Edensor Park (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Edensor Park has an estimated population of 10,223 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 56 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,279 people. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 10,213, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 14 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population size represents a density of 3,297 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of all Australian areas analyzed by Districts. Although the suburb of Edensor Park experienced a 0.5% contraction since the census, the SA3 region recorded a 2.0% expansion, showing contrasting demographic trajectories. Growth in the region was mostly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 78.0% of all population additions during the latest timeframes.

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The suburb of Edensor Park contains a skilled labor force, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated employment expansion of 5.2% over the previous year, according to Districts calculations of regional data. As of March 2026, there are 4,752 residents employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.1% above the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is much lower (58.5% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census returns show that a high 33.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Edensor Park has a median taxpayer income of $46,511, with an average of $59,561. This sits below the national average and compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $51,311 for the median and $65,708 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures show individual incomes are low, sitting at the 6th percentile ($538 weekly), whereas household incomes are stronger at the 54th percentile. Income analysis shows that 33.3% of the community (3,404 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where of people fall in this bracket. Elevated housing costs consume of income, yet healthy overall earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Edensor Park, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% other home types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other home types across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Edensor Park were significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, at 39.5%, with remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (33.5%) or tenants (27.0%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much lower than the Sydney metro median at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $450, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Edensor Park are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.

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Family units represent the vast majority of households at 88.5%, consisting of couples with offspring at 50.6%, couples without offspring at 20.2%, and single-parent homes at 16.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.5%, which is split between single-person households at 10.6% and group households at 0.7%. The median household occupancy of 3.4 persons is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree completion rates (18.3%) sitting far below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Practical and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (17.9%).

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Public transit data reveals 56 transit stops operating within the suburb of Edensor Park, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 39 separate routes, which combine to offer 3,665 passenger journeys every week. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents generally living 160 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is mainly a residential area, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 92% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 33.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions).

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Assessments of local health statistics show positive results across the suburb of Edensor Park, according to Districts evaluations of mortality and chronic illnesses, which show very low rates of common health conditions across all demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population (~5,164 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Edensor Park ranks among the most multicultural neighborhoods in Australia, with 54.6% of residents born abroad and 70.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 71.1% of residents. The most significant statistical concentration is for Buddhism, which is practiced by 13.9% of the local population, far higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

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The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Edensor Park is slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is close to the national average of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented (12.2% locally), whereas the 35 - 44 cohort has a lower share (11.3%). Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 4.3% to 6.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 demographic rose from 10.8% to 12.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 bracket shrank from 12.5% to 11.1% and the to group declined from to . Demographic projections for point to notable changes for the suburb of Edensor Park, led by the to age group which is expected to expand by ( people), going from to . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older account for of the expected population growth. In contrast, the to and to age brackets are expected to shrink.

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Edensor Park currently has an estimated 490 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 297 children aged 0-2 and 198 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 445 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 927. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.