Edwardstown (SA)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographics data for the wider region, alongside address registries verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Edwardstown has an estimated residency of approximately 5,300 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 786 people (17.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count was 4,514 residents. This adjustment is deduced from the resident count of 5,292, projected by Districts after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) coupled with 44 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,265 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across Australian localities analysed by Districts. The 17.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Edwardstown since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.2%) as well as the SA3 territory, positioning it as a leading growth zone. The expansion was primarily fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the aggregate population increase in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly qualified, with a strong presence in crucial service industries, a jobless rate of just 4.0%, and an annual employment expansion rate estimated at 8.4% by Districts aggregation. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 3,088, with a local unemployment rate sitting 0.2% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. Labor force participation is relatively typical, standing at 70.9% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census data, a modest 10.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restriction impacts.

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Based on Districts' compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Edwardstown recorded a median annual income of $49,714 and an average of $57,419. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to median and average values of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 point to a median of approximately $54,770 and an average of $63,259. Looking at 2021 Census returns, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest, placing between the 24th and 37th percentiles. Income spread figures indicate that 31.2% of the population (representing 1,653 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - range, which closely aligns with the regional proportion of in this category. Financial pressure from housing costs is substantial, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the nd percentile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the Census consisted of 60.2% standalone houses and 39.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the wider Adelaide metropolitan distribution of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other structures. Outright home ownership lags behind the metropolitan standard, sitting at 22.9%, while the remaining residential properties are either held under a mortgage (32.1%) or occupied by tenants (44.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average at $1,690, whereas the median weekly rent was $275, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,562 and $320 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 55.6%, which breaks down into 22.6% couples raising children, 21.7% couples without children, and 10.0% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 44.4%, with single-person households representing 37.6% and shared group households making up 6.7%. The typical household size of 2.2 individuals is slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The local educational profile is distinct relative to the wider region, with university attainment rates (33.7% of residents aged 15+) tracking ahead of the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA4 regional level of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Practical and technical certifications are also highly represented, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (19.7%).

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Public transport connectivity is supported by 33 active transit points within the suburb, combining bus and rail options. These points are serviced by 30 unique routes, providing a total of 2,134 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most working residents commute elsewhere, with private cars being the main transport mode at 78%, followed by trains at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per home, which is below the wider metropolitan average. A relatively modest 10.5% of the workforce worked from home according to 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Evaluations by Districts regarding mortality metrics and chronic illness rates suggest notable health hurdles locally, with chronic illnesses present in both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake sitting relatively low at roughly 50% of the population, which equates to about 2,635 people. This compares to a rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%.

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The neighborhood displays greater cultural diversity than most benchmarked markets, with 32.0% of residents born outside Australia and 30.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.3% of the community. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 6.7% of residents compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 37 years is slightly younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and aligns closely with the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 25 - 34 age bracket has a high representation at 18.8%, while the 75 - 84 cohort is underrepresented at 5.5%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 4.3% to 5.5% of the total population, while the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 11.8% to 10.4%. Demographic projections to 2041 point to shifts in the local age profile, led by a 38% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to rise by people to reach compared to the baseline of . In contrast, the to group is projected to see a flatter trajectory, expanding by and adding only children.

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Edwardstown currently has an estimated 259 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 152 children aged 0-2 and 101 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 273 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 429. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.