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Kurri Kurri - Abermain has an estimated 23,615 residents, up 14.5% since the 2021 Census, with 37 projects tracked in Kurri Kurri - Abermain.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Kurri Kurri - Abermain Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 120 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at approximately 23,615 as of Aug 2026 (ERP). Since the 2021 Census count of 20,631 people, the area is estimated to have grown by 2,984 people (14.5%), based on the ABS estimated resident population of 23,407 as of June 2025 and 981 validated new addresses since the Census date. Its profile includes a notable administrative employment base, strong service amenity, an elevated proportion of children aged 0 to 4yo, pronounced mining and manufacturing employment, and a substantial 25 to 34yo demographic. Residents include a high proportion of children, while educational attainment is typically lower; population growth has been strong.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain Statistical Area (Lv2) is known for its picturesque setting amid rolling hills, forests and vineyards, as well as its heritage sites and coal-mining history. The close-knit community has a relaxed atmosphere, with recreational facilities, nature reserves and parks offering outdoor opportunities.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 120 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at approximately 23,615 as of Aug 2026 (ERP). Since the 2021 Census count of 20,631 people, the area is estimated to have grown by 2,984 people (14.5%), based on the ABS estimated resident population of 23,407 as of June 2025 and 981 validated new addresses since the Census date. Its profile includes a notable administrative employment base, strong service amenity, an elevated proportion of children aged 0 to 4yo, pronounced mining and manufacturing employment, and a substantial 25 to 34yo demographic. Residents include a high proportion of children, while educational attainment is typically lower; population growth has been strong.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain Statistical Area (Lv2) is known for its picturesque setting amid rolling hills, forests and vineyards, as well as its heritage sites and coal-mining history. The close-knit community has a relaxed atmosphere, with recreational facilities, nature reserves and parks offering outdoor opportunities.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 15,222 in 2001 and 23,407 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 23,615 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 17.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.3%.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally for development activity and the 89th for population growth.
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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain is $542 a week, up 5.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 7% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.6%.
7% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $344 in 2017, $566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Karinyup Circuit, Heddon Greta NSW 2321 | $920,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 21 Ashleigh Street, Heddon Greta NSW 2321 | $835,000 | 23 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 54 Mitchell Avenue, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 | $650,000 | 23 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 31 Edward Street, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 | $825,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Rawson Street, Weston NSW 2326 | $600,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Burns Street, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 | $700,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 14/138 Northcote Street, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 | $595,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 20 Karinyup Circuit, Heddon Greta NSW 2321 | $920,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2/16 Merion Circuit, Heddon Greta NSW 2321 | $730,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 24 Glen Ayr Avenue, Cliftleigh NSW 2321 | $64,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 16 Sep 2026 (the latest settled 26 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $750,000 (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 | $542 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.4% | 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 | $800k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $618k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $750,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 16 Sep 2026 to 26 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $566 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $442 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | 0.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Lower Hunter | $588 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Lower Hunter, over 12 months | +7.5% | 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 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 421 tracked applications: 186 approved, 64 under assessment, 171 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 37 projects in Kurri Kurri - Abermain (15 under construction) and 97 more in the surrounding area.
Construction of a 660MW open-cycle gas turbine power station on the former Kurri Kurri Aluminium Smelter site, designed to support grid security and firming capacity in NSW.
Snowy Hydro is building a fast start open cycle gas power station at Kurri Kurri with two hydrogen ready turbines (initially up to 15 percent hydrogen blend). Initial capacity is 660 MW, with approvals up to 750 MW. Construction has progressed into testing and commissioning, with full commercial availability projected for May 2026.
A State Significant Development proposal for a 540-megawatt data centre facility supporting artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Located at the former Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri Smelter site, the development includes a 44,220 sqm two-storey facility, two dedicated substations connecting to the 132kV Ausgrid network, switchyard, backup generators…
Ausgrid is proposing a 200 MW / 800 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) near its existing substation to support grid stability and renewable energy integration in the Hunter region.
Cessnock City Council, in partnership with Snowy Hydro community legacy funding, is delivering major sports facility upgrades at Booth Park in Kurri Kurri. The project delivers reconstructed netball courts with acrylic surfacing, LED floodlighting, upgraded spectator seating, new club amenities, and accessible pedestrian linkages.
A masterplanned residential community in Heddon Greta immediately adjacent to Cliftleigh, offering new home sites and turnkey house-and-land packages with open space parklands and direct access to the Hunter Expressway.
A new public preschool is under construction at Weston Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools.
The expansion of the Kurri Kurri Integrated Resource Recovery Centre at 10 Styles Street and Mitchell Avenue is developed by Central Waste Plant.
Commercial revitalisation of Kingsway Plaza at 178 Lang Street, featuring a new full-line Woolworths supermarket, three specialty retail tenancies, 154 undercover parking spaces across two levels, public domain upgrades along Barton Street, and the creation and dedication of a new public laneway connecting Barton and Victoria Streets.
The Richmond Vale Rail Trail is a planned 32-kilometre shared walking and cycling trail along the former Richmond Vale railway corridor connecting Kurri Kurri to Shortland and Minmi.
State Significant Development approval for expanded industrial waste treatment and resource recovery processing streams at the Weston Aluminium facility, located adjacent to Pelaw Main and Kurri Kurri.
The Ridge Estate is an active residential land estate at Farley in the Maitland local government area. The estate is being progressively released with registered homesites, ongoing dwelling construction and new house-and-land packages.
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Estimated completion year of the 83 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 25, 2027 24, 2028 17, 2029 4, 2030 6, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2, 2036 1. 17 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 421 substantial development applications lodged in and around Kurri Kurri - Abermain over the past 5 years, 314 in the last 12 months; 64 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 7, 2022 32, 2023 28, 2024 20, 2025 23, 2026 (to Nov) 311.
Key application Averys Lane, Heddon Greta Mixed Use | $22m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 421 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 314 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 8.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 176 | ABS building approvals | 90th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 186 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 64 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 include: Kurri Kurri 540MW Data Centre (Under Assessment); Kurri Kurri Battery Energy Storage System (Planning); Kurri Kurri Integrated Resource Recovery Centre Expansion (Construction); Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station) (Construction); and Kingsway Plaza Commercial & Public Domain Redevelopment (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Energy, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Kurri Kurri - Abermain higher than 93% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 area has seen 258 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2's current population of 23,615 has been supported by 176 approvals on average over recent years.
The Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 has seen 8.3 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 180 people in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 176, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 has grown by approximately 3,362 people, while 878 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
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.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,615 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +14.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 261 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 36th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 20,631 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 2,984 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 90.61 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 was estimated to be approximately 23,615 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 23,407 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The kurri kurri - abermain sa2 has added approximately 2,984 people and shown a 14.46% increase from the 20,631 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is estimated at 261 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.8% per annum.
Population growth in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (61.7%), Natural increase (30.9%), Overseas migration (7.4%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 61.7% of overall population gains.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 29.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.8% | 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 | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 17.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 at 34 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Kurri Kurri - Abermain is 9 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 17.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 9.0% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (17.8% vs 11.5%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (1.4% vs 2.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (5.0% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.9% of the population in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.4% of the population in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $59,054 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 50th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $68,225 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,464 | 2021 Census, weekly | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $699 | 2021 Census, weekly | 28th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 14.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,762 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 26.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is approximately $62,822. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $59,054.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is approximately $72,578. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $68,225.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is approximately $62,822 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $59,054 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is approximately $72,578 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,225 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2's households (~34.3% / 2,577 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.3% 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is $1,464/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is $1,762/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is $699/wk.
The Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,054 and the average income stands at $68,225, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $55,733 and $69,112 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $62,822 (median) and $72,578 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is $5,262 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The kurri kurri - abermain sa2's disposable income is $5,262 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 58.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,282 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 20,521 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,848 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 has approximately 10,282 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 stands at 5.2%, which is 1.1 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.8% of employment), retail trade (11.2%), and construction (10.7%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is 58.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The kurri kurri - abermain sa2 shows notable specialisation in mining, which employs 6.9% of the local workforce compared to 2.5% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.8, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The kurri kurri - abermain sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 9.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 36.3% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 46.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
9.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
46.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The kurri kurri - abermain sa2 ranks in the 10th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 are: Certificate (36.3%), Advanced Diploma (7.9%), Bachelor Degree (6.9%).
28.3% of the population in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.9% in primary school, 7.4% in secondary school, 2.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is 931, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 10 schools within the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,543 students.
The kurri kurri - abermain sa2 includes 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain features high concentrations of single parent families, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 24.3% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 29.9% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.1% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 16.8% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 7,521 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,609 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 73.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 had 7,521 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 14.5% to an estimated 8,609 households today.
The average household size in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 73.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (24.3%), group households (2.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,490 family households, couples with children account for 29.9% of all households, couples without children at home 25.1%, and single parent families 16.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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 39.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.9% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 24.3% of all households in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, similar to 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 2.6% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The latest Census data sees Kurri Kurri - Abermain placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 97.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 93.4% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 94.3% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Kurri Kurri - Abermain was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 93.4% of its population being citizens, 94.3% born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Kurri Kurri - Abermain was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.2% of people in Kurri Kurri - Abermain. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kurri Kurri - Abermain are Australian, comprising 34.3% of the population, English, comprising 31.8% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 7.8% of Kurri Kurri - Abermain (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Macedonian at 0.1% (vs 0.4%).
5.7% of the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
2.6% of the population in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
7.8% of the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
93.4% of the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 29.4% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 30.5% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 91.1% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,603 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 35th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.1% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $345 | 2021 Census, weekly | 39th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 61st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, 30.5% of homes are owned outright, 40.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 29.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 91.1% of dwellings in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 are houses.
In the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, 1.9% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 7.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 stands at 30.5%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is $1,603, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is $1,082, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.3% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.6% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 consists of 91.1% detached houses, 7.0% semi-detached dwellings, 1.9% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Kurri Kurri - Abermain consumes approximately 17.1% of median household income ($6,339 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Kurri Kurri - Abermain show attached dwellings contributing 17% of approvals compared to 9% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 83% of applications versus 91% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Kurri Kurri - Abermain is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 51.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 38th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 59.9% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 66.4% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
Around 51.7% of people in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, 8.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
9.9% of people in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.5% of the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.2% of people in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2, 51.7% 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 | 194 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 722 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 121 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 50 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 13.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 194 public transport stops within the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2.
The Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 has 722 weekly trips across 50 routes, averaging 103 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 206 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 936 m away and the nearest child care centre 967 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 194 stops nearby, 722 weekly trips, access rating 39 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 83 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 936 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 967 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 9.5 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 8 long day care centres with 632 places in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, about 2.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Kurri Kurri - Abermain higher than 93% of real estate markets across the country.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain ranks in the 44th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain's resilient property market has recorded 507 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 87% residential, 3% commercial and 10% vacant land transactions.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain's population is younger than the national pattern.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain features high concentrations of single parent families, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
The latest Census data sees Kurri Kurri - Abermain placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Kurri Kurri - Abermain is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
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.
Kurri Kurri - Abermain has an estimated 23,615 residents, up 14.5% since the 2021 Census, with 37 projects tracked in Kurri Kurri - Abermain.
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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain.
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 Oct 2026. 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 (106011111). 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 (Oct 2026) 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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.
