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Korora - Emerald Beach has an estimated 11,129 residents, up 8.4% since the 2021 Census, with 59 projects tracked in the area around Korora - Emerald Beach.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 304 kilometres south from Brisbane CBD along the picturesque NSW coastline, the Korora - Emerald Beach Statistical Area (Lv2) combines scenic coastal landscapes and pristine beaches with convenient accessibility. As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population (ERP) is around 11,129, up from 10,262 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This represents an increase of 867 people (8.4%), supported by an ABS estimated resident population of 11,008 as of June 2025 and 408 Validated New Addresses added since the Census date. Demonstrating strong population momentum that places the area in the top 10% of areas nationally for growth, the community is anchored by family households and couples without children, featuring a median age of 43 that is somewhat older than the typical Australian area.
The demographic landscape of the Korora - Emerald Beach Statistical Area (Lv2) is characterised by an elevated representation 5 to 14yo, a pronounced 45 to 54yo representation, and a substantial 65 to 74yo demographic.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 304 kilometres south from Brisbane CBD along the picturesque NSW coastline, the Korora - Emerald Beach Statistical Area (Lv2) combines scenic coastal landscapes and pristine beaches with convenient accessibility. As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population (ERP) is around 11,129, up from 10,262 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This represents an increase of 867 people (8.4%), supported by an ABS estimated resident population of 11,008 as of June 2025 and 408 Validated New Addresses added since the Census date. Demonstrating strong population momentum that places the area in the top 10% of areas nationally for growth, the community is anchored by family households and couples without children, featuring a median age of 43 that is somewhat older than the typical Australian area.
The demographic landscape of the Korora - Emerald Beach Statistical Area (Lv2) is characterised by an elevated representation 5 to 14yo, a pronounced 45 to 54yo representation, and a substantial 65 to 74yo demographic.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,726 in 2001 and 11,008 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,129 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 14.2%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 33%.
Korora - Emerald Beach ranks in the 91st percentile nationally for population growth and the 87th for employment drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Korora - Emerald Beach is $756 a week, up 3.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 30% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.6%.
30% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $530 in 2017, $838 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $388 in 2017, $622 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Fiddaman Road, Emerald Beach NSW 2456 | $850,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Stefan Close, Emerald Beach NSW 2456 | $1,345,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 78 Moonee Creek Drive, Moonee Beach NSW 2450 | $1,089,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 5/33 Sullivans Road, Moonee Beach NSW 2450 | $805,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 15 Sunshine Circuit, Emerald Beach NSW 2456 | $1,100,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 149/8 Solitary Islands Way, Sapphire Beach NSW 2450 | $355,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 54 James Small Drive, Korora NSW 2450 | $1,100,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 55 Bluff Road, Emerald Beach NSW 2456 | $1,065,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Oceanfront Drive, Sapphire Beach NSW 2450 | $2,000,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 31 Stockmans Drive, Moonee Beach NSW 2450 | $1,325,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 30 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 22 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,094,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $756 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.16m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $781k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,094,500 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 30 Jul 2026 to 22 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $838 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $622 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +10.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Coffs Harbour | $614 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Coffs Harbour, over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Coffs Harbour - Grafton | $583 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Coffs Harbour - Grafton, over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 207 tracked applications: 41 approved, 37 under assessment, 129 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 59 projects in and around Korora - Emerald Beach, 19 of them under construction.
North Sapphire Beach is a beachfront masterplanned residential community north of Coffs Harbour, developed by Walker Corporation. The 71 hectare estate preserves over half its area as parks, wetlands and coastal bushland, with around 10 km of boardwalks and cycleways connecting homes to Sapphire Beach and nearby forest.
A proposed $600 million feature film production and post-production complex on the 46-hectare Pacific Bay Resort at Coffs Harbour, backed by actor Russell Crowe and producer Keith Rodger. Planned facilities include sound stages, virtual production, animation and post-production suites, a hotel, an Olympic museum, an art gallery and education facilities.
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. The project includes 185 architecturally designed independent living apartments and townhouses and 120 residential aged care beds, with resort-style facilities including a community hub, swimming pool, cafe, Bombora Bar, gardens, recreation facilities and a secure gated…
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units) across a 3,055 sqm beachfront site.
A planning proposal to rezone the site from R2 Low Density Residential to E1 Local Centre and amend the minimum lot size, formalising a current development operating under existing use rights.
Development application to subdivide land at Ti-Tree Road and Pine Crescent, Sandy Beach, to create 113 low-density residential lots, 1 biodiversity stewardship lot and associated roads, bulk earthworks and services.
Proposed 113 lot low density residential subdivision on approximately 49.6 ha between Ti-Tree Road and 15-17 Pine Crescent at Sandy Beach, including new internal roads and drainage and bushfire access.
A residential estate offering land and house & land packages, designed for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Stage 3 is completed and nearly sold out, with Stage 4 now released due to high demand.
Building a new playground, pathways, picnic facilities, skate park, and multi-purpose court at Sandy Beach Reserve, based on the 2017 Masterplan. The project aims to provide better play opportunities and community facilities.
A $2.27 billion, 14-kilometre four-lane divided bypass of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.76 billion) and the NSW Government ($440 million) and delivered by Transport for NSW.
NSW Government and Property and Development NSW proposal to revitalise the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore as a mixed-use coastal precinct with improved public open space, tourism and hospitality uses, about 250 homes, about 200 tourist accommodation rooms, retail and commercial activity, cultural recognition, accessibility upgrades, a regional adventure…
Sable at the Jetty is a boutique residential development comprising 35 luxury coastal apartments situated at the corner of Collingwood and Edgar Streets in Coffs Harbour.
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Estimated completion year of the 24 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 8, 2027 7, 2028 2, 2029 0, 2030 3, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 14 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 207 substantial development applications lodged in and around Korora - Emerald Beach over the past 5 years, 187 in the last 12 months; 37 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 6, 2023 7, 2024 2, 2025 5, 2026 (to Nov) 187.
Key application 544-590 Solitary Islands Way, Moonee Beach Mixed Use | $40m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 207 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 187 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 69 | ABS building approvals | 69th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 41 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 37 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 include: 15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision (Under Assessment); Coffs Harbour Bypass (Construction); PP-2023-1583 - Sandy Beach Community Hub Re-zoning (Under Assessment); Seacrest Estate (Construction); and Sandy Beach Reserve Community Hub and Active Youth Space Project (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 26th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Korora - Emerald Beach among the top 14% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 area has seen 198 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Korora - Emerald Beach SA2's current population of 11,129 has been supported by 69 approvals on average over recent years.
The Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 has seen 6.5 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 111 people in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 69, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 has grown by approximately 913 people, while 344 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Korora - Emerald Beach lies within the top 9% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,129 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 193 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,262 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 867 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 57.69 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 was estimated to be approximately 11,129 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,008 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The korora - emerald beach sa2 has added approximately 867 people and shown a 8.45% increase from the 10,262 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is estimated at 193 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (47.7%), Natural increase (27.2%), Interstate migration (25.1%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 47.7% of overall population gains.
Korora - Emerald Beach's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 70th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 18.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Korora - Emerald Beach is equal to the Regional NSW 2021 Census average and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 13.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.5% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.3% of the population in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.9% of the population in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $51,052 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 18th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $63,540 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,883 | 2021 Census, weekly | 58th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $848 | 2021 Census, weekly | 58th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 26.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,066 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is approximately $54,309. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $51,052.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is approximately $67,594. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $63,540.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is approximately $54,309 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $51,052 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is approximately $67,594 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $63,540 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2's households (~33.0% / 1,211 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 33.0% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is $1,883/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is $2,066/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is $848/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,052 with the average level standing at $63,540. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $55,733 and $69,112 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $54,309 (median) and $67,594 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is $7,003 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The korora - emerald beach sa2's disposable income is $7,003 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Korora - Emerald Beach performing better than 87% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 60.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 5,261 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,254 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,352 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 has approximately 5,261 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.7%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 stands at 1.7%, which is 2.4 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (20.6% of employment), construction (11.7%), and retail trade (10.6%). Other significant employers include education & training and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is 60.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The korora - emerald beach sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 20.6% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The korora - emerald beach sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 7.7% growth, ranking 9th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Korora - Emerald Beach ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 20.8% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 29.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 27.0% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.7% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
29.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
30.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The korora - emerald beach sa2 ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 are: Certificate (27.0%), Bachelor Degree (20.8%), Advanced Diploma (12.7%).
28.5% of the population in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.8% in primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, 2.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is 1020, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 486 students.
The korora - emerald beach sa2 includes 1 primary school.
Korora - Emerald Beach features high concentrations of couples without children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 17.6% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 32.5% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 36.5% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,666 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,976 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.1% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 had 3,666 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.5% to an estimated 3,976 households today.
The average household size in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (17.6%), group households (2.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,936 family households, couples with children account for 32.5% of all households, couples without children at home 36.5%, and single parent families 10.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.1% (versus 68.8% in Regional NSW). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 17.6% compared to 27.9% in Regional NSW. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 54.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.6% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 17.6% of all households in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, notably lower than the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.3% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Korora - Emerald Beach ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 16.6% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.5% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
Korora - Emerald Beach was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 91.5% being citizens, and 94.0% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Korora - Emerald Beach, at 47.7% of people, although more residents (49.4%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Korora - Emerald Beach are English, comprising 32.4% of the population, Australian, comprising 26.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 8.9% of Korora - Emerald Beach (vs 8.0% across Regional NSW), South African at 0.6% (vs 0.2%) and French at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
16.6% of the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
6.0% of the population in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.5% of the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
91.5% of the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Korora - Emerald Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 20.0% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 86.6% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 38.0% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $458 | 2021 Census, weekly | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 78th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 54th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, 42.0% of homes are owned outright, 38.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 20.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 86.6% of dwellings in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 are houses.
In the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, 4.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 stands at 42.0%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is $2,000, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is $1,156, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.3% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 24.3% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 consists of 86.6% detached houses, 8.2% semi-detached dwellings, 4.0% apartments, and 1.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Korora - Emerald Beach consumes approximately 14.2% of median household income ($8,153 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Korora - Emerald Beach show attached dwellings contributing 17% of approvals compared to 13% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 83% of applications versus 87% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Korora - Emerald Beach's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 49.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 24th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.5% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.8% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
Around 49.3% of people in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, 4.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
7.1% of people in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.7% of the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.6% of people in the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2, 49.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 39 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 39th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 127 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 81st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 370 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 21st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 87 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 44 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 16.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 127 public transport stops within the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2.
The Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 has 370 weekly trips across 44 routes, averaging 52 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 193 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 1.2 km away and the nearest school 2.8 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 127 stops nearby, 370 weekly trips, access rating 39 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 57 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 57th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 2.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 3.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 3.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 6.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 6.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 10.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 13.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 240 places in Korora - Emerald Beach, about 2.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Korora - Emerald Beach among the top 14% of areas assessed nationwide.
Korora - Emerald Beach has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Korora - Emerald Beach's sought-after property market has recorded 244 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 78% residential and 22% vacant land transactions.
Korora - Emerald Beach lies within the top 9% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Korora - Emerald Beach's median age exceeds the national pattern.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Korora - Emerald Beach performing better than 87% of local markets assessed across Australia.
The educational profile of Korora - Emerald Beach ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Korora - Emerald Beach features high concentrations of couples without children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Korora - Emerald Beach ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Korora - Emerald Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Korora - Emerald Beach's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Korora - Emerald Beach has an estimated 11,129 residents, up 8.4% since the 2021 Census, with 59 projects tracked in the area around Korora - Emerald Beach.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Korora - Emerald Beach.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Nov 2025. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (104021088). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Nov 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Korora - Emerald Beach from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Korora - Emerald Beach with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
