Edwardstown

Population growth drivers in Edwardstown are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Edwardstown statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,142 people. This figure represents an increase of 628 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,514 people in the area. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,802 following their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,197 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Edwardstown area's growth of 13.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.3%) and the state level, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Edwardstown.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for statistical areas across the nation. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Edwardstown (SA2) is expected to grow by 766 persons to reach 5,908 people by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.8% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Edwardstown when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Edwardstown averaged around 37 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 188 homes. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 new residents arrive per year per new home in Edwardstown between FY21 and FY25. The supply and demand dynamics appear stable, with new properties constructed at an average value of $326,000.

This financial year has seen $5.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Edwardstown has slightly more development, 15.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. New development consists of 60.0% standalone homes and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points.

With around 154 people per dwelling approval, Edwardstown shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Edwardstown adding 349 residents by 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Edwardstown has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely affecting the region: Tram Grade Separation Projects, Tonsley Innovation District, River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works, and SA Health - Building a Bigger Health System in the South (Daw Park Urgent Care Hub & other upgrades). The following list details projects most relevant.

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Edwardstown has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Edwardstown's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 2,666 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation was 63.7%, close to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries included health care & social assistance (employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average), retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Construction showed lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

There were 1.1 workers per resident as of the Census, indicating Edwardstown serves as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. In the past year, employment increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 3.2%, and unemployment decreased by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight drop in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National forecasts indicate employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edwardstown's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Edwardstown had a median taxpayer income of $49,714 and an average income of $57,419. These figures are lower than national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively in Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $54,089 and average income is $62,472 as of that date. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Edwardstown rank modestly, between the 24th and 37th percentiles. Income distribution shows 31.2% of residents (1,604 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Edwardstown, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Edwardstown displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Edwardstown's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 60.2% houses and 39.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This differed from Adelaide metro's structure which was 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edwardstown stood at 22.9%, with mortgaged properties at 32.1% and rented ones at 44.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,690, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,700 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Edwardstown was $275, substantially below the national figure of $375 and Adelaide metro's $330.

Edwardstown features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 55.6% of all households, including 22.6% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 44.4%, with lone person households at 37.6% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.7% among residents aged 15+, exceeding both the South African average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's rate of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.2% while certificates make up 19.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Edwardstown has 33 active public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 30 different routes operating in total, providing 2,134 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 193 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 304 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Edwardstown is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Edwardstown faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but more so among older cohorts.

Approximately 50% of Edwardstown's total population (~2,557 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.6% and 7.7% of residents respectively. However, 67.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. Edwardstown has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (868 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, they present some challenges.

Edwardstown was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Edwardstown's population showed high cultural diversity, with 32.0% born overseas and 30.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 37.3%. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent in Edwardstown (6.7%) compared to Greater Adelaide (4.1%).

The top ancestry groups were English (24.9%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (13.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%), Polish (1.0% vs 1.1%), and German (5.2% vs 5.0%) were relatively more represented in Edwardstown.

Edwardstown's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Edwardstown is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, but close to the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age cohort is over-represented in Edwardstown at 19.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average. Conversely, the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 5.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.2% to 16.1% of Edwardstown's population, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.5%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Edwardstown. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 20%, reaching 641 people from the current 534. However, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.