Broulee - Tomakin

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

Broulee-Tomakin's population was 3,980 as of November 2025, up by 188 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census which reported 3,792 people. This increase is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimated resident population of 3,932 and 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 164 persons per square kilometer. Broulee-Tomakin's growth exceeded its SA3 area (2.6%) between 2021 and 2025. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during this period. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast a significant population increase in the top quartile of national regional areas, with Broulee-Tomakin expected to grow by 1,249 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 30.2% over the 17 years.

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

Broulee-Tomakin recorded approximately 29 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 146 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $511,000. This financial year has seen around $2.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Broulee-Tomakin has slightly more development activity, with 36.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This maintains reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, although recent periods have shown some moderation in development activity. New building activity comprises approximately 84.0% standalone homes and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with a focus on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. The location has about 219 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. By 2041, Broulee-Tomakin is projected to grow by approximately 1,201 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, although buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Broulee - Tomakin has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of one project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Future Rosedale, IRT Moruya Community-Integrated Seniors Housing, Moruya Bypass, and Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, NSW To Victorian Border. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Broulee-Tomakin's skilled workforce has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, with key industries being health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. As of June 2025, 1,680 residents are employed at a rate 1.3% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Workforce participation is 49.4%, significantly lagging the regional average of 56.4%. Construction employment share is 1.7 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs only 2.2% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.8%. During June 2024 to June 2025, labour force decreased by 3.6%, employment declined by 4.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW had employment contraction of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points.

State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth rates may differ based on industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to Broulee-Tomakin's employment mix suggests potential increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Broulee-Tomakin SA2 has an income level below the national average according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $49,048, with an average income of $62,906. For comparison, Rest of NSW has median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on a 12.61% growth in Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $55,233 (median) and $70,838 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Broulee-Tomakin rank modestly between the 26th and 36th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 28.4% of residents (1,130 people) fall within the $800-$1,499 income bracket, unlike regional trends where 29.9% are in the $1,500-$2,999 range. Housing costs are modest with 86.7% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at the 30th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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, with the remaining 19.1% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broulee-Tomakin stood at 52.2%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.5% and rented ones at 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in the area 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 rate is 28.8%, higher than the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA3 area average of 21.5%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 such qualifications, 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.

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

Transport analysis shows 90 active stops operating in Broulee-Tomakin area, served by a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 29 individual routes, offering 323 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 46 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per 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 among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is present in approximately 51% of the total population (~2,033 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 47.0%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 13.0%) and mental health issues (8.1%). A majority, 60.9%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 59.6% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 31.1% (1,238 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 low cultural diversity, with 87.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home as of the 2016 Census. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.8% of people in Broulee-Tomakin. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.5%), Australian (29.6%), and Irish (12.0%). Notably, Dutch (1.7%) and Scottish (8.8%) populations were slightly higher than the regional averages of 1.4% and 8.6%, respectively, while Welsh was marginally higher at 0.6%.

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

The median age in Broulee-Tomakin is 52 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and also well above the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented locally at 17.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's average of 12.9%. Conversely, those aged 25-34 are under-represented in Broulee-Tomakin at 8.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 10.6%. Nationally, the 65-74 age group makes up 9.4% of the population. 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%. The 55-64 age group has also decreased slightly, from 16.1% to 15.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Broulee-Tomakin. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 70%, adding 257 residents to reach 624. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age group is expected to grow by a modest 6% (35 people).