Kurri Kurri - Abermain

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

As of November 2025, Kurri Kurri - Abermain's population is approximately 23,175. This figure represents a 12.3% increase from the 2021 Census population of 20,631 people. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 22,814, with an additional 684 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 255 persons per square kilometer. Kurri Kurri - Abermain's growth rate exceeded both the non-metro area (5.1%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 68.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers contributed positively to growth.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Kurri Kurri - Abermain's population is forecasted to increase by 8,680 persons, marking a total gain of 35.9% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Kurri Kurri - Abermain was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Kurri Kurri - Abermain approved around 212 residential properties per year on average over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 1,060 homes. In FY-26 up to now, 39 dwellings have been approved. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 3.4 people annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply lagging demand.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $226,000, below the regional average. Commercial development approvals reached $17.6 million in this financial year. Kurri Kurri - Abermain has similar development levels per person compared to Rest of NSW, maintaining market balance.

Detached houses comprise 78.0% and townhouses/apartments 22.0% of new building activity, preserving low density nature. With around 162 people per dwelling approval, it shows growth area characteristics. Future projections indicate a population increase of 8,319 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace but potential heightened buyer competition as population grows.

Kurri Kurri - Abermain has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects likely affecting this region, notable ones being Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station), Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline and Storage Project, Weston Public Preschool, and Heddon Greta - Cliftleigh Corridor Structure Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Kurri Kurri - Abermain lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Kurri Kurri - Abermain has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, dominated by manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.5%.

As of June 2025, there are 9,888 employed residents, an unemployment rate of 7.6% (1.9% above Rest of NSW's 3.7%), and workforce participation at 59.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in mining with a share 2.8 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.2% compared to 5.3% regionally. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 4.2%, employment declined by 4.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years for Kurri Kurri - Abermain, based on its current employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that income in Kurri Kurri - Abermain is below the national average. The median income was $51,222 and the average income stood at $60,047. In contrast, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Kurri Kurri - Abermain would be approximately $57,681 (median) and $67,619 (average). Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Kurri Kurri - Abermain rank modestly, between the 28th and 34th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.3% of the community (7,949 individuals), which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, with only 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile.

Kurri Kurri - Abermain is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.1% houses and 9.0% other dwellings. This is similar to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 90.9% houses and 9.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurri Kurri - Abermain was at 30.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 29.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,603, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure stood at $345, slightly higher than Non-Metro NSW's $340. Nationally, Kurri Kurri - Abermain's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Kurri Kurri - Abermain has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 73.0% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 16.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.0%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of NSW.

Kurri Kurri - Abermain faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 6.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (36.3%).

Educational participation is high at 28.3%, including primary education (10.9%), secondary education (7.4%), and tertiary education (2.4%). There are 10 schools operating within Kurri Kurri - Abermain, educating approximately 2,543 students. The area has varied educational conditions with a balanced provision of 8 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Kurri Kurri - Abermain has 172 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 50 different routes that together facilitate 699 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average living just 229 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 99 trips across all routes, which equates to roughly four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kurri Kurri - Abermain is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kurri Kurri - Abermain faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. As of approximately mid-2020 to early-2021, around 50% (~11,471 people) had private health cover, lower than Rest of NSW's 51.9%, and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues impacted 12.2% of residents, while asthma affected 9.9%.

About 60% declared no medical ailments, compared to 62.6% in Rest of NSW. As of mid-2020, about 14.8% (3,425 people) were aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Seniors' health outcomes present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a low cultural diversity with 94.3% of its population born in Australia and 97.4% speaking English only at home. The majority were citizens at 93.4%. Christianity was the main religion at 51.2%, compared to 55.7% across Rest of NSW.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (34.3%), English (31.8%), and Scottish (8.1%) were the top groups. Notably, Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 7.8% (vs regional 6.3%), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.1% (vs 0%).

Kurri Kurri - Abermain's population is younger than the national pattern

Kurri Kurri - Abermain has a median age of 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented locally at 17.8%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 15.7% to 17.8%, the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.6%, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 11.7% to 10.3% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 11.5% to 10.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Kurri Kurri - Abermain's age profile will significantly evolve. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 1,953 people (47%) from 4,127 to 6,081.