Edgeworth, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Edgeworth NSW is 6,401 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Edgeworth is $713 per week ($37,076 per year). Median rent in Edgeworth is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Edgeworth has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Edgeworth has a population density of 1,064 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Edgeworth is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edgeworth is $1,733.

There were 94 recorded offences in Edgeworth in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (24 offences).

Population
6,401
Census 2021
Median income
$713/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Edgeworth vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Edgeworth is $713 a week, 7% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,319th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $25 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureEdgeworthTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$713/wk$765/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,435/wk$1,704/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$385/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.1%22.6% +2.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Edgeworth, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Edgeworth Population

6,401 residents at the 2021 Census.

Edgeworth Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$713/wk
$37,076 per year
Ranked 5,244 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Edgeworth Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,435/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 25.1%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Edgeworth against your income

About $6,218 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,075/wk
Rent share 25.1%

Edgeworth Schools

8
schools nearby
5
government
977
avg ICSEA score
2,586
total students
St Benedict's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 357 students
1037
ICSEA
Holy Cross Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 153 students
1036
ICSEA
Edgeworth Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
969
ICSEA
Edgeworth Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 647 students
967
ICSEA
Barnsley Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 276 students
950
ICSEA
Glendale Technology High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 802 students
946
ICSEA
Argenton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 46 students
934
ICSEA
Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes Campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Edgeworth, New South Wales: 32.9197°S, 151.6180°E

Edgeworth Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in Edgeworth

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (3,085) Female 51.8% (3,316)

Population Density

1,064
people per km²
6,401 people · 6.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,800
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.5%
New Zealand
0.8%
Philippines
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
India
0.5%
Thailand
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.4%
German
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Samoan
0.3%
Nepali
0.2%
Italian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.1%
English
43.4%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
8.5%
Australian Aboriginal
7.4%
German
4.4%
Italian
1.4%
Polish
1.3%
Dutch
1.0%
Filipino
1.0%
Welsh
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.1%
Catholic
17.1%
Anglican
17.1%
Not stated
6.1%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.0% 2,153
Separated
3.8% 200
Divorced
10.1% 532
Widowed
8.2% 431
Never married
36.8% 1,932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.8%
Couple: no children
29.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.3%
One parent: children under 15
11.4%
One parent: no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.2%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Edgeworth

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,484 occupied private dwellings in Edgeworth at the 2021 Census, 26.7% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 39.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 72 dwellings
Owned outright
29.9% 743 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.2% 973 dwellings
Rented
26.7% 662 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.7%
2 bedrooms
15.9%
3 bedrooms
52.9%
4 bedrooms
23.2%
5 bedrooms
2.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
5.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.1%
1 vehicle
34.7%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Edgeworth

Employment

Employed full-time
35.7% 1,724 people
Employed part-time
20.4% 988 people
Unemployed
2.9% 138 people
Not in labour force
41.0% 1,983 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.2%
Professionals
18.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Managers
8.1%
Labourers
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
16.8%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Walked only
1.1%
Truck
1.1%
Bus
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Train
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.3%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%
Postgraduate Degree
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
22.6%
Management & Commerce
19.9%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Health
11.8%
Education
8.3%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Information Technology
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.4%
Secondary: Government
24.7%
Vocational Education
15.8%
Pre-school
11.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Secondary: Catholic
3.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.2%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
954
Asthma
331
Arthritis
278
Diabetes
259
Lung condition
214
Heart disease
200
Cancer
101
Kidney disease
96
Stroke
80
Dementia
33

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 738
Did not provide
85.2% 4,238

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.2% 511
Not a volunteer
89.8% 4,478

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.5% 174
Never served
96.5% 4,819

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.1%
1 child
13.5%
2 children
30.5%
3 children
17.9%
4 children
6.9%
5+ children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
31
1951: 1960
60
1961: 1970
63
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
59
1991: 2000
51
2001: 2010
77
2011: 2015
77
2016
17
2017
11
2018
12
2019
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
36.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,093
Moved from NSW
700
Moved: same area (SA2)
111
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from SA
5
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
28.3%
15: 29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
31.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.5%
Step family: no other children
11.6%
Blended family: no other children
6.5%
Other couple: children only
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Blended family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Edgeworth Crime Statistics

94 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
24
Other Against Property
18
Property Damage
17
Assault
14
Sexual Offences
8
Other Against Person
7
Drug Offences
4
Homicide
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Edgeworth

The closest suburb to Edgeworth is Cameron Park, 2.1 km away.

Cameron Park
2.1 km away · income $987/wk · rent $510/wk
Argenton
2.2 km away · income $616/wk · rent $350/wk
Boolaroo
3.1 km away · income $768/wk · rent $400/wk
Glendale (NSW)
3.1 km away · income $736/wk · rent $360/wk
Holmesville
3.1 km away · income $743/wk · rent $390/wk
Barnsley
3.2 km away · income $794/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edgeworth

What is the population of Edgeworth NSW?

The population of Edgeworth NSW is 6,401 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,064 people per km². Edgeworth is ranked #1,210 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Edgeworth?

The median personal income in Edgeworth NSW is $713 per week, or $37,076 per year. The median household income is $1,435 per week. Family income is $1,800 per week. Edgeworth is ranked #5,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Edgeworth?

Median rent in Edgeworth NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Edgeworth ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Edgeworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edgeworth NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Edgeworth?

The median age in Edgeworth NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Edgeworth a good suburb to live in?

Edgeworth is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,401. The median income is $713/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11384. All dollar figures in AUD.