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 is approximately 3,962 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 170 people, a 4.5% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded 3,792 residents. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 3,951 in June 2025 and 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 163 persons per square kilometer. Broulee-Tomakin's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.6%), making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 77.1% to recent population gains.

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 from 2022 (base year 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase of 1,147 persons is forecast, reflecting a total gain of 28.7% over the 16-year period.

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, totalling 146 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed yearly between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating healthy demand for housing. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $361,000.

This financial year, $2.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Broulee-Tomakin has slightly more development, with 34.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although development activity has moderated in recent periods.

New building activity shows 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 219 people per dwelling approval, Broulee-Tomakin exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Future projections estimate Broulee-Tomakin adding approximately 1,136 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Broulee - Tomakin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect this 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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The employment environment in Broulee - Tomakin shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Broulee-Tomakin, as of December 2025, has an unemployment rate of 2.1%. It has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The area has 1,687 residents in work, which is 1.8% below Regional NSW's unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Broulee-Tomakin is 51.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 15.7% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.7 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employment is under-represented, with only 2.2% compared to Regional NSW's 5.8%. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.2%, alongside a 4.3% employment decline, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broulee-Tomakin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Broulee - Tomakin SA2 was $52,104, with an average income of $65,626. This is lower than the national averages of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 for Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $57,481 (median) and $72,399 (average). The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Broulee - Tomakin rank modestly, between the 26th and 36th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 28.4% of individuals earn between $800 and $1,499, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 86.7% income retention, 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

Dwelling structure in Broulee-Tomakin, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 80.9% houses and 19.1% other dwellings. In Regional NSW, it was 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broulee-Tomakin stood at 52.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.5% and rented dwellings at 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Regional NSW's average. Median weekly rent was $360, compared to Regional NSW's $330. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.6% of all households, including 22.7% composed of couples with children, 35.5% consisting of couples without children, and 9.2% being single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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%, exceeding 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 held by 38.2% of residents aged 15+, 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

Public transport analysis shows 93 active transport stops operating within Broulee-Tomakin. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 30 individual routes. They provide 340 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode at 92%, with 4% walking and 2% cycling.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 48 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Broulee - Tomakin is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Broulee-Tomakin faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and prevalence of chronic conditions are somewhat prevalent across younger and older age cohorts, with private health cover at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,056 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (13.0%) and mental health issues (8.1%), while 60.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 31.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,243 people), higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW.

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, as per the census data from 25th October 2016, showed a lower than average cultural diversity. 87.0% of its residents were born in Australia, with 92.7% being Australian citizens and 97.2% speaking English at home exclusively. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 47.8% of the population.

While Judaism constituted only 0.1% of the population, this figure is similar to the regional average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.5%), Australian (29.6%), and Irish (12.0%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to the regional average of 1.0%. Similarly, Scottish ancestry was higher at 8.8% versus the regional figure of 8.0%, and Welsh ancestry stood at 0.6%, slightly above the regional average of 0.5%.

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

The median age in Broulee-Tomakin is 52 years, significantly higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 and well above the national norm of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented at 17.2% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. This 65-74 concentration is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.3% to 10.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 11.9% to 10.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Broulee-Tomakin. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 67%, adding 260 residents to reach 652. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group grows by a modest 8% (32 people).