Edgeworth

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Edgeworth is around 7,625, reflecting a growth of 1,224 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 6,401. This increase represents a 19.1% change from the census figure. AreaSearch estimated the resident population at 7,476 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), with an additional 345 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this number. This results in a density ratio of 1,266 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edgeworth's population growth rate of 19.1% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the non-metro area (5.1%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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 predict exceptional growth, placing Edgeworth in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 4,023 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 45.3% 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 approximately 109 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 546 homes. As of FY26, nine approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced an average population increase of 1.8 people per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value of new dwellings is $379,000.

In FY26, $49.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Edgeworth has 88.0% more construction activity per person. New building activity comprises 66.0% detached dwellings and 34.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing housing preferences. With around 67 people per dwelling approval, Edgeworth is classified as a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 3,457 residents by 2041.

Building activity aligns with population growth projections, but increased competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

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 identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate, and Cameron Grove Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Edgeworth's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of the past year, reflecting a 2.3% growth in employment based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 3,588 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of NSW at 56.4%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing stood out with a share of employment 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had only 0.4% representation compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force grew by 3.0%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. 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, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Edgeworth had a median income of $45,669 and an average income of $52,710. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Edgeworth as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,428 (median) and $59,357 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Edgeworth rank modestly, between the 30th and 31st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 35.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 annually, with this band representing 29.9% of the broader area's population. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edgeworth was at 31.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented dwellings at 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $380. Nationally, Edgeworth's mortgage repayments were lower than 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, which is 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 NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 8.9% and certificates make up 35.6%. Educational participation is high at 26.6%, including 9.5% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Edgeworth's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,351 students, serving typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 992). The schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School capacity exceeds local needs at 17.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.3, indicating Edgeworth serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Edgeworth has 68 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 56 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,149 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 157 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 164 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 16 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. Private health cover stands at approximately 48% (3,647 people), lower than the 51.5% average across Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 12.1% and 10.4% of residents respectively.

However, 56.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 60.3% in Rest of NSW. As of 2021, 20.2% (1,540 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 21.9% average in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

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

Edgeworth's population shows low cultural diversity, with 91.6% born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Edgeworth, comprising 51.6%, compared to 54.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.7%), English (32.2%), and Scottish (7.6%).

Notable differences exist in Polish representation at 1.0% (vs regional 0.6%), Australian Aboriginal at 5.5% (vs 4.5%), and Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Edgeworth's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Edgeworth has a median age of 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 17.0% of Edgeworth's population, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 10.4%, lower than Rest of NSW's figure. According to the 2021 Census, Edgeworth's 25-to-34 age group has grown from 15.4% to 17.0% of the population, and the 35-to-44 cohort has increased from 11.6% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 5-to-14 age group has decreased from 12.0% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling indicates that Edgeworth's age profile will significantly change by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 25-to-34 age group is projected to grow by 58%, adding 748 people and reaching a total of 2,045 from its current figure of 1,296.