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 4,932 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 4 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,928. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 4,927 in June 2024 and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 43 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.9% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 156 persons. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 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 received approximately six dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totaling 32 homes. In FY-26 to date, one approval has been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained an adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $479,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

This financial year has seen $20.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah-Fountaindale shows significantly reduced construction activity, 70.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. However, building activity has accelerated recently. This level is also below the national average, suggesting maturity in the area and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating a mix of housing opportunities across price brackets. This shift from the existing housing composition (currently 80.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1383 people, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Ourimbah-Fountaindale may experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects are Central Coast Local Roads Package, The Outlook Narara, Narara Ecovillage, and Gosford Bypass. Below is a detailed list of projects most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ourimbah - Fountaindale performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a skilled workforce with prominent sectors including health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. There are 2,827 residents in work, with workforce participation at 65.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.5% versus the regional average of 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 2.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% 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.

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 2022 shows that median income in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is $51,042 and average income is $66,722. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $57,478 (median) and $75,136 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that income in Ourimbah - Fountaindale clusters around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 34.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. After housing expenses, 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 structures in the latest Census showed 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 stood at 35.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.3% and rented ones at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Sydney metro's $1,900 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $400, above Sydney metro's $385 and Australia's 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% of all households, consisting of 37.2% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.2%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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 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: 9.5% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 654 students: Ourimbah Public School and Central Coast Steiner School. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1057).

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has 68 operational public transport stops offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 33 different routes that facilitate 1,498 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 272 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 214 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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 is at approximately 52%, compared to 49.3% across Greater Sydney.

Mental health issues impact 9.7% of residents, while asthma affects 9.6%. 66.1% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (837 people), lower than the 22.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than 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, surveyed in 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 83.4% born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 92.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (51.1%). Judaism, though small at 0.2%, was higher than Greater Sydney's 0.1%.

Top ancestral groups were English (32.0%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.5%). Russian (0.5% vs 0.2%), New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.7%), and French (0.7% vs 0.4%) showed notable overrepresentation compared to regional averages.

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, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.8% and the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 11.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ourimbah - Fountaindale's age profile will evolve 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. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.