Edmondson Park

Edmondson Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As per ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation for the broader area, the estimated population of Edmondson Park is around 18,175 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 6,095 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,080. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 18,039 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 1,010 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,615 persons per square kilometer, placing Edmondson Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 50.5% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as natural growth and overseas migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Edmondson Park in the top 10 percent of national areas, with an expected expansion of 9,073 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 49.2% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Edmondson Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Edmondson Park has seen approximately 354 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 1772 homes. This includes 76 approvals so far in FY-26. Each year, an average of 5.1 people have moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost for new properties is $435,000.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $64.4 million. Recent construction comprises 29% standalone homes and 71% attached dwellings. Edmondson Park has an estimated population of around 67 people per approval. It is projected to grow by 8937 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply should meet demand.

Looking ahead, Edmondson Park is expected to grow by 8,937 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Edmondson Park 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 35 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Croatia Avenue Apartments. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Edmondson Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Edmondson Park has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of December 2025. The area experienced estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 10,788 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Edmondson Park is high at 79.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 42.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Health care & social assistance shows notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.8% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, while labour force increased by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Edmondson Park. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Edmondson Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Edmondson Park had a median taxpayer income of $60,669 and an average income of $69,664. These figures are slightly above the national average and compare to Sydney-wide averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to March 2026 (an increase of 10.32%), estimated incomes would be approximately $66,930 (median) and $76,853 (average). According to the 2021 Census, income levels in Edmondson Park rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 91st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 40.7% of residents (7,397 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with regional trends where this cohort represents 30.9%. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 38.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and services. High housing costs consume 21.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Edmondson Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edmondson Park was 8.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.9% and rented ones at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Edmondson Park was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Edmondson Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were above the national figure of $375.

Edmondson Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.5% of all households, including 60.6% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 10.9% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Edmondson Park's residents aged 15 and above have a high level of educational attainment. 42.4% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the SA4 region's 21.4% and Australia's 30.4%. This gives the area a strong advantage for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%).

Vocational pathways account for 24.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.6%. Educational participation is notably high, with 36.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Edmondson Park has 40 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 46 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,302 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 288 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of travel at 82%, with train usage at 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 42% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 757 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 132 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edmondson Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Edmondson Park shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~9,899 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7% and 3.7% of residents respectively. About 85.9% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.2% (1,126 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, generally aligning with national rankings.

Edmondson Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Edmondson Park has a population where 53.6% were born overseas, with 65.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 40.5%. Hinduism is notably higher here at 17.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' comprises 36.1%, Indian 13.2%, and Australian 9.6% of the population. Notably, Serbian (1.6%), Samoan (1.7%), and Filipino (3.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Edmondson Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Edmondson Park's median age in 2021 was 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park had a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data showed that demographic aging had occurred, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between 2016 and 2021. Key changes included the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 11.1% to 13.5%, and the increase of the 15 to 24 cohort from 13.1% to 14.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 18.3% to 15.7%, and the 0 to 4 group decreased from 10.2% to 7.6%. Demographic modeling suggested that Edmondson Park's age profile would evolve significantly by 2041, with the 15 to 24 cohort projected to grow by 117%, adding 3,046 residents to reach a total of 5,646. However, the 35 to 44 cohort was projected to decline by 222 people during this period.