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Bolton Point - Teralba has an estimated 10,645 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 94 projects tracked in the area around Bolton Point - Teralba.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Bolton Point - Teralba Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 105 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at around 10,645 as of Aug 2026, reflecting an increase of 510 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,135 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 10,625 as of June 2025, along with 112 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area offers strong service amenity and a notable healthcare employment base, alongside elevated mining employment, a pronounced administrative workforce and a marked focus on construction employment. A substantial proportion of residents are aged 0 to 4, and the area shows strong population expansion.
The location is best known for its natural surroundings, nestled between Lake Macquarie and lush Australian bushland. Residents and visitors can enjoy boating, fishing and bushwalking, balancing a serene lifestyle with engaging recreational opportunities. Residents are somewhat older than the typical Australian area, and education levels are typically lower.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Bolton Point - Teralba Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 105 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at around 10,645 as of Aug 2026, reflecting an increase of 510 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,135 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 10,625 as of June 2025, along with 112 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area offers strong service amenity and a notable healthcare employment base, alongside elevated mining employment, a pronounced administrative workforce and a marked focus on construction employment. A substantial proportion of residents are aged 0 to 4, and the area shows strong population expansion.
The location is best known for its natural surroundings, nestled between Lake Macquarie and lush Australian bushland. Residents and visitors can enjoy boating, fishing and bushwalking, balancing a serene lifestyle with engaging recreational opportunities. Residents are somewhat older than the typical Australian area, and education levels are typically lower.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,170 in 2001 and 10,625 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 10,645 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 13.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.1%.
Bolton Point - Teralba ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for amenities and the 77th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bolton Point - Teralba is $610 a week, up 6.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 5% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.4%.
5% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $368 in 2017, $642 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Pitt Street, Teralba NSW 2284 | $1,475,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 7 Glen Mitchell Street, Bolton Point NSW 2283 | $770,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Jamboree Close, Fennell Bay NSW 2283 | $900,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Ottys Lane, Fennell Bay NSW 2283 | $870,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 13 Jamboree Close, Fennell Bay NSW 2283 | $775,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Azzura Close, Woodrising NSW 2284 | $785,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 73 Marmong Street, Booragul NSW 2284 | $500,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Macquarie Road, Fennell Bay NSW 2283 | $750,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Korekoba Place, Bolton Point NSW 2283 | $551,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 55 Pitt Street, Teralba NSW 2284 | $1,335,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 16 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 19 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $905,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $610 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $910k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $658k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $905,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $642 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $480 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +10.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Lake Macquarie - West | $660 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Lake Macquarie - West, over 12 months | +7.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 123 tracked applications: 38 approved, 32 under assessment, 53 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 94 projects in and around Bolton Point - Teralba, 23 of them under construction.
Upgrade of Lake Macquarie High School under the NSW High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Partner School Program. Works include a refreshed school entrance, VET hospitality classroom, upgraded TAS and woodwork facilities, art room, music recording space, new shade structure and sports upgrades, plus a marine studies laboratory and workshop.
Billy's Lookout is a 70.9 hectare master planned residential community developed by McCloy Group on the shores of Lake Macquarie at Teralba. The estate has delivered approximately 531 homes together with parklands, walking trails, playgrounds, shared pathways and public art.
Landcom masterplanned residential neighbourhood offering a diverse mix of housing lots, a minimum 10% affordable housing allocation, community hub, active transport links, and the long-term conservation of 193 hectares of natural bushland.
A $10 million transformation of the Toronto foreshore featuring continuous waterfront pathway, expanded playground, new town green, improved connections, expanded cafe area, boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, bike hub, new lookout locations, shade pavilion and barbecue facilities.
A $16 million infrastructure upgrade to the Speers Point transport network managed by Transport for NSW to ease congestion and improve traffic flow[cite: 1]. Key works centre on the roundabout connecting Five Islands Road, T C Frith Avenue, and The Esplanade with part-time metering signals, turning lanes, and active transport upgrades[cite: 1].
A $95 million motorsport park and resort being developed via the adaptive reuse of a 252-hectare former coal mine site. The project features driver training facilities, public track days, performance car experiences, go-kart track, luxury accommodation, function centre, and a cafe situated in the former mine's horse stable building.
A $95 million world-first adaptive reuse motorsport resort built on former colliery land, featuring a 5.4 km driving circuit, 117 trackside luxury villas and cabins, driver training facility, 100-seat restaurant, and function venue.
A boutique residential subdivision of approximately 1.25 hectares into 13 low-density lots in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eleebana, with part of the site designated for environmental conservation. The project includes demolition of existing dwelling and offers family-friendly access to schools, recreation, and Lake Macquarie foreshore.
A major multi-staged 55-hectare residential urban growth development by Green Capital Group delivering up to 500 new dwellings, local civil infrastructure, and integrated community parklands within the Cockle Creek Transport Oriented Development precinct.
Five-storey twin towers mixed-use development featuring 108 residential units, commercial premises, and basement parking.
A master-planned residential community spanning 55 hectares in Boolaroo, offering elevated lots near Lake Macquarie with access to shopping, transport, and educational facilities. The multi-staged development by Green Capital Group will deliver approximately 500 new homes to the region.
A low-rise 5-floor apartment building with 28 residential units, 1 commercial unit, and 29 car spaces in Toronto.
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Estimated completion year of the 43 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2021 1, 2022 0, 2023 0, 2024 0, 2025 6, 2026 9, 2027 14, 2028 9, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 123 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bolton Point - Teralba over the past 5 years, 97 in the last 12 months; 32 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 7, 2023 5, 2024 3, 2025 11, 2026 (to Nov) 94.
Key application 79 Marmong Street, Booragul Aged Care | $30m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 123 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 97 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 54th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 44 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 38 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 32 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
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Infrastructure development impacting the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Bolton Point - Teralba among the top 28% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 area has seen 90 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bolton Point - Teralba SA2's current population of 10,645 has been supported by 44 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 has seen 4.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 341 people in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 44, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 has grown by approximately 817 people, while 219 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Bolton Point - Teralba are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,645 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 485 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,135 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 510 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 21.97 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 was estimated to be approximately 10,645 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 10,625 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bolton point - teralba sa2 has added approximately 510 people and shown a 5.03% increase from the 10,135 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is estimated at 485 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.9% per annum.
Population growth in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (75.3%), Overseas migration (24.7%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 75.3% of overall population gains.
Bolton Point - Teralba's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 at 41 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Bolton Point - Teralba is 2 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) yet 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 13.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 10.6% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.6% of the population in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 20.3% of the population in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $59,445 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $73,829 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,470 | 2021 Census, weekly | 34th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $714 | 2021 Census, weekly | 31st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,893 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 27.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is approximately $63,238. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $59,445.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is approximately $78,539. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $73,829.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is approximately $63,238 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $59,445 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is approximately $78,539 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $73,829 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2's households (~32.1% / 1,183 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.1% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is $1,470/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is $1,893/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is $714/wk.
The Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $59,445 and an average of $73,829 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is slightly above average nationally, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $63,238 (median) and $78,539 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is $5,288 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bolton point - teralba sa2's disposable income is $5,288 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Bolton Point - Teralba are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 10% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 59.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,792 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,079 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,127 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 has approximately 4,792 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 stands at 6.5%, which is 2.4 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (19.9% of employment), construction (11.4%), and retail trade (10.4%). Other significant employers include education & training and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is 59.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The bolton point - teralba sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 19.9% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The bolton point - teralba sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational outcomes in Bolton Point - Teralba fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 12.5% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 17.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.4% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
17.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
39.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The bolton point - teralba sa2 ranks in the 25th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 are: Certificate (32.4%), Bachelor Degree (12.5%), Advanced Diploma (10.5%).
28.0% of the population in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.7% in primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, 4.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is 940, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 7 schools within the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,641 students.
The bolton point - teralba sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Bolton Point - Teralba features high concentrations of single parent families, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 14.9% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,684 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,869 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 72.2% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 had 3,684 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.0% to an estimated 3,869 households today.
The average household size in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 72.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (25.4%), group households (2.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,660 family households, couples with children account for 28.6% of all households, couples without children at home 27.5%, and single parent families 14.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 43.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.7% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 25.4% of all households in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.4% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Bolton Point - Teralba is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.2% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.2% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 90.1% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.4% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
Bolton Point - Teralba was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.2% of its population being citizens, 90.1% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Bolton Point - Teralba was found to be Christianity, which makes up 52.6% of people in Bolton Point - Teralba. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bolton Point - Teralba are Australian, comprising 31.9% of the population, English, comprising 31.9% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.4% of Bolton Point - Teralba (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.1%).
9.9% of the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
4.8% of the population in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
5.4% of the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
91.2% of the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bolton Point - Teralba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 27.7% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 87.9% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.4% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $333 | 2021 Census, weekly | 36th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 68th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 76th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, 32.9% of homes are owned outright, 39.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 27.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 87.9% of dwellings in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 are houses.
In the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, 2.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 stands at 32.9%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is $1,733, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is $1,082, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.2% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 22.7% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 consists of 87.9% detached houses, 8.7% semi-detached dwellings, 2.0% apartments, and 1.4% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bolton Point - Teralba consumes approximately 17.0% of median household income ($6,365 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bolton Point - Teralba show attached dwellings contributing 18% of approvals compared to 12% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 82% of applications versus 88% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Bolton Point - Teralba is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 54th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 59.0% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 67.9% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
Around 54.1% of people in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, 8.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
9.2% of people in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.2% of the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.8% of people in the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2, 54.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 59 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 59th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 95 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,441 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 42nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 112 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 73 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 20.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 95 public transport stops within the Bolton Point - Teralba SA2.
The Bolton Point - Teralba SA2 has 1,441 weekly trips across 73 routes, averaging 205 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 172 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 709 m away and the nearest child care centre 824 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 95 stops nearby, 1,441 weekly trips, access rating 59 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 87 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 87th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 709 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 824 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 3.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 81 places in Bolton Point - Teralba, about 8.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Bolton Point - Teralba among the top 28% of areas assessed nationwide.
Bolton Point - Teralba has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 37% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Bolton Point - Teralba's resilient property market has recorded 170 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 95% residential, 2% commercial and 3% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Bolton Point - Teralba are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Bolton Point - Teralba's median age exceeds the national pattern.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Bolton Point - Teralba are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 10% of areas assessed across Australia.
Educational outcomes in Bolton Point - Teralba fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment.
Bolton Point - Teralba features high concentrations of single parent families, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Bolton Point - Teralba is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Bolton Point - Teralba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
Health performance in Bolton Point - Teralba is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bolton Point - Teralba has an estimated 10,645 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 94 projects tracked in the area around Bolton Point - Teralba.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bolton Point - Teralba.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111021215). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bolton Point - Teralba from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bolton Point - Teralba with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
