Ourimbah - Fountaindale

Ourimbah - Fountaindale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Ourimbah - Fountaindale's population is around 4,935 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 7 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,928 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,927 in June 2024 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 43 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 56.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the area's population expected to shrink by 156 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 75 people.

The level of residential development activity in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Ourimbah - Fountaindale has seen approximately six dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 32 homes. As of FY-26, one approval has been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with varied buyer choices. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $374,000.

This financial year has seen $20.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah - Fountaindale has significantly less development activity, being 70.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though construction activity has recently intensified. The area's development activity is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. New developments consist of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This shift from the current housing mix (currently 80.0% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1383 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Ourimbah - Fountaindale should see reduced housing pressure, potentially creating buying opportunities.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that may impact the region. Notable ones include Central Coast Local Roads Package, Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, The Outlook Narara, and Narara Ecovillage. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Ourimbah - Fountaindale ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a skilled workforce with 2.2% unemployment as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%. The area's unemployment rate is below Greater Sydney's (4.2%) and workforce participation matches Greater Sydney's level of 70.0%.

A significant portion, 31.6%, of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, with healthcare being particularly specialized at 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical jobs are less represented at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work.

Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ourimbah-Fountaindale's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 30, 2023 shows that median income in Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $56,021 and average income is $71,292. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025, estimated median income for Ourimbah - Fountaindale as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,984 and average income would be around $77,608. Census data indicates that incomes in Ourimbah - Fountaindale cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 34.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (1,717 individuals), which aligns with regional levels where this cohort also represents approximately 30.9%. After accounting for housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile nationally.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ourimbah-Fountaindale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ourimbah-Fountaindale was at 35.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.3% and rented ones at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Ourimbah-Fountaindale was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.8 percent of all households, including 37.2 percent that are couples with children, 28.5 percent that are couples without children, and 11.8 percent that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.2 percent, with lone person households at 18.4 percent and group households comprising 2.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Ourimbah - Fountaindale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (28.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has 75 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 individual routes, facilitating 1,618 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 271 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with cars being the dominant mode at 92%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 31.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 231 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Ourimbah-Fountaindale's health metrics align closely with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area exhibits a typical level of common health conditions across both young and elderly residents.

Private health cover is relatively high at approximately 54% (~2,669 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.7% and 9.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents display a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (863 people), which is higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ourimbah-Fountaindale had 83.4% of its population born in Australia, with 91.2% being citizens and 92.3% speaking English only at home, indicating lower cultural diversity compared to the average. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.1% of the population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (32.0%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.5%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, Russian (0.5%) and New Zealand (1.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively. French ethnicity was also slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.0% locally compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.5%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 9.4% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 11.4% to 9.9%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 13.0% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ourimbah-Fountaindale's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 68 people (76%), from 90 to 159. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 72% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.