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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca had a population of around 4,132 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 182 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3,950, indicating a growth rate of 4.6%. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,124 in June 2025 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 11.4 persons per square kilometer. Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca's growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.7%), making it a growth leader regionally. Natural growth contributed approximately 46.5% to overall population gains, with other factors like overseas and interstate migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available, 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, the area is expected to grow by 112 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall growth rate of 2.5%.

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 6 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 30 homes. In FY26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, about 2.2 people per year have moved to the area with each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $344,000.

This financial year has seen $447,000 in commercial approvals registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca records significantly lower building activity, with 64.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has consisted entirely 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 approximately 104 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.8% as of the past year. This rate is lower than Regional NSW's 3.9%. Employment growth in the area was estimated at 3.7% over the past year.

As of December 2025, 2,012 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below the regional average. Workforce participation is on par with Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 14.8% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Manufacturing has limited presence at 3.7%, compared to 5.8% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force increased by 2.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW's decline in employment and increase in unemployment during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 for Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca SA2, based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, is $53,498. The average income for this area in the same period is $67,725. Nationally, the median taxpayer income was approximately $51,500 and the average was $72,000 during financial year 2023. In Regional NSW, the median income was $52,390 with an average of $65,215 in the same period. As of March 2026, current estimates project the median income to be approximately $59,019 and the average to be around $74,714, factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. 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 show that 36.5% of the population (1,508 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses. 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

The dwelling structure in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca was 39.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 16.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Regional NSW's average. The median weekly rent figure was $365, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian 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 making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional 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 is 20.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (35.7%). Educational participation is high at 29.6%, with 11.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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

Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca has 224 active public transport stops, all buses. These are covered by 19 routes offering 175 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is good, with residents on average 217 meters from the nearest stop. Most commute outward daily in cars, which dominate at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2 per dwelling, above regional norms. In 2021 Census data, 14.8% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, resulting in about 0 weekly trips per individual stop. The map provided shows the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.

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.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was approximately 53% of the total population (~2,173 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (8.9%) and arthritis (8.6%). 68.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents showed above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. There were 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (827 people), which was lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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% citizens, 88.0% born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.6%. The 'Other' category was similarly represented at 0.8%, matching Regional NSW's figure.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (32.4%), English (31.4%), and Irish (8.2%) were the top groups. Notably, Dutch (1.9% vs regional 1.0%), German (4.4% vs 3.1%), and Russian (0.4% vs 0.2%) showed higher representation than average in Regional NSW.

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 Regional NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (5.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 11.9% to 13.2%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 10.7% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 13.9% to 12.3%, and the 45-54 age group decreased from 15.4% to 14.1%. By 2041, Coramba-Nana Glen-Bucca is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 28%, reaching 280 people from 219. Conversely, the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are anticipated to decrease in population size.