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 $789K 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2285 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1037
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
Nearby (within 10km)
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 934
- Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 946
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1036
- Barnsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 950
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1110
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 981
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 956
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1072
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 949
- West Wallsend High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 940
- Speers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1000
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 5,468 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Edgeworth?
In Edgeworth, the median house price is $789K and the median unit price is $538K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Edgeworth from Sydney CBD?
Edgeworth is about 112.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (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.