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 was 16,763 as of May 2026, an increase of 722 people since the 2021 Census. The population in June 2025 was estimated at 16,704 by ABS, with 191 new addresses validated since the Census date contributing to growth. This results in a density ratio of 1,515 persons per square kilometer. The area's 4.5% growth since the census is close to the SA3 average of 4.7%. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 53.7% of population gains recently, with all drivers contributing positively. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas, applying growth rates by age group until 2041.

By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 630 persons, reflecting a 3.4% total increase over 16 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 FY-26252 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 0.9 people move to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of new properties is $340,000.

In FY-26, there have been $63.8 million in commercial approvals. Relative 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. With around 219 people per dwelling approval, it is considered a low density area.

Population forecasts indicate Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi will gain approximately 571 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, and Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections. Below is a list of 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.6% as of December 2021 and the estimated employment growth over the past year was 1.4%. As of December 2025, 7844 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in the area is similar to Regional NSW's rate of 60.5%. According to Census responses, 30.6% of residents 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 specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's rate of 5.3%.

Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.4% and labour force increased by 0.5%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to 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 Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though 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 financial year 2023 indicates that income in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi SA2 is above the national average. The median assessed income is $57,207 and 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 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,111 (median) and $78,764 (average) as of March 2026. 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 that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (4,727 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, 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, with 44.3% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area 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 Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in the area was recorded as $330, matching Regional NSW's figure. Nationally, Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $330 against 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 34.7%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households making up 3.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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 show that 23.8% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 33.6%. The most common degree type is bachelor's at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 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: 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

Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi has 100 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 53 routes facilitating 1,994 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents, on average, residing 164 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (90%). Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 30.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 284 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 19 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly 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 all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,068 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.6%) and mental health issues (9.5%). 64.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 2018, the area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,349 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank 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's population is predominantly Australian-born, with 80.7%. 90.1% are citizens, and 87.4% speak English only at home. Christianity is the major religion in Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi, comprising 53.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 55.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.9%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (7.8%). Notably, Macedonian (1.0% vs regional 0.4%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Serbian (0.5% vs 0.2%) groups are overrepresented in Corrimal-Tarrawanna-Bellambi compared to Regional NSW.

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

The median age in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi is 40, which is modestly below Regional NSW's average of 43 but slightly above Australia's median of 38. Compared to the regional average, the 25-34 age group is notably overrepresented at 15.1% locally, while those aged 65-74 are underrepresented at 10.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.1%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 11.9% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 353 people (14%), from 2,529 to 2,883. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.