Edgeworth at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
6,401
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Edgeworth.
The postcode for Edgeworth is 2285 (NSW).
Edgeworth (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Edgeworth has roughly 6,401 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Edgeworth scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Edgeworth's population at 6,401, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,401
Median age
39
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
6,401
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
403
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Edgeworth.
Local schools for Edgeworth
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Government School Catchment
Edgeworth Public School
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Argenton Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Edgeworth.
- What is the Edgeworth postcode?
- Edgeworth is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Edgeworth?
- Edgeworth is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2285, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Edgeworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Edgeworth?
- There are 20 schools serving Edgeworth on this page, including Edgeworth Public School, St Benedict's Primary School, Edgeworth Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Edgeworth?
- Edgeworth has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Edgeworth?
- Edgeworth is close to Argenton, Cameron Park, Boolaroo, Glendale, Barnsley.
- What is the population of Edgeworth?
- The population of Edgeworth is approximately 6,401 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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