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NSW · Woollahra Council
Edgecliff, 2027
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,748
Growth (1 yr)
-0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-2.2%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,321/wk
Employment rate
63.9%
Languages at home
17.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Edgecliff is a smaller community where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Community and employment, plus growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Edgecliff snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,150/wk
Houses $1,500 · Units $1,100
Population (ERP)
2,748
-0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
16.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#91
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
5th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
97th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 795th in Australia
- State rank
- 215th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #91 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #157 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 72%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,500
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,150
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 124
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,748(June 2025)
-0.4% annual · -2.2% over 5 years · 5th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -2.2%
- Change in 1 year
- -11
- Change in 5 years
- -62
- Growth rank in NSW
- 5th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,750), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,499
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,321
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 247 of 1,458
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 63.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 71 / 287 / 849
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 132
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 73
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 104 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault20
- Fraud33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property27
- Steal From Retail Store67
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 15
- Median school ICSEA (15 schools)
- 1,164
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 97th
School list
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1217 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,182 students · Top SEA quarter 84% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 237 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 71% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1193 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 667 students · Top SEA quarter 75% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Paddington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 147 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1167 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 210 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 755 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Cranbrook SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1181 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 1,693 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1209 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 936 students · Top SEA quarter 83% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
41 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Int Std C-E
- Acc To Int Stds
- Concourse
- Edgecliff Station
- LFT To Bus Int
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
159 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 7 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 24 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 41 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 31 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 90/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.8
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(10)
- Davian Bakery & PatisserieBakery
- Bar LatteCafe
- Baristas Coffee EdgecliffCafe
- Cafe MiaCafe
- Cafe on MonaCafe
- Crystal Car Wash CafeCafe
- Green Bowl CafeCafe
- St. Honore Cafe & BakeryCafe
- Flavour of IndiaRestaurant
- Sushi 2 GoRestaurant
Shopping(10)
- Nicholas & Co ButcheryButcher
- Convenience store
- Edgecliff MartConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
203-233 New South Head Road
- ColesSupermarket
- Gourmet LifeSupermarket
Community(1)
- AschamSchool
188 New South Head Road
Health & services(6)
- Todays DentalDentist
- Dr. Mohaghegh Plastic SurgeryMedical clinic
Unit Suite 2 179-191 New South Head Road
- Blooms The ChemistPharmacy
- chemistPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Hallam ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(31)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Epic Muay Thai AcademyGym
- Regenesis FitnessGym
- Sweaty SoulGym
- Playground
- Pilates PhysiqueSports centre
154 New South Head Road
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (24)
Transport(19)
16 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(52)
- BWSAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Alternative (2)
- The Lady of EdgecliffArtwork
- WestpacATM
- WestpacBank
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bike Shed - Edgecliff Station, Ocean StBicycle Parking
- Crystal Car WashCar wash
- CadrysCarpet
- ClearskinCare Laser Hair RemovalCosmetics
- Drinking water
- Lawrence Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
- Florist
- Garden (13)
- Railway Bridge Community GardenGarden
- Bold & Beautiful Hair DesignHairdresser
- Go Vita Health FoodsHealth Food
- Information
- Welcome to Woollahra MunicipalityInformation
- Laundry
- Langford ChandeleirsLighting
- Massage
- Edgecliff Lodge MotelMotel
34-44 New South Head Road, Edgecliff
- Edgecliff Railway News & ConvenienceNewsagent
- Newsagent
- Edgecliff OptometristsOptometrist
- Aldi Car ParkParking
- CadrysParking
- Parking (6)
- Parking Entrance (4)
- Pet
- Dogs in TownPet Grooming
- BP EdgecliffPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Edgecliff Post OfficePost office
203-233 South Head Road, Edgecliff
- Public toilets
- Eastpoint Fish MarketSeafood
- Governor Ralph DarlingShelter
- Shelter (3)
- St Vincent's Care EdgecliffSocial Facility
2-6 Albert Street, Edgecliff
- East GymnasticsSports Hall
- TelstraTelephone
- Taleb TyresTyres
- Darling Point LaundryVacant
- Vacant (2)
- Vending machine
- WynstanWindow Blind
- Greenhouse Asian SaladsYes
- Independent Living SpecialsYes
- Shilla Asian FoodsYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Wolper Jewish Hospital (0.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AlternativeAlternative
- AlternativeAlternative
- Blooms The ChemistPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Dr. Mohaghegh Plastic SurgeryNew South Head RoadDoctor
- Edgecliff OptometristsOptometrist
- Todays DentalDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 25
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 9.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 CAMERON STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 HIGH STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure188 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 Darling Point Road, EdgecliffWithdrawn
May 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure339-341 Edgecliff Road, EdgecliffDetermined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure46-54 SOUTH STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Under Assessment
April 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure440 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure440 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Rejected
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 HIGH STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 SOUTH STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 WALKER AVENUE EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
February 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1305 180 OCEAN STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 16 ALBERT STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Subdivision22 ALBERT STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 SOUTH STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Subdivision22 ALBERT STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support345 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Fences7 GLEBE STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support345 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Rejected
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure287-289 New South Head Road, EdgecliffDetermined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 ARTLETT STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation452 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Educational establishment; Hours of operation and trading; School188 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
August 2025
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure188 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation365 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Pending Court Appeal
June 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure440 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)440 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision203-233 New South Head Road Edgecliff NSW 2027Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 QUAMBI PLACE EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)440 Edgecliff Road, Edgecliff NSW 2027Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 WALKER AVENUE EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 ALBERT STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 ALBERT STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure365 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Under Assessment
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure361 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure440 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 THORNE STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
October 2024
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure440 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 THORNE STREET EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 WALKER AVENUE EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support345 EDGECLIFF ROAD EDGECLIFF 2027Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 South Street EdgecliffWithdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Fenton and surrounds8 Albert Street EdgecliffSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
- Member of Parliament
- Allegra SPENDER (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,463
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 49.4%Labor 50.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.2 km away).
Coalition 54.2%Labor 45.8%
4.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Darling PointLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Double BayLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Woollahra SouthLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Paddington CentralLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- WoollahraLabor 48.3% · Coalition 51.7% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Woollahra Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.