Edgeworth, NSW 2285

Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2285

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Median house price

$765,000

+8.9% over the past year.

Median of 195 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Edgeworth at a glance

Median unit
$305,280
Weekly rent
$725
Houses · units $493
Population
6,401
Median age 39

Prices: Median of 195 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2285), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Edgeworth

Houses change hands at $765,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (195 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $305,280, roughly 60% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.9%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +8.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $153,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Edgeworth on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2285)

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What to know about Edgeworth

Edgeworth (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $765,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).

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.

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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,035 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Edgeworth

Schools serving Edgeworth: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Edgeworth Public School

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Edgeworth Heights Public School

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Argenton Public School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
10/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.93% (median rent $725/wk against a $765,000 price tag). Units yield 8.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
4.93%
On the $765,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
8.40%
On the $305,280 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+8.9%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

206 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft53 (25.7%)
Assault47 (22.8%)
Against justice procedures33 (16.0%)
Malicious damage to property23 (11.2%)
Sexual offences15 (7.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,035 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Edgeworth

What is the median house price in Edgeworth?
The median house price in Edgeworth, NSW 2285 is $765,000 (median of 195 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $305,280. Annual growth is +8.9%.
How much is my house worth in Edgeworth?
A useful starting point is the Edgeworth median house price of $765,000 (units $305,280). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Edgeworth a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Edgeworth is 4.9%: the median weekly house rent is $725 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2285), June 2026) against the median house price of $765,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Edgeworth is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
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 suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2285.
What is the average rent in Edgeworth?
The median weekly rent for houses is $725, for units it's $493.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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