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

Edmondson Park's population is estimated at 17,135 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,055 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,080. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 16,918 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 990 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,465 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Edmondson Park's growth of 41.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, demographic trends predict exceptional growth for the suburb of Edmondson Park, with an expected increase of 10,306 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 58.9% in total over the 17 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 an average of 354 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 1,772 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 42 approvals recorded. The area has experienced an average population increase of 5.1 people per dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25. This year, $64.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating high levels of local commercial activity.

Currently, 29% of new building activity involves detached dwellings, while 71% comprises medium and high-density housing. The location has around 67 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Edmondson Park is forecasted to gain approximately 10,089 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Edmondson Park will gain 10,089 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Edmondson Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 potential impact projects. Notable ones are Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Croatia Avenue Apartments. The following list details these projects' expected significance.

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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 with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.6%. As of December 2025, 10,788 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was high at 84.8%. A significant number, 42.0%, worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance employs 1.3 times the regional average while professional & technical services employ only 8.8% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between May-24 and May-25, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force grew by 5.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edmondson Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% in five years and 14.3% in ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that income in Edmondson Park is slightly above average nationally. The median income is $60,669 while the average stands at $69,664. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,044 (median) and $75,836 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Edmondson Park rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 91st percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 40.7% of the population (6,973 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 38.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 21.8% of income, but strong earnings still 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, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edmondson Park was at 8.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.9% and rented ones at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. Weekly rent median figure was $550 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Edmondson Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average 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 constitute the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 10.9% and group households comprising 1.6%. 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 educational attainment is notably high with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, exceeding the SA4 region's 21.4% and Australia's 30.4%. University graduates make up 28.3%, postgraduate students 11.8%, and graduate diploma holders 2.3%. Vocational qualifications account for 24.8%, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.6%. Residents' educational participation is high, with 36.0% currently enrolled in formal education: primary education 13.4%, secondary education 8.6%, and tertiary education 7.1%.

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 stops are served by 46 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,302 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 288 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of travel at 82%, while train accounts for 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 42.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 757 trips per day, equating to approximately 132 weekly trips per 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 exceptional health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% (around 9,333 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney.

Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7% and 3.7% of residents respectively. About 85.9% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Edmondson Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.6% (1,130 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 and 65.7% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Edmondson Park, accounting for 40.5% of its population. Hinduism comprises 17.8%, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (36.1%), Indian (13.2%), and Australian (9.6%). The latter is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Serbian, Samoan, and Filipino ethnicities are overrepresented in Edmondson Park compared to regional averages: Serbian at 1.6% vs 0.5%, Samoan at 1.7% vs 0.5%, and Filipino at 3.5% vs 2.0%.

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 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.6%). This 35-44 concentration was significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, demographic aging in Edmondson Park was evident with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years. Key changes included the growth of the 45-54 age group from 11.1% to 13.7%, and the increase of the 65-74 cohort from 3.2% to 4.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 18.3% to 15.1%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.2% to 7.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edmondson Park's age profile. The 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by 131%, adding 3,153 residents to reach a total of 5,570. However, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 4 people.