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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Broulee - Tomakin's population is around 3,980 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 188 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,792 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,932 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level 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 5.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.5%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national regional areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 1,249 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 30.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Broulee - Tomakin has recorded around 29 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 146 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.4 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $361,000. Additionally, $2.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the Rest of NSW, Broulee - Tomakin has slightly more development (36.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, though 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 houses attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 219 people per dwelling approval, Broulee - Tomakin shows characteristics of a low density area.

Future projections show Broulee - Tomakin adding 1,201 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping a reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Broulee - Tomakin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 1 single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on 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, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment environment in Broulee - Tomakin shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Broulee - Tomakin features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 2.1%. As of December 2025, 1,687 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.7% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 2.2% of Broulee - Tomakin's workforce compared to 5.8% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.2% alongside a 4.3% employment decline, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Broulee - Tomakin. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Broulee - Tomakin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Broulee - Tomakin SA2 is slightly lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $52,104 while the average income stands at $65,626. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,720 (median) and $71,440 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Broulee - Tomakin, between the 26th and 36th percentiles. Looking at income distribution, the $800 - 1,499 earnings band captures 28.4% of the community (1,130 individuals), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. While housing costs are modest with 86.7% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just 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 within Broulee - Tomakin, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.9% houses and 19.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Broulee - Tomakin was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 52.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.5%) or rented (20.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was in line with the Regional NSW average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Broulee - Tomakin's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 68.6% of all households, comprising 22.7% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people 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 educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (28.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and that of the SA3 area (21.5%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (26.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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 reveals 93 active transport stops operating within Broulee - Tomakin comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 30 individual routes, collectively providing 340 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 92%, with 4% walking and 2% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. Some 15.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,065 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 13.0 and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 60.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 30.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,230 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 be below average in terms of 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, which makes up 47.8% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Broulee - Tomakin are English, comprising 32.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 12.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Broulee - Tomakin (vs 1.0% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (vs 8.0%) and Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).

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

At 51 years, Broulee - Tomakin's median age is significantly above the Regional NSW average of 43 as well as considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (17.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (8.3%). This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.3% to 10.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 9.8% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.1% to 14.8%. By 2041, Broulee - Tomakin is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 69% (254 people), reaching 624 from 369. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort grows by a modest 9% (37 people).