Edmonton, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Edmonton QLD is 11,409 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Edmonton is $795 per week ($41,340 per year). Median rent in Edmonton is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Edmonton has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Edmonton has a population density of 571 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Edmonton is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edmonton is $1,517.

There were 5,820 recorded offences in Edmonton in 2025-26, a rate of 510 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1,361 offences).

Population
11,409
Census 2021
Median income
$795/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Edmonton vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Edmonton is $795 a week, 6% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 604th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureEdmontonTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$795/wk$747/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$1,643/wk$1,593/wk +3%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,625/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age3342 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%20.4% +0.9 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 Edmonton, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Edmonton Population

11,409 residents at the 2021 Census.

Edmonton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$795/wk
$41,340 per year
Ranked 3,665 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Edmonton Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,643/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Edmonton against your income

About $7,120 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,293/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Edmonton Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
908
avg ICSEA score
4,744
total students
St Therese's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 541 students
991
ICSEA
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,119 students
987
ICSEA
Isabella State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students
899
ICSEA
Bentley Park College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,771 students
869
ICSEA
Hambledon State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 378 students
865
ICSEA
White Rock State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 439 students
837
ICSEA
Holy Spirit College - Edmonton Campus Catholic
Secondary
QCHS - Cairns Campus Government
Secondary
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Edmonton Campus Independent
Primary

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

All schools near Edmonton, with a map

Edmonton Map

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Edmonton, Queensland: 17.0129°S, 145.7374°E

Edmonton Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Edmonton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (5,674) Female 50.3% (5,740)

Population Density

571
people per km²
11,409 people · 20.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,878
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

New Zealand
2.2%
England
1.9%
Papua New Guinea
1.3%
Philippines
1.2%
Thailand
0.6%
India
0.6%
Japan
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
1.2%
Japanese
0.8%
Punjabi
0.7%
Italian
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
Samoan
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
31.4%
Australian Aboriginal
11.4%
Irish
8.9%
Scottish
7.5%
Italian
5.5%
German
5.3%
Filipino
2.1%
Dutch
1.4%
New Zealander
1.3%
Chinese
1.1%

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
41.0%
Catholic
21.3%
Not stated
11.7%
Anglican
9.7%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.7% 3,514
Separated
3.5% 303
Divorced
8.8% 762
Widowed
4.0% 345
Never married
43.0% 3,719

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.2%
Couple: no children
21.4%
One parent: children under 15
13.8%
Couple: no children under 15
13.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
16.6%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Edmonton

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,658 occupied private dwellings in Edmonton at the 2021 Census, 32.0% were rented, 22.2% owned outright and 42.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 28 dwellings
Owned outright
22.2% 811 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.8% 1,567 dwellings
Rented
32.0% 1,169 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 73 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
10.1%
3 bedrooms
38.8%
4 bedrooms
42.6%
5 bedrooms
5.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
6.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.5%
1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3 vehicles
15.5%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

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

Work, income and education in Edmonton

Employment

Employed full-time
41.8% 3,114 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 1,681 people
Unemployed
4.5% 333 people
Not in labour force
31.1% 2,320 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.6%
Professionals
18.4%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Managers
9.3%
Sales Workers
6.9%
Labourers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Bus
1.2%
Other
1.2%
Walked only
0.9%
Truck
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Train
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Ferry
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

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
54.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Bachelor Degree
16.8%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Postgraduate Degree
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.6%
Management & Commerce
19.5%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Health
11.0%
Architecture & Building
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%
Education
8.7%
Information Technology
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Creative Arts
1.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.8%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Primary: Catholic
16.1%
Secondary: Catholic
11.5%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Pre-school
8.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%

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
84.6%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
10.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
972
Asthma
334
Arthritis
304
Diabetes
237
Heart disease
221
Lung condition
207
Cancer
136
Stroke
84
Kidney disease
79
Dementia
18

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 948
Did not provide
87.7% 6,750

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.5% 889
Not a volunteer
88.5% 6,838

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 65
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 19
Previously served
4.1% 317
Never served
94.8% 7,364

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.7%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
28.4%
3 children
16.9%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
3.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
73
1961: 1970
131
1971: 1980
161
1981: 1990
236
1991: 2000
215
2001: 2010
380
2011: 2015
208
2016
24
2017
17
2018
40
2019
27
2020
8
2021
13

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

Population Mobility

15.9%
moved in the last year
43.7%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,526
Moved from QLD
1,132
Moved: same area (SA2)
245
Moved from NSW
62
Moved from VIC
43
Moved from overseas
42
Moved from NT
15
Moved from WA
13
Moved from ACT
13
Moved from SA
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
27.5%
15: 29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
29.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.8%
Step family: no other children
13.7%
Blended family: no other children
6.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%
Other couple: children only
0.8%
Step family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Edmonton Crime Statistics

5,820 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Break & Enter
1,361
Theft
1,238
Drug Offences
902
Assault
828
Domestic Violence
577
Property Damage
321
Traffic
235
Sexual Offences
134
Weapons
108
Fraud
94
Robbery
22

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Income: $827/wk Rent: $340/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Edmonton

The closest suburb to Edmonton is Bentley Park, 1.4 km away.

Bentley Park
1.4 km away · income $821/wk · rent $385/wk
Mount Sheridan (Qld)
2.9 km away · income $857/wk · rent $390/wk
White Rock (Cairns - Qld)
4.5 km away · income $694/wk · rent $340/wk
Bayview Heights
5.7 km away · income $895/wk · rent $390/wk
Woree
6.0 km away · income $679/wk · rent $280/wk
Earlville
7.4 km away · income $700/wk · rent $290/wk

Compare Edmonton

Frequently Asked Questions About Edmonton

What is the population of Edmonton QLD?

The population of Edmonton QLD is 11,409 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 571 people per km². Edmonton is ranked #493 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Edmonton?

The median personal income in Edmonton QLD is $795 per week, or $41,340 per year. The median household income is $1,643 per week. Family income is $1,878 per week. Edmonton is ranked #3,665 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Edmonton?

Median rent in Edmonton QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Edmonton ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Edmonton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edmonton QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Edmonton?

The median age in Edmonton QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Edmonton a good suburb to live in?

Edmonton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 11,409. The median income is $795/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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