Edmondson Park
Edmondson Park stands out for its young, high-income and recently expanding population: 12,080 residents have a median age of 31, while household income sits at the 93rd percentile nationally. The suburb is also 53.6% overseas-born, 52.8% university educated and 83.9% separate-house stock, pointing to a family-focused ownership market rather than an apartment-led centre. Compared with nearby Liverpool, it presents a newer household base, while Austral provides a useful contrast for buyers weighing growth and established services. Internal migration is the main driver, and the wider area is forecast to grow at 6.18% annually. That combination places Edmondson Park above national benchmarks for income, education and household size, but makes infrastructure timing and purchase costs central to decisions.
Population
12,080
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,562/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
119
For buyers, Edmondson Park suits households seeking a detached family home, with 83.9% of dwellings separate houses and 75.0% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $2,800 a month, while mortgage commitments equal 25.2% of household income. That is above the rent-to-income figure of 21.5%, so affordability still needs testing against deposit size, interest rates and commuting costs. Ownership is concentrated among mortgagors at 58.5%, compared with just 8.3% owning outright, reflecting a younger purchaser base. Compared with apartment-heavier Liverpool or newer Austral, Edmondson Park is more clearly oriented toward family-sized housing, although buyers should compare land, strata and travel costs address by address.
For Buyers
For buyers, Edmondson Park suits households seeking a detached family home, with 83.9% of dwellings separate houses and 75.0% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $2,800 a month, while mortgage commitments equal 25.2% of household income. That is above the rent-to-income figure of 21.5%, so affordability still needs testing against deposit size, interest rates and commuting costs. Ownership is concentrated among mortgagors at 58.5%, compared with just 8.3% owning outright, reflecting a younger purchaser base. Compared with apartment-heavier Liverpool or newer Austral, Edmondson Park is more clearly oriented toward family-sized housing, although buyers should compare land, strata and travel costs address by address.
For Investors
Investor appeal is tied to tenant demand and rapid change rather than a mature rental market. Renting accounts for 32.2% of occupied housing, weekly rent is $550 and vacancy is 7.4%, giving landlords a sizeable renter base while allowing for competition between properties. The wider area is forecast to grow 6.18% annually, with internal migration the primary driver, and measured rent growth is 83.3%. Development activity is substantial, with 116 applications in 12 months, so future supply should be assessed street by street rather than assumed from headline growth. Compared with established Liverpool, Edmondson Park has a stronger expansion profile; compared with Austral, its 32.2% renting share and 7.4% vacancy rate offer useful checks on tenant depth. Investors should stress-test repayments because 58.5% of homes are mortgaged and mortgage commitments sit at 25.2% of household income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
796
Last 12 Months
119
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+24.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Edmondson Park
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Demographics
Edmondson Park has a younger and more internationally connected population than Australia overall: median age is 31, 9 years below the national figure, and 53.6% of residents were born overseas, 32.0 percentage points above the national share. University education reaches 52.8%, or 22.7 points above the national comparison, while average household size is 3.4, 0.9 above the national figure. Families shape demand because 66.9% are couples with children and 21.8% are couples without children. Indian, Chinese and English are prominent ancestries, while Arabic, Hindi and Nepali are leading home languages. Christianity counts 4,539 people, Islam 2,290 and Hinduism 1,994. Compared with Liverpool and Austral, this is a younger, more highly educated migrant-majority catchment, while 32.3% turnover signals meaningful movement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.9%
Houses
6.2%
Townhouse
10.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Edmondson Park is strongly detached and family sized. Separate houses account for 83.9% of dwellings, apartments 10.0% and semi-detached homes 6.2%; 75.0% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms. Tenure is weighted toward active mortgages at 58.5%, while 8.3% are owned outright and 32.2% rented. That pattern reflects a relatively young suburb where households are still paying down debt, rather than an established area dominated by outright owners. Mortgage repayments average $2,800 per month, equal to 25.2% of household income, and rent is $550 per week with rent-to-income at 21.5%. Vacancy is 7.4%, higher than a tightly supplied rental market would normally be. Compared with nearby Liverpool and Austral, this combination makes Edmondson Park a clear test of family-house demand, mortgage capacity and future rental supply.
Mortgage / mo
$2,800
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $550.
$760
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $830 · units $700
HH Size
3.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,008
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
268
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
66.9%
Couples with children
21.8%
Couples, no children
10.1%
Single parent
3,099
Total families
Economy & Employment
Edmondson Park's economy is led by healthcare at 21.9% and 893 workers. Professional and technical services contribute 10.1% and 412 workers, followed by finance at 9.2% and 376, public administration at 8.2% and 336, and education at 8.1% and 329. Occupations are similarly skilled, with 1,636 professionals, 824 clerical and administrative workers and 709 managers. Labour-force participation is 66.5%, full-time employment 61.5% and unemployment 5.2%. The concentration in healthcare and professional services helps explain household income at the 93rd percentile. SEIFA IER is decile 10 and IRSAD decile 9, both above national disadvantage benchmarks. Compared with Liverpool and Austral, the employment base is tilted toward services, although 760 employed residents work away from the suburb.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
5,864
Unemployed
305
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.5%
Part-time
24.8%
Participation
66.5%
Employed
5,559
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
52.8%
Postgraduate
15.5%
Born Overseas
53.6%
Dwellings
3,329
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households that value newer detached housing, local services and work-from-home flexibility. Edmondson Park has 43.9% working from home, compared with 47.4% travelling as car drivers and 4.3% using public transport, so daily convenience depends heavily on the exact address and access to major roads. Walking or cycling is reported at 0.8%, below the car-based share, pointing to a less active transport pattern. Edmondson Park Public School provides a local government primary option; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. The suburb has an IRSAD decile of 9 and IER decile 10, above national socioeconomic benchmarks, while 3.2% of residents need assistance. A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so safety decisions should include recent address-level checks and visits at different times. Compared with Liverpool and Austral, the trade-off is newer family housing and strong socioeconomic measures versus greater reliance on cars. Density is 1,739.1 people per square kilometre across 6.95 square kilometres.
Drive
47.4%
Public Transport
4.3%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
43.9%
Population Forecast
+6.18%/yr
(+1,115 people/yr)
High GrowthEdmondson Park is classified as high growth, with the wider area's annual trend at 6.18% and population change of 2,497.8% over 10 years. Internal migration is the primary driver, which fits a suburb still absorbing new households and housing supply. The shift trajectory is Rejuvenating: the young share is up 6.8 points, the working share up 5.4 points and the senior share down 9.8 points. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 61.7 in 2011 to 54.6 in 2021, while real income growth reached 68.6%. Rent growth of 83.3% shows that demand has moved quickly. Compared with established Liverpool, Edmondson Park has a more pronounced expansion cycle; unlike a gentrifying precinct, its gentrification score is 0 and stage is Not gentrifying. Infrastructure delivery and new supply matter because internal migration is driving the trajectory.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+126
Net Internal / yr
+1,122
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Edmondson Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edmondson Park a good suburb to live in?
Edmondson Park can suit families and professionals who accept car dependence. The median age is 31, household size is 3.4 and 66.9% of families are couples with children. Work-from-home participation is 43.9%, while public transport use is 4.3%, so lifestyle quality depends heavily on the address, commute and access to services.
What is the median house price in Edmondson Park?
Use recent sales for the exact dwelling type and land size rather than a generic suburb figure. Edmondson Park is 83.9% separate houses, 10.0% apartments and 6.2% semi-detached, while 75.0% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms. Those proportions make prices less comparable across streets and dwelling types.
What schools are in Edmondson Park?
Edmondson Park Public School is a local government primary school. Families should check the enrolment zone for a specific address and confirm current places, because the wider area is forecast to grow at 6.18% annually. School location does not establish performance or capacity, so visiting and verifying enrolment details is important before buying.
Is Edmondson Park safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so safety decisions should use recent NSW Police information, address-level checks and visits at different times. Socioeconomic indicators are above national benchmarks, with IRSAD at decile 9 and IER at decile 10, but those measures are not a crime score and should not replace direct safety checks.
Is Edmondson Park good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking a growing rental base, but supply and debt need close testing. Renting accounts for 32.2% of homes, weekly rent is $550 and vacancy is 7.4%. The wider area's forecast trend is 6.18% annually, driven by internal migration, while 116 development applications in 12 months indicate ongoing construction. Compare holding costs and future competing stock rather than relying on growth alone.
How is Edmondson Park's population changing?
Edmondson Park is on a strong expansion path. The wider area's forecast trend is 6.18% annually, with internal migration the primary driver, and the shift is labelled Rejuvenating. Population change across the wider area is 2,497.8% over 10 years, while the young share has risen 6.8 points and the senior share has fallen 9.8 points. The current suburb population is 12,080.
What languages are spoken in Edmondson Park?
Arabic, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu and Bengali are among the main languages spoken at home, with counts of 386, 362, 360, 263 and 172 respectively. The overseas-born share is 53.6%, so schools, services and retailers should account for more than one language when planning everyday access.
What development is occurring in Edmondson Park?
Development activity is high, with 116 applications in 12 months. Recent examples include a dwelling house, alterations to a school and residential accommodation. Because the wider area is forecast to grow at 6.18% annually and internal migration is the primary driver, buyers and investors should check construction timing, traffic and future supply around the exact street.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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