School Zone Changes Edmondson Park

School Zone Changes Coming to Edmondson Park School Zone: What Parents Need to Know


If you’re driving through Edmondson Park during school hours, there’s a significant change coming that affects multiple streets around St Francis Catholic College and work is already underway. Here’s what you need to know about the new extended school zone—and why it matters for local families.


What’s Changing?

Transport for NSW is extending the 40km/h school zone around St Francis Catholic College to cover sections of:

  • Faulkner Way
  • Guillemont Road
  • McAree Road
  • McFarlane Road
  • Bezentine Ridge Road

The extended zone will join with the existing school zone around nearby Edmondson Park Public School, creating a larger safety corridor for students during peak school hours.

Understanding the Edmondson Park school zone is crucial for ensuring the safety of children and compliance with local traffic laws.


When Is This Happening?

Road work to install the new signs and markings is being carried out during the July school holidays:

  • Dates: Sunday, July 5 – Monday, July 20, 2026
  • Work hours: 8pm – 5am (Sunday night through Friday morning)
  • No work: Friday nights or Saturdays

You may have already noticed temporary lane closures, traffic controls, and reduced speed limits during night work shifts. These are in place for the safety of workers and road users.

The new school zone will come into effect once all signs and road markings are installed (expected mid-to-late July).


What Does This Mean for Drivers?

Once the extended school zone is active, drivers must limit their speed to 40km/h through the zone during:

  • Morning: 8:00am – 9:30am
  • Afternoon: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
  • On all school days (including staff development days)

Important Note:

St Francis Catholic College operates on non-standard school term dates, so the new signs will be orange-coloured (instead of the standard yellow). This indicates the school zone operates outside the typical NSW school calendar.

The existing Edmondson Park Public School zone will continue to operate during standard school term dates with yellow-coloured signs.


Why This Matters for Edmondson Park Families

As a local agent, I track infrastructure changes like this because they directly impact the community—and property values.

Here’s why this school zone extension is significant:

1. Safety First

Extended school zones mean improved pedestrian safety for students walking to and from school. For families with kids, this is a major quality-of-life factor.

2. Family-Focused Infrastructure

Investment in school safety signals that Edmondson Park is a family-oriented community. Buyers with children prioritise areas with strong schools and safe infrastructure.

3. Property Appeal

Proximity to quality schools (like St Francis Catholic College and Edmondson Park Public School) is one of the top factors buyers consider. Safety improvements around these schools make the area even more attractive.


The Bigger Picture: Edmondson Park’s Growth

Edmondson Park is one of Sydney’s fastest-growing suburbs, and infrastructure changes like this reflect the area’s evolution. As the population grows, so does the need for improved safety, schools, and community facilities.

For buyers, this means:

  • Strong demand from families seeking quality schools
  • Long-term value in a suburb that’s investing in its future
  • Community focus that makes Edmondson Park a great place to raise kids

For sellers, it means:

  • Increased buyer interest from families relocating to the area
  • Competitive market conditions driven by school proximity
  • Opportunity to position your property as part of a family-friendly, growing community

Thinking of Buying or Selling in Edmondson Park?

Local changes like this school zone extension are part of what makes Edmondson Park such a strong market for families. If you’re considering buying or selling in the area, let’s talk about how infrastructure improvements, school proximity, and community growth affect property values.

Contact me today to discuss your options—or to learn more about what’s happening in Edmondson Park and surrounding suburbs like Green Valley, Hinchinbrook, and Horningsea Park.


BJ Gregory
Gregory Agency
0422 333 33
bj@gregory.agency


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