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

Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi's population is around 16,523 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 482 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,041. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,459 in June 2024 and 183 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,493 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 3.0% since the census is within 1.0 percentage point of its SA3 area's growth rate of 4.0%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 60.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 applicable, 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. According to population projections, the area is expected to increase by 732 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.0% over the 17-year period.

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

Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi has seen approximately 83 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 419 homes. As of FY26226 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built in the area between FY21 and FY25 is 0.9 people annually. New construction has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering more housing options while new properties are constructed at an average cost of $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 capita but ranks at the 65th percentile nationally. Recent construction consists of 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With around 219 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits characteristics of low-density development.

Population forecasts indicate Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi will gain approximately 668 residents by 2041. Current construction levels are expected to meet housing demand adequately, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current projections.

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 impacting the area. Notable ones 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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.6% as of September 2021.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%. As of September 2025, 7,796 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is 0% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is on par with Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs 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%, while labour force increased by 0.3%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, assuming no change in 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 financial year 2022 shows that income in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 is above the national average. The median income is $53,537 and the average income stands at $67,716. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 would be approximately $60,288 (median) and $76,255 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi rank modestly, between the 31st and 35th percentiles. Distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (4,659 people), which aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2, 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 evaluation, 55.7% of dwellings were houses while 44.3% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 58.9% houses and 41.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 31.4%, with mortgaged properties at 29.0% and rented ones at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,189. Weekly rent median was $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $330 compared to 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 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, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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 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 also prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 27.9%. Educational participation is 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 moderate 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 shows that there are 94 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. The total number of individual routes servicing these stops is 54, collectively facilitating 1,800 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 164 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 257 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age groups have a notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 53% (~8,823 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 56.6% across Rest of NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.6%) and mental health issues (9.5%). Around 64.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.6% in Rest of NSW. About 19.5% (~3,230 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, higher than the 17.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 had a cultural diversity profile roughly aligned with the wider region's average. 80.7% of its population were born in Australia, 90.1% held citizenship, and 87.4% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 53.1% of people in Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi, compared to 51.0% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.9%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (7.8%). Notably, Macedonian ethnicity was overrepresented at 1.0%, while Welsh and Serbian were present in similar proportions to the regional average (Welsh: Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi 0.8% vs Regional 0.8%; Serbian: Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi 0.5% vs Regional 0.8%).

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 age group makes up 15.2% of the local population, higher than the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 65-74 constitute 10.3%, lower than the Rest of NSW average. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 13.5% to 15.2%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 13.3% to 12.1%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 427 people (17%), reaching 2,946 from the current 2,518. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see population declines.