Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi

An assessment of population growth drivers in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's population is around 16,645 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 604 people (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,041 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,459 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 195 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,505 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's 3.8% growth since the census positions it within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 60.8% 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, lower quartile growth of Australia's regional areas is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 732 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi when compared nationally

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has experienced around 83 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling 419 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26237 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.9 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $340,000. There have also been $63.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to the rest of NSW, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi shows 10.0% lower construction activity (per person) while it places among the 65th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 219 people per dwelling approval, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi shows characteristics of a low density area.

Population forecasts indicate Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi will gain 546 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, Murray Road Shared Cycleway, Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, and IRT Towradgi Park Seniors Housing Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment drivers in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and 1.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,844 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.7% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Based on Census responses, a high 30.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of the local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential 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, employment increased by 1.4% while the labour force increased by 0.5%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, a labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. 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 Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% 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 align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 is above the national average, with the median assessed at $57,207 while the average income stands at $71,396. 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 $62,276 (median) and $77,722 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, between the 31st and 35th percentiles. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (4,693 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 55.7% houses and 44.3% 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 Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi lagged that of Regional NSW, at 31.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.0%) or rented (39.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 65.3% of all households, comprising 26.1% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational qualifications in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi trail regional benchmarks, with 23.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 33.6% in the SA3 area. This gap highlights the potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (27.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 100 active transport stops operating within Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 53 individual routes, collectively providing 1,994 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 30.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 284 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,004 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.6 and 9.5% of residents, respectively, while 64.9% 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 19.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,270 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.1% being citizens, and 87.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is Christianity, which makes up 53.1% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi are English, comprising 27.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 26.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 1.0% in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi (vs 0.4% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and Serbian at 0.5% (vs 0.2%).

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The 40-year median age in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is modestly under Regional NSW's average of 43 though slightly above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 cohort is notably over-represented (15.6% locally), while 65 - 74 year-olds are under-represented (10.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.5% to 15.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.3% to 11.8% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.5% to 11.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, increasing by 357 people (14%) from 2,588 to 2,946. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.