Edmonton (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses by Districts since the Census indicates the resident count in the suburb of Edmonton is estimated at approximately 12,402 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 993 residents (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,409 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 12,342, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS and an extra 398 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population level translates to a density of 620 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and scope for additional expansion. The 8.7% growth rate in the suburb of Edmonton since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (6.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader. Population gains were mostly underpinned by natural increase, which accounted for roughly of the total growth during recent times, though other contributors such as overseas and interstate migration also registered positive results.

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The local job market features a balanced mix of professional and manual roles, with a solid base in essential services and an unemployment rate of 6.5% compiled from statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, there are 6,091 employed residents, while the jobless rate sits 2.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force is typical at 67.4% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate a minor 10.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects potential impacts from pandemic lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Edmonton earn a median income of $52,547 and an average income of $58,478. This sits below the national average and compares to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $58,516 for median income and $65,121 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that personal, family, and household incomes are moderate, placing between the 44th and 48th percentiles. The weekly earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 38.0% of the local population, or 4,712 individuals, which is higher than the regional share of 31.7%. Housing affordability is highly constrained, with residents keeping just of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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Residential property types in Edmonton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.7% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind regional figures, standing at 22.7%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (44.3%) or renting (33.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the regional median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to the regional median of $345. On a national level, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 76.0%, which is comprised of couples with children at 34.9%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parent households at 15.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.0%, with single person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size of 2.8 occupants is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The local population presents low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 12.6% sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificate level training at 35.4%.

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Public transit infrastructure includes 30 active bus stops within Edmonton. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that supply a combined total of 546 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 364 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode for 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A small proportion of 10.1% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 safety measures.

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The community experiences notable health difficulties based on mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical medical issues found across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 50% of the population, which equals about 6,248 people. This rate is lower than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is below average, with citizens making up 85.3% of the population, 84.5% born in Australia, and 87.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.7% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 33 means Edmonton is younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic has a strong footprint at 15.7% of the population, whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller at 6.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 3.3% to 4.5% and the 25 to 34 demographic increased from 14.5% to 15.7%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.6% to 14.4% and the 45 to cohort decreased from to . Looking ahead to demographic forecasts indicate notable shifts, led by the to age bracket which is expected to grow by (an addition of people) to reach from while the to group is projected to shrink by individuals.

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Edmonton currently has an estimated 942 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 560 children aged 0-2 and 373 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 31% by 2041 (to approximately 1,231 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,429. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.