Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Edmonton
20 km²
A strong First Nations presence marks Edmonton, where 14.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a young community, with a typical resident aged just 33 and a high proportion of children under 15. Most people live in large, detached family homes, though typical incomes are slightly below the national figure. Situated in the Cairns region, it is a growing area that has seen its population rise by 15% since 2011.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The population is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 24.2% of the community. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state and country.
English is the main language, though those using another tongue at home rose to 11.0% by 2021. This is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion now make up 41.2% of the community, a sharp increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose to 48.5% over the last decade.
Typical weekly household income is $1,643, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Fewer households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas, affecting 24.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported at 8.6%, which is around the middle for its level.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in the state and nation, while volunteering is much lower at 10.3%. A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.
The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19. A high 16.1% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, and Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.
Homes are generally larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Detached houses are very common, making up 90.1% of all homes. While 85.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, only 22.2% are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.
Cars are the primary way to get to work for 64.7% of residents. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 8.7% of the workforce works from home.
The area has seen a drop in recent overseas arrivals, which fell to 6.6% since 2011. About 39.1% of residents moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average at 60.7%. However, the unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The area ranks in the lower end for overall advantage and job skills. Since 2021, the population has grown by 6.3%, which is higher than most similar areas.
The environment is defined by high rainfall, averaging 2,274mm annually, and warm minimum temperatures that are well above the Queensland average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries and health services by foot is below the state average.