Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca

An assessment of population growth drivers in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca's population is approximately 4,084 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 134 individuals, a rise of 3.4%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,950. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,049 in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 11.2 persons per square kilometer. Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca's growth rate of 3.4% is within 2.1 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.0% to overall population gains in recent periods.

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. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 163 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 3.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca has recorded approximately six residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling thirty homes. As of FY26, zero approvals have been recorded to date. Over these five years, an average of 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed, indicating robust demand that supports property values. New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $344,000.

In FY26, commercial approvals valued at $447,000 have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of NSW, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca records significantly lower building activity, 64.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Development activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count of 2311 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca is projected to add 128 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include North Boambee Valley (East) Release Area, The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living, Elements at Coffs, and Ocean Parade Apartments. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca has been broadly consistent with national averages

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of September 2025, which is 0.3% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%.

There were 1,985 residents in work during this period, with workforce participation on par with the Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 14.8% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence, with 3.7% employment compared to 5.8% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca SA2 is $53,498 and the average is $67,725 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is approximately average nationally compared to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,238 (median) and $73,725 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca rank modestly between the 32nd and 45th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 36.5% of the population (1,490 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. After housing expenses, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca, as per the latest Census data, 96.5% of dwellings were houses while 3.5% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca stood at 39.4%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 16.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, mirroring the Non-Metro NSW average, while median weekly rent was $365 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca's mortgage repayments were lower than Australia's average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.2% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 17.0% and group households accounting for 2.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate was 20.1%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials were prevalent, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 35.7%. Educational participation was high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This included 11.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 224 active public transport stops in Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca area. These are served by 19 routes offering 175 weekly passenger trips. Average distance to nearest stop is 217 meters. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode at 96%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.0, above regional average. In 2021 Census, 14.8% of residents worked from home.

Service frequency averages 25 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca area, based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover rate was approximately 53% of the total population (~2,148 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 8.9% of residents and arthritis affecting 8.6%. 68.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (777 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca showed lower cultural diversity, with 89.3% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.0% born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 45.6%. The 'Other' religious category had a similar percentage to Rest of NSW, at 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (32.4%), English (31.4%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, Dutch (1.9%) was overrepresented compared to the regional figure (1.0%), as were German (4.4% vs 3.1%) and Russian (0.4% vs 0.2%).

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.9%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 15-24 increased from 10.7% to 11.6%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55-64 decreased from 16.6% to 15.1%, while the age group 5-14 saw a decline from 13.9% to 12.6%. By 2041, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 35-44 age group expected to grow by 12% (57 people), reaching a total of 552 from 494. Meanwhile, the age groups 5-14 and 15-24 are projected to experience population declines.