Edgeworth, NSW 2285 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Edgeworth is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2285, home to 6,401 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 112 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,401
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,435 /week
- Median personal income
- $713 /week
- Median family income
- $1,800 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Glendale East Public School
- Glendale Technology High School
- Cardiff North Public School
- Cardiff Public School
- Argenton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 97 bus stops
- Glendale Dr After Scar Tree Way
- Glendale Dr Opp Scar Tree Way
- Main Rd After Glendale Dr
- Main Rd Before Glendale Dr
- Cardiff Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 16 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 23.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.4% of the 3,728 resolvable premises in Edgeworth. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,930 across postcode 2285 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 544 theft, 474 violent offences, 263 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edgeworth?
Edgeworth (NSW 2285) had 6,401 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Edgeworth?
The median advertised rent in Edgeworth is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Edgeworth?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Edgeworth covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glendale East Public School (0.7 km), Glendale Technology High School (1.1 km), Cardiff North Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Edgeworth?
Edgeworth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Edgeworth?
Across postcode 2285, 1,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (544), violent (474), vehicle theft (263). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Edgeworth?
In Edgeworth, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (23.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Edgeworth?
99 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Edgeworth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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