Ourimbah - Fountaindale
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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 4,933 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 5 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,928 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,928 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2 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, as 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, 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 ending June 2021, totalling 32 homes. As of July 2021, one approval has been recorded in FY-26. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. 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 activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah-Fountaindale has significantly less development activity, 70.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, although 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 development consists of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% medium to high-density housing, with an increasing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This represents a considerable shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 80.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in the area is 1383 people, indicating its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Ourimbah-Fountaindale should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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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 2.1% unemployment rate as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

As of June 2025, 2,827 residents are employed, with workforce participation at 65.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 2.7%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ourimbah-Fountaindale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that income in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is slightly above average nationally. The median income was $51,042 and the average income stood at $66,722. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,478 (median) and $75,136 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Ourimbah - Fountaindale cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 34.8% of the community (1,716 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ourimbah-Fountaindale was 35.4%, with the remainder either mortgaged (44.3%) or rented (20.4%), similar to Sydney metro's levels. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ourimbah-Fountaindale was $2,000, higher than Sydney metro's $1,900 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Ourimbah-Fountaindale was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $385 and 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, consisting of 37.2 percent couples with children, 28.5 percent couples without children, and 11.8 percent 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 2.5.

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

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale's schools have a combined enrollment of 654 students, with the area having above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1057). The educational mix includes one primary school, one K-12 school, and a specialist school for specific learning needs.

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has 68 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,498 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 272 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is around 214 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Ourimbah - Fountaindale are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Ourimbah-Fountaindale shows below-average health indicators with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.3%.

Mental health issues affect 9.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.6%. 66.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 61.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has 17.0% residents aged 65 and over (838 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 22.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 a cultural diversity rating below average, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 92.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 51.1%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, Russian (0.5%) and French (0.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Ourimbah-Fountaindale compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively. New Zealand ethnicity was also higher at 1.0%.

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Ourimbah-Fountaindale at 14.0%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.8%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has dropped from 11.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ourimbah-Fountaindale's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 69 people (78%), from 89 to 159. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.