Broulee - Tomakin
Statistical Area - sa2

Broulee - Tomakin lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Broulee-Tomakin's population is around 3973 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 181 people (4.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3792 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3932 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 164 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Broulee-Tomakin's 4.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.3%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. A significant population increase in the top quartile of national regional areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 1249 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 30.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Broulee - Tomakin when compared nationally

Broulee-Tomakin has recorded approximately 46 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, showing 234 homes approved over the past five financial years, between FY-20 and FY-25, with 5 approvals so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.4 new residents per year over these five years, indicating healthy demand which supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $511,000.

This financial year has seen $2.4 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential character compared to other regions in NSW. Broulee-Tomakin shows moderately higher development activity than the rest of NSW, with 40.0% more approvals per person over the past five years, while maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. Development has consisted of 84.0% standalone homes and 16.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 219 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Broulee-Tomakin will gain 1,208 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Broulee - Tomakin has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region. Key projects are Future Rosedale, IRT Moruya Community-Integrated Seniors Housing, Moruya Bypass, and Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra NSW To Victorian Border. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Broulee - Tomakin has been broadly consistent with national averages

Broulee-Tomakin has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.

In this month, 1,680 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 49.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in construction with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employs only 2.2% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.8%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 3.6% and employment by 4.3%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broulee-Tomakin's employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows median income in Broulee-Tomakin is $49,048, lower than the national average of $51,736. Average income stands at $62,906 compared to Rest of NSW's $63,013. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.6%, median income is estimated at $54,247 and average at $69,574. Census 2021 data ranks Broulee-Tomakin incomes modestly between 27th to 36th percentiles. The $800-$1,499 bracket captures 28.4% of individuals (1,128), contrasting with the region's leading $1,500-$2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Housing costs allow retention of 86.7%, but disposable income is below average at the 31st percentile, with SEIFA income ranking in the 5th decile.

Broulee - Tomakin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Broulee-Tomakin, as per the latest Census evaluation, 80.9% of dwellings were houses while 19.1% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broulee-Tomakin stood at 52.2%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with mortgaged properties accounting for 27.5% and rented dwellings making up 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Broulee-Tomakin's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Broulee - Tomakin has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.6% of all households, including 22.7% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.2 people.

Educational attainment in Broulee - Tomakin aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rates are higher than both the Rest of NSW average (21.3%) and the SA3 area average (21.5%), with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (26.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education. The area has three schools with a combined enrollment of 1,636 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1016) with balanced educational opportunities. It functions as an education hub with 41.3 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 90 active stops operating within Broulee - Tomakin, served by a mix of bus routes totalling 29. These routes facilitate 323 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 171 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 46 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately three weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Broulee - Tomakin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant challenges for Broulee - Tomakin with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is present in approximately 51% of the total population (~2,030 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 47.0%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.0%) and mental health issues (8.1%). A total of 60.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 59.6% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.1% (1,236 people).

Broulee - Tomakin is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Broulee-Tomakin was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 87.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Broulee-Tomakin is Christianity, comprising 47.8% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW, with 0.1% of Broulee-Tomakin's population identifying as such.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (32.5%), Australian (29.6%), and Irish (12.0%). Notably, Dutch (1.7%) and Scottish (8.8%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Welsh (0.6%) is slightly above average.

Broulee - Tomakin ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Broulee-Tomakin is 52 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and well above the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in Broulee-Tomakin at 17.5%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.2%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 8.3% to 10.0%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 10.2% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 16.1% to 15.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Broulee-Tomakin, with the 75-84 cohort projected to grow by 71%, adding 258 residents to reach 624. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 6%, adding 36 people.