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 of November 2025, the estimated population of Edmondson Park is around 17,642. This reflects a growth of 5,562 people, an increase of 46.0% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,080. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ERP data from the ABS release in June 2024 and validated new addresses, is 16,918 residents. This results in a density ratio of 2,538 persons per square kilometer, placing Edmondson Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a region growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch projections for Edmondson Park are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is predicted to increase by 10,311 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 54.3% over the 17-year period.

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 around 354 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 1,772 homes. In FY26 so far, 24 approvals have been recorded. Each year, approximately 5.1 people move to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25.

Commercial development approvals this financial year amount to $64.4 million. The dwelling mix shows 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% medium and high-density housing, differing from the current 84.0% houses. There are approximately 67 people per dwelling approval in Edmondson Park. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 9,587 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, favouring buyers and potentially exceeding population growth forecasts. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $435,000.

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 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Ed.Square, Edmondson Park Precinct Development, Edmondson Park High School, and Chapter Place. The following details the projects most likely to be 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 with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, 9,952 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was higher at 66.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance had employment levels 1.3 times the regional average, while professional & technical services employed 8.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities, with Census working population lower than resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.9%, labour force by 5.0%, and unemployment remained unchanged. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Edmondson Park is higher than average nationally. The median income is $60,669 and the average income stands at $69,664. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,319 (median) and $78,449 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Edmondson Park, between the 79th and 91st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 40.7% of the population (7,180 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the broader area where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 38.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 21.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 86th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Edmondson Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% 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, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $550, compared to Sydney metro's figures of $0 and $0 respectively. Nationally, Edmondson Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Edmondson Park features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.4 people

Family households account for 87.5% of all households, consisting of 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.

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 years and above holding university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 21.4% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 13.6%. Educational participation is 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. The area has educational provision including St Francis Catholic College and Edmondson Park Public School, serving a total of 2,256 students. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1086. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Edmondson Park has 28 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 40 individual routes operating.

Together, they provide 4,405 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 295 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 629 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 157 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, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 54% of the total population (around 9,609 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 4.7 and 3.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 85.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. As of the latest data (2016), 6.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,076 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with those of 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 culturally diverse population, with 53.6% born overseas and 65.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 40.5%. Hinduism is significantly higher in Edmondson Park at 17.8%, compared to none across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (36.1%), Indian (13.2%), and Australian (9.6%). Notably, Serbian (1.6%), Samoan (1.7%), and Filipino (3.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Edmondson Park compared to the regional averages of none for each group.

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 the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Edmondson Park had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (19.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was well above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between two unspecified dates. Key changes include the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 11.1% to 13.3%, and the increase of the 65 to 74 cohort from 3.2% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 18.3% to 15.8%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 10.2% to 8.1%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edmondson Park's age profile by 2041. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow strongly, adding 3,136 residents to reach 5,571, a 129% increase. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decline by 123 people.