 people in the Edgeworth (SA2). The change was inferred from the resident population of 7,283 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 345 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,345 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Edgeworth (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 26.5% since the 2021 Census, exceeding the non-metro area's growth rate of 5.7%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 71.0% 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, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing the Edgeworth (SA2) in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to expand by 4,070 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 37.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Edgeworth among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Edgeworth has seen around 108 dwelling approvals annually since FY-21, totalling approximately 544 homes over the past five financial years. As of FY-26, there have been 22 approvals recorded. The average population growth linked to new dwellings is 1.8 people per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $379,000.

This financial year has seen $49.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Edgeworth records 88.0% more development activity per person. The new building activity consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 88.0% houses. With around 69 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts estimate Edgeworth will gain 3,029 residents by 2041, aligning with current development levels and maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Population forecasts indicate Edgeworth will gain 3,029 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Edgeworth 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 a total of twenty projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, and Cameron Grove Estate. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant:.

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The labour market in Edgeworth demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Edgeworth has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. The unemployment rate in Edgeworth is 0.4% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%, with workforce participation similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.4% compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while labour force rose by 4.5%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edgeworth's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, using simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Edgeworth's median income among taxpayers is $45,669. The average income in Edgeworth is $52,710. Nationally, the median income is higher at $68,700 and the average is $82,000. In Rest of NSW, the median income is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Edgeworth would be approximately $49,715 (median) and $57,380 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes in Edgeworth rank at the 30th percentile, family incomes at the 31st percentile, and personal incomes also at the 31st percentile. Distribution data shows that 35.0% of individuals in Edgeworth earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Edgeworth, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Edgeworth is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Edgeworth's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgeworth was at 31.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented ones at 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. Weekly rent median in Edgeworth was $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $380. Nationally, Edgeworth's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 69.4% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.6%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Edgeworth fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (35.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Edgeworth has 72 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 56 different routes that together provide 1,008 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 144 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Edgeworth is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Edgeworth faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. The private health cover rate stands at approximately 48%, covering around 3,875 people, compared to Rest of NSW's 51.7%. Nationally, this figure is 55.7%.

Mental health issues are the most prevalent condition in Edgeworth, affecting 12.1% of residents, followed by arthritis at 10.4%. Conversely, 56.1% report no medical ailments, compared to Rest of NSW's 60.3%. In terms of demographics, 20.3% of Edgeworth residents are aged 65 and over (1,644 people), slightly lower than Rest of NSW at 21.9%. Health outcomes among seniors largely align with the general population's health profile in Edgeworth.

Edgeworth is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Edgeworth had a cultural diversity index below average, with 91.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Edgeworth, comprising 51.6% of people, compared to 54.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.7%), English (32.2%), and Scottish (7.6%).

Notably, Polish ethnicity was overrepresented at 1.0%, Australian Aboriginal at 5.5%, and Samoan at 0.4%.

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

Edgeworth's median age is 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 17.0% of Edgeworth's population, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 10.3%, lower than Rest of NSW's figure. According to the 2021 Census, Edgeworth's 25-34 age group grew from 15.4% to 17.0% and the 35-44 cohort increased from 11.6% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 12.0% to 11.0%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Edgeworth's age profile by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 670 people, reaching a total of 2,047 from the current 1,377.