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Edmonton

QLD 4869 · Cairns

What homes cost, how rents have moved, and a feel for the people who call it home.

Median house
$765,000

latest suburb median

Median unit
$375,000

latest suburb median

Population
11,409

ABS 2021

Postcode
4869

Edmonton, Queensland

Property market insights for Edmonton

Median sale price and rental income of properties in Edmonton QLD

Median price trend for houses

Based on 160 sales in the preceding 12 months

$765,000

Up 20.3% over 12 months

$800k$600k$400k20212023202420252026
3 bed
$670k
4 bed
$775k
5+ bed
$820k

Median rent trend for houses

Based on 186 rental listings in the preceding 12 months

$650 per week

Up 4.0% over 12 months

$700$600$500$40020212023202420252026

Market data updated October 2026.

The median house price in Edmonton, QLD is currently $765,000, based on the latest 12 months of sales. Edmonton has a 12-month growth rate of 20.3% for houses and 19.0% for units.

Three-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $670,000, Four-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $775,000, Larger houses have a median sale price of $820,000 in Edmonton.

If you're looking to lease, the median rent for houses in Edmonton is $650 per week. The median house rent has increased 4.0% over the last 12 months.

The median price of apartments and units for sale in Edmonton is $375,000, which has increased 19.0% since the same time last year. One-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $205,000, Two-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $380,000, Three-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $780,000 in Edmonton. The median rent for units and apartments in Edmonton is $425 per week and has decreased 15.0% over the last 12 months.

Crime and safety

Is Edmonton safe?

The overall rate for Edmonton is 2,351 offences per 100,000 residents — broadly in line with Rest of Qld.

That is the clearest suburb-wide answer. Open the detailed profile to see how the pattern changes across offence types and different parts of Edmonton.

Overall crime rate

2,351

offences per 100,000 residents

In line withRest of Qld

EdmontonRest of Qld: 2,462

Suburb-wide estimate from Microburbs' public crime model; it is not an address-level measure.

The people behind the postcode

Who lives in Edmonton?

Edmonton QLD 4869 is in Queensland, within Rest of Qld.

11,409 people call Edmonton home, with an average of 2.8 people per household and a median household income of $1,643 a week.

Public ABS 2021 Census figures. The bars compare the local share with the capital-region benchmark.

Population
11,409
Median age
33 years
Median mortgage
$1,517 / month
2021 household rent
$350 / week
Above the benchmarkBelow the benchmarkIn lineRest of Qld benchmark

Age profile

Share of residents in each age band.

Under 1524.1%Above
15–3427.5%Above
35–5426.9%Above
55–7417.0%Below
75 and over4.5%Below

Homes

Share of occupied private dwellings.

Separate houses90.1%Above
Townhouses1.8%Below
Apartments7.6%Below

Ownership

Share of homes with a stated ownership or rental status.

Owned outright22.9%Below
Paying a mortgage44.2%Above
Renting33.0%Above

Cars at home

Vehicles available to occupied households.

No car4.5%Below
One car30.6%Below
Two cars41.6%Above
Three or more23.3%Above

Getting to work

Selected ways residents worked or travelled on Census day.

Worked from home8.7%Below
Drove to work64.7%In line
Train, tram or bus1.2%In line
Walked or cycled1.2%Below

What stands out in Edmonton

8.7% of workers in Edmonton worked from home on Census day.

2.2% of Edmonton residents were born in New Zealand.

41.0% of people in Edmonton described themselves as having no religion in the 2021 Census.

A closer look at the Census

Questions people ask about Edmonton

Open any question for a plain-English reading of the public 2021 Census for Edmonton QLD 4869.

Is Edmonton family-friendly?Age, family structure and household size describe the community families would be joining.

24.1% of Edmonton's residents were children under 15 in the 2021 Census. That is somewhat above the Rest of Qld average.

2,904 family households lived in Edmonton; 44.6% were couple families and 21.2% were one-parent families.

45.8% of local families included children under 15. That is well above the Rest of Qld average.

These are suburb-wide household figures, not school or childcare ratings.

What is the age profile of Edmonton?The balance between younger adults, families and older residents changes how a suburb feels day to day.

Edmonton had 11,409 residents at the 2021 Census.

27.8% of residents were aged 25 to 44.

21.5% were 55 or older. That is well below the Rest of Qld average.

Age shares use the suburb’s total Census population.

What kind of homes are in Edmonton?The dwelling mix shows whether the suburb is mostly detached homes, townhouses or apartments.

Separate houses made up 90.1% of occupied private dwellings in Edmonton.

Townhouses and other attached homes represented 1.8% of occupied private dwellings.

Flats and apartments accounted for 7.6% of occupied private dwellings.

All three shares use occupied private dwellings as the denominator.

Do people own or rent in Edmonton?Tenure shows how many households own outright, have a mortgage or rent.

22.9% of households with a stated tenure owned their home outright. That is well below the Rest of Qld average.

44.2% were buying their home with a mortgage.

33.0% rented their home. That is close to the Rest of Qld average.

Tenure shares include households that stated one of these three arrangements.

How large are households in Edmonton?Household-size data shows the mix behind the suburb-wide average.

The average household in Edmonton had 2.8 people.

One-person households made up 20.7% of occupied homes. That is somewhat below the Rest of Qld average.

Two-person households represented 31.7%, while 30.9% had four or more usual residents.

Household size counts usual residents in occupied homes.

How do people get to work in Edmonton?Census-day travel shows the balance between home, road, public transport and active travel.

8.7% of workers worked from home on Census day. That is close to the Rest of Qld average.

64.7% drove a car as their only travel method. That is almost exactly typical for Rest of Qld.

1.2% used only a train, tram or bus, while 1.2% walked or cycled.

Travel figures are a 2021 Census-day snapshot.

How many cars do households have in Edmonton?Vehicle availability helps describe the routines local households can support.

4.5% of occupied households had no motor vehicle available. That is close to the Rest of Qld average.

One-car households formed 30.6% of the total.

65.0% of households had two or more vehicles.

Vehicle counts refer to occupied households, not individual residents.

Who's moving to Edmonton, and who stays?Address history shows how settled or recently mobile residents were at the Census date.

56.3% were at the same address five years earlier, while 43.7% reported a different address.

14.0% of residents were born outside Australia. That is somewhat below the Rest of Qld average.

Mobility figures cover residents who answered the relevant Census question.

What languages are spoken in Edmonton?Language at home gives a direct view of the community’s everyday linguistic mix.

78.8% of residents used only English at home.

11.0% used a language other than English at home.

0.2% spoke Mandarin at home, 0.1% spoke Cantonese and 0.0% spoke Hindi.

Home language is separate from English proficiency.

Where were Edmonton residents born?Birthplace adds another layer to the local story, separate from ancestry and language.

14.0% of Edmonton's population was born outside Australia, while roughly 86.0% was born in Australia.

0.1% of residents were born in China.

0.6% were born in India, while Australian citizenship across the whole suburb stood at 85.3%.

Birthplace, citizenship and ancestry describe different parts of identity.

What ancestries shape Edmonton?Ancestry responses show how residents describe family and cultural background.

English ancestry accounted for 31.4% of ancestry responses in Edmonton.

Australian ancestry made up 35.1% of responses.

Chinese ancestry represented 1.1% of responses.

People may nominate more than one ancestry, so these are shares of responses.

What work do people do in Edmonton?Occupation describes a person’s role; industry describes the sector employing them.

12.5% of employed residents worked in professional occupations. That is somewhat below the Rest of Qld average.

Managers accounted for 8.1% of employed residents, while clerical and administrative workers made up 13.7%.

Health care and social assistance employed 16.4% of workers, and education and training employed 7.7%.

Occupation and industry figures describe employed residents of the suburb.

How active is the workforce in Edmonton?Participation, employment pattern and unemployment describe the resident labour force.

The labour-force participation rate was 63.1%, compared with 59.1% across Rest of Qld.

35.9% of residents aged 15 and over worked full time, while 19.5% worked part time.

Unemployment was 6.1%, compared with 5.2% across Rest of Qld.

Labour-force figures come from the 2021 Census.

What does the health profile of Edmonton show?Selected long-term health conditions help describe community service needs.

58.5% reported no selected long-term health condition.

8.6% reported a long-term mental health condition, including depression or anxiety.

7.3% reported asthma, 6.6% arthritis and 4.0% diabetes excluding gestational diabetes.

These are self-reported suburb-wide Census figures, not address-level health risks.

How educated is Edmonton?Qualifications describe the study pathways represented among local residents.

12.8% of people in the qualifications table held a bachelor degree. That is well below the Rest of Qld average.

Postgraduate degrees accounted for 2.0% of qualification responses.

Diploma-level qualifications represented 14.8%, while certificate-level qualifications represented 47.9%.

Qualification categories are reported separately and are not school ratings.

What do incomes and housing costs look like in Edmonton?Census income and household payments give historical context for local living costs.

Median household income was $1,643 per week in the 2021 Census.

The median monthly mortgage repayment reported by local households was $1,517.

Occupied renting households reported a median rent of $350 per week.

These household figures are from 2021; current sale and asking-rent medians appear in the market section.

How does Edmonton compare with Rest of Qld?A few clear differences place the suburb in its wider metropolitan context.

Working from home was 8.7% in Edmonton, compared with 10.6% across Rest of Qld.

Outright ownership was 22.9% locally and 33.4% across Rest of Qld. That is well below the Rest of Qld average.

Renting accounted for 33.0% in Edmonton, against 32.4% across Rest of Qld.

Capital-region comparisons use the same Census definitions and year.

Three useful questions

A buyer’s quick guide to Edmonton

Is Edmonton expensive?

The median house price is $765,000, while units and apartments sit at $375,000. Bedroom count, land and condition still create a wide range around those suburb medians.

Is Edmonton good for families?

The Census counted 2,904 local families, and 24.1% of residents were under 15. That describes the community; school quality, travel times and the right fit for a particular family need separate research.

What can I get for $1.5m in Edmonton?

Larger houses have a median around $820,000, the closest bedroom benchmark we hold to a $1.5m budget. Individual homes can differ substantially with block size, renovation and location.

Medians describe recorded market activity across the suburb; they are historical context, not a valuation or forecast for an individual home.

Explore the area

Streets and suburbs around Edmonton

221 streets in Edmonton

Street-by-street reports are not published yet. The streets below are the ones this suburb covers.

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Figures update as new market and census data arrives. This suburb overview is general information, not a valuation or financial advice.