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 16,624 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 583 people (3.6%) 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 183 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,503 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi's 3.6% growth since census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that 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 to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.4% 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 seen approximately 83 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 419 homes. As of FY26237 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built each year between FY21 and FY25. This suggests new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more buying options and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost of new properties is $340,000. In FY26, there have been $63.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi shows 10.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 65th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, catering to affordable housing options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

With approximately 219 people moving in per dwelling approval, Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the region is forecasted to gain 567 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to impact 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 7.6% in September 2025, which is 3.8% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%.

As of September 2025, 7,796 residents were employed. Workforce participation was on par with Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses showed that 30.6% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Education & training had an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, and labour force increased by 0.3%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, based on its current employment mix.

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 financial year 2023 indicates that income in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 is above the national average. The median assessed income stands at $57,207 while the average income is $71,396. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $52,390 and the average income is $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi would be approximately $62,276 (median) and $77,722 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi rank modestly between the 31st and 35th percentiles. Distribution data reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (4,687 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi, with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile. 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

In Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi, as per the latest Census, 55.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 44.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's dwelling composition of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi stood at 31.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.0% and rented ones at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in the area was $330, matching Non-Metro NSW's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 65.3% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of 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 show that 23.8% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to 33.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 27.9%. Educational participation is high, with 28.0% currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.1% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in the area comprising Corrimal, Tarrawanna, and Bellambi indicates that there are 100 active transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services, with a total of 53 individual routes operating weekly. The combined passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,994 per week. Residents in the area have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 164 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 90%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 30.6%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 284 trips per day, 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~8,993 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.6 and 9.5% of residents respectively. 64.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,249 people), lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank lower nationally compared to 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's population, born in Australia, is 80.7%, with 90.1% being citizens and 87.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion here, accounting for 53.1% of people, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top ancestral groups are English (27.9%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.0%) and Welsh (0.8%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively. Serbian is also overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to the region's 0.2%.

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

The median age in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 25-34 cohort makes up 15.2% of the local population, compared to 13.2% in Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 10.3%. As of the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.2%, and the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 412 people (16%), from 2,533 to 2,946. Conversely, the 45-54 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to decline in population.