Edgeworth
NSW 2285 · Lake Macquarie
6,401 (2021) → 7,197 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Edgeworth is a high growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2285, about 112km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $762K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 12km inland. Edgeworth has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.47%), New Zealand (0.81%), Philippines (0.75%), Germany (0.58%), India (0.47%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.39%), German (0.34%), Punjabi (0.34%), Thai (0.31%), Samoan (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1041
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 968
Nearby (within 10km)
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 912
- Alesco Senior College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 949
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1047
- Barnsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 951
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1109
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 969
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 944
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1073
- West Wallsend High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 933
- Speers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 990
- West Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 934
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Edgeworth
Is Edgeworth safe?
Edgeworth has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,296 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Edgeworth?
In Edgeworth, the median house price is $762K and the median unit price is $589K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Edgeworth from Sydney CBD?
Edgeworth is about 112.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has a transport score of 61/100 and 68 bus stops.