Korora - Emerald Beach
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Korora - Emerald Beach lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Korora - Emerald Beach's population was around 11,270 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,008 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,262 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,833 in June 2024 and an additional 290 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 195 persons per square kilometer. Korora - Emerald Beach's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.8%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Korora - Emerald Beach is forecasted to increase its population by 4,369 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 34.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Korora - Emerald Beach among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Korora - Emerald Beach has seen approximately 65 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 329 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling has averaged around 2.8 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $482,000. This financial year alone, $1.7 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a primarily residential focus in the area. Compared to the rest of NSW, Korora - Emerald Beach records around 52.0% more development activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice. New building activity shows approximately 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 185 people being added per dwelling approval, Korora - Emerald Beach exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections suggest that Korora - Emerald Beach will add approximately 3,932 residents by the year 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Korora - Emerald Beach has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include 15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision, PP-2023-1583 - Sandy Beach Community Hub Re-zoning, Seacrest Estate, and Sandy Beach Reserve Community Hub and Active Youth Space Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Korora - Emerald Beach ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Korora - Emerald Beach has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. A total of 5,149 residents were employed by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below the regional average and a workforce participation rate of 63.0%, higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Korora - Emerald Beach has a particular specialisation in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level, while manufacturing shows lower representation at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 5.8%.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, labour force grew by 3.7%, and unemployment rose by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a contraction in employment by 0.1%, with labour force growth at 0.3% and an increase in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Korora - Emerald Beach may experience local growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Korora - Emerald Beach had a median income among taxpayers of $45,504. The average income stood at $57,464. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $51,242 (median) and $64,710 (average) as of September 2025. Census conducted in August 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Korora - Emerald Beach cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 33.0% of locals (3,719 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Korora - Emerald Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Korora - Emerald Beach, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.6% houses and 13.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Korora - Emerald Beach was 42.0%, with the rest either mortgaged at 38.0% or rented at 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Korora - Emerald Beach was recorded at $458, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Korora - Emerald Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.1% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 36.5% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Korora - Emerald Beach exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 29.7% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 19.8% and the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 27.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education. Kororo Public School serves the Korora - Emerald Beach area, with an enrollment of 486 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local capacity (4.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.6).

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

The analysis of public transportation in Korora - Emerald Beach indicates that there are 115 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 43 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 367 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 192 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 52 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

Korora - Emerald Beach's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Korora - Emerald Beach residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups at a fairly standard level. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of the total population (around 5,443 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively. Around 69.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the Rest of NSW figure of 63.9%. Approximately 21.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (around 2,415 people), lower than the Rest of NSW average of 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors in Korora - Emerald Beach are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 had low cultural diversity with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 91.5% being citizens, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 47.7%. The category 'Other' was overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to 3.3% regionally.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (32.4%), Australian (26.5%), and Irish (9.9%). Some ethnicities had notable differences: Scottish (8.9% vs regional 8.3%), South African (0.6% vs 0.3%), French (0.6% vs 0.5%).

Korora - Emerald Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Korora-Emerald Beach has a median age of 43 years, which matches the figure for the Rest of NSW and is higher than the national average of 38 years. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 5-14 years are notably prominent, comprising 14.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years make up a smaller proportion at 9.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW figure. Between the 2021 Census and present day, the percentage of individuals aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.4% to 6.5%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 14.2% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant shifts in Korora-Emerald Beach's age structure, with the 35-44 age group expected to grow by 44%, reaching a total of 2,208 individuals from the current figure of 1,534.