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 3980 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 188 people (5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3792 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3932 in June 2024 and an additional 65 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 5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.6%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 74% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future trends, a significant population increase is forecast for Broulee-Tomakin, expected to grow by 1249 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase 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 approximately 29 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25146 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $361,000. This financial year has seen $2.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Broulee-Tomakin has slightly more development, with 36.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity comprises 84.0% standalone homes and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 219 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Looking ahead, Broulee-Tomakin is expected to grow by 1,201 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience increased competition as the population grows.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely affecting the region. Notable 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 details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Broulee - Tomakin exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Broulee-Tomakin had an unemployment rate of 2.1% as of September 2025, with 1,692 residents employed. This was 1.7% below the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Broulee-Tomakin was 49.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction had an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, while manufacturing employed only 2.2% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.8%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 5.1%, employment declined by 5.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of NSW had employment contraction of 0.5% and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts, released in May-25, projected national employment growth of 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Broulee - Tomakin SA2 had a median income of $49,048 and an average income of $62,906 in financial year 2022, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are slightly below those of Rest of NSW, which had median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,233 (median) and $70,838 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Broulee - Tomakin ranked modestly, between the 26th and 36th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that the majority of residents, 28.4% or 1,130 people, fell within the $800 - $1,499 income bracket, unlike regional trends where a higher proportion, 29.9%, fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 86.7% of income retention, total disposable income ranked at the 30th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, 80.9% of dwellings were houses while 19.1% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broulee-Tomakin stood at 52.2%, similar to Non-Metro NSW's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (27.5%) or rented (20.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Broulee-Tomakin was $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were higher at $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.2.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 28.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA3 area average of 21.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.6% while certificates make up 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 in Broulee-Tomakin shows 90 active public transport stops operating. These are served by a mix of buses along 29 individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips provided is 323.

Residential accessibility to transport 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 shows significant challenges in Broulee-Tomakin with high prevalence of common health conditions among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is slightly lower at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,033 people), compared to 47.0% across Rest of NSW.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.0%) and mental health issues (8.1%). A total of 60.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 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 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 predominant 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 groups are English (32.5%), Australian (29.6%), and Irish (12.0%). Notably, Dutch, Scottish, and Welsh ethnicities are also overrepresented in Broulee-Tomakin compared to regional averages: Dutch at 1.7% vs 1.4%, Scottish at 8.8% vs 8.6%, and Welsh at 0.6% vs 0.5%.

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

The median age in Broulee-Tomakin is 52 years, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and well above the national norm of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 17.5% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.2%. The concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.3% to 10.0% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 10.2%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 16.1% to 15.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Broulee-Tomakin, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 70%, adding 257 residents to reach 624. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 6%, adding 35 people.