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Ourimbah - Fountaindale has an estimated 4,962 residents, up 0.7% since the 2021 Census, with 98 projects tracked in the area around Ourimbah - Fountaindale.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 58 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale Statistical Area (Lv2) presents a picturesque landscape in NSW, Australia, characterised by verdant greenery, native wildlife, and distinctive heritage sites. This scenic environment supports a tranquil community lifestyle enriched by popular nature walks and hiking trails, alongside an engaging local culture sustained by family-owned enterprises, farming businesses, and vibrant community events. The resident population is characterised by an above-average household size, a high proportion of middle-aged individuals, a notable 45 to 54yo representation, and a pronounced proportion 15 to 24yo. In terms of residential composition, the market is defined by a strong semi-detached presence, high levels of mortgaged homes, and a well-established, elevated healthcare employment base.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 58 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale Statistical Area (Lv2) presents a picturesque landscape in NSW, Australia, characterised by verdant greenery, native wildlife, and distinctive heritage sites. This scenic environment supports a tranquil community lifestyle enriched by popular nature walks and hiking trails, alongside an engaging local culture sustained by family-owned enterprises, farming businesses, and vibrant community events. The resident population is characterised by an above-average household size, a high proportion of middle-aged individuals, a notable 45 to 54yo representation, and a pronounced proportion 15 to 24yo. In terms of residential composition, the market is defined by a strong semi-detached presence, high levels of mortgaged homes, and a well-established, elevated healthcare employment base.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,617 in 2001 and 4,934 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,962 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 14.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.8%.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 73rd for education.
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 Ourimbah - Fountaindale is $612 a week, up 2.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 22% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.8%.
22% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $456 in 2017, $628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Coachwood Drive, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $1,111,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Nellie Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $815,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 14 Beechwood Street, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $870,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Penny Place, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $975,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 31 Yates Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $953,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 197 Ourimbah Creek Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $1,575,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 19 Tallowood Crescent, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $1,180,000 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 197 Palmdale Road, Palmdale NSW 2258 | $1,800,000 | 3 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 88 Footts Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258 | $1,850,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 145 Palmdale Road, Palmdale NSW 2258 | $2,210,000 | 21 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 19 Jan 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,135,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 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 | $612 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.20m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $715k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,135,500 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 19 Jan 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $628 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -2.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Wyong | $630 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wyong, over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Central Coast | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Central Coast, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | 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 54 tracked applications: 29 approved, 11 under assessment, 14 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 98 projects in and around Ourimbah - Fountaindale, 17 of them under construction.
An $82.5 million major upgrade to the Mardi Water Treatment Plant to future-proof water security for over 210,000 residents. The project introduces Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) technology and new flocculation tanks to handle poor raw water conditions such as algal blooms and high turbidity.
A comprehensive package of local road improvements across the Central Coast, including resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, pedestrian facilities, cycling infrastructure, 45 road pavement upgrades, and one road and drainage upgrade, funded by federal and state governments over multiple years.
Small residential subdivision on Deane Street in Narara providing new house and land lots within walking distance of Narara Valley High School and Narara railway station. Civil works and home construction are progressing with multiple builders marketing packages to first home buyers and local upgraders.
Development Application DA/1244/2025 lodged with Central Coast Council by Amplitel Pty Ltd for the construction of a new telecommunications facility and mobile base station at 172 Glennie Street, Wyoming.
The Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade involves the extension and refurbishment of the existing neighbourhood shopping centre. The project is anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and focuses on enhancing the tenancy mix with health, beauty, food, and beverage services.
Narara Ecovillage is a 64-hectare community title eco-housing development on the former Gosford horticultural research station. The sustainable community features a solar microgrid and battery, and is planned for ~150 low impact homes with shared facilities, food growing spaces, and integrated energy/water infrastructure. Stage 1 is complete.
State significant development involving the construction of 215 independent living units and 39 residential care facility beds across 13 two-storey villa buildings and 4 six-to-seven storey residential flat buildings adjacent to the Mingara Recreation Club.
A transformational 2.8 billion dollar mixed-use redevelopment of Westfield Tuggerah and the surrounding 70.85-hectare Tuggerah Gateway site. The project establishes a new town centre featuring up to 5000 new dwellings, including a mix of apartments, townhouses, and senior living.
Narara Community Centre is an existing council-owned community facility at 2-12 Pandala Road, Narara, operated for community service programs and local activities.
The NSW State Government is investing $40 million towards continued planning and design of the bypass of Gosford along the Pacific Highway and Manns Road corridor. The Gosford Bypass project consists of a program of work that is intended to be developed and delivered in stages over time to support improved transport outcomes along the corridor.
The 4.7 km upgrade of Pacific Highway and Manns Road between Narara and Lisarow includes new lanes, bridges, traffic light upgrades, pedestrian and cycle paths, and is delivered in two stages.
A major $2.8 billion precinct masterplan encompassing 70 hectares of land in Tuggerah. The development creates a regional lifestyle, employment, commercial, and residential hub, integrating new mixed-use residential quarters, up to 5,000 homes, expanded retail and leisure facilities at Westfield Tuggerah, upgraded transit interchange connections at Tuggerah…
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Estimated completion year of the 52 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 14, 2027 14, 2028 13, 2029 2, 2030 4, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2, 2036 1. 18 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 54 substantial development applications lodged in and around Ourimbah - Fountaindale over the past 5 years, 33 in the last 12 months; 11 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 6, 2022 9, 2023 2, 2024 2, 2025 4, 2026 (to Oct) 31.
Key application 24-26 Gallipoli Road, Long Jetty Aged Care | $36m | 87 dwellings | 5 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 54 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 33 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 6 | ABS building approvals | 13th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 29 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 include: Central Coast Local Roads Package (Construction); Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade (Construction); Narara District Master Plan (Planning); Narara Ecovillage (Construction); and Tuggerah Town Centre Redevelopment (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 34th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 area has seen 20 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2's current population of 4,962 has been supported by 6 approvals on average over recent years.
The Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 has seen 1.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 771 people in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 6, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 has seen 29 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
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.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,962 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +0.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 44 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,928 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 34 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 114.12 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 was estimated to be approximately 4,962 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,934 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The ourimbah - fountaindale sa2 has added approximately 34 people and shown a 0.69% increase from the 4,928 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is estimated at 44 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (53.4%), Natural increase (46.6%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 53.4% of overall population gains.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 52.6% | 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 | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Ourimbah - Fountaindale is 3 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 14.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 11.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 55-64 year-olds (14.2% vs 10.4%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.9% of the population in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.6% of the population in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 65% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,568 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $75,311 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,011 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $835 | 2021 Census, weekly | 56th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 28.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,263 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is approximately $64,432. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,568.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is approximately $80,116. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $75,311.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is approximately $64,432 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,568 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is approximately $80,116 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $75,311 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2's households (~34.8% / 595 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.8% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $2,011/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $2,263/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $835/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is above the national average, with the median assessed at $60,568 while the average income stands at $75,311. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,432 (median) and $80,116 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $7,475 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The ourimbah - fountaindale sa2's disposable income is $7,475 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ourimbah - Fountaindale performing better than 92% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,830 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 4,540 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,902 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 has approximately 2,830 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.5%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 stands at 2.5%, which is 1.7 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (18.1% of employment), retail trade (10.5%), and education & training (9.9%). Other significant employers include construction and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is 71.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The ourimbah - fountaindale sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 18.1% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The ourimbah - fountaindale sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 1.1% growth, ranking 19th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Ourimbah - Fountaindale ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 17.9% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 25.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 28.2% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
25.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
34.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The ourimbah - fountaindale sa2 ranks in the 73th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 are: Certificate (28.2%), Bachelor Degree (17.9%), Advanced Diploma (12.1%).
30.4% of the population in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.5% in primary school, 8.5% in secondary school, 5.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is 1057, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 654 students.
The ourimbah - fountaindale sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 18.4% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 37.2% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.5% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.8% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,711 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,723 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 78.8% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 had 1,711 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 1,723 households today.
The average household size in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 78.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (18.4%), group households (2.9%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,348 family households, couples with children account for 37.2% of all households, couples without children at home 28.5%, and single parent families 11.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 78.8% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 35.6% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 18.4% of all households in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.9% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 16.6% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 92.3% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.2% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
Ourimbah - Fountaindale was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 92.3% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Ourimbah - Fountaindale was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.1% of people in Ourimbah - Fountaindale. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ourimbah - Fountaindale are English, comprising 32.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 29.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 8.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Ourimbah - Fountaindale (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.5%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
16.6% of the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
7.7% of the population in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
2.2% of the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
91.2% of the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 20.4% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 35.4% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 80.3% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.3% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 19.0% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 39th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, 35.4% of homes are owned outright, 44.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 20.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 80.3% of dwellings in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 are houses.
In the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, 0.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 19.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 stands at 35.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $2,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is $1,239, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 23.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 23.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 19.9% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 consists of 80.3% detached houses, 19.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.7% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Ourimbah - Fountaindale consumes approximately 14.2% of median household income ($8,708 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Ourimbah - Fountaindale show attached dwellings contributing 50% of approvals compared to 20% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 50% of applications versus 80% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 57th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 66.1% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 71.6% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
Around 54.7% of people in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, 4.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
9.6% of people in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.5% of the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.3% of people in the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2, 54.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 63 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 87 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,643 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 45th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 57 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 34 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 31.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 87 public transport stops within the Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2.
The Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 has 1,643 weekly trips across 34 routes, averaging 234 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 271 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 1.0 km away and the nearest school 1.3 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 87 stops nearby, 1,643 weekly trips, access rating 63 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 17 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 17th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 7.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 8.0 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 5 long day care centres with 328 places in Ourimbah - Fountaindale, about 0.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale's resilient property market has recorded 85 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 94% residential, 2% commercial and 4% vacant land transactions.
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 slightly older than the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 65% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ourimbah - Fountaindale performing better than 92% of local markets assessed across Australia.
The educational profile of Ourimbah - Fountaindale ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
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.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Ourimbah - Fountaindale has an estimated 4,962 residents, up 0.7% since the 2021 Census, with 98 projects tracked in the area around Ourimbah - Fountaindale.
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 Ourimbah - Fountaindale.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households 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 (102021051). 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 (Aug 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, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Ourimbah - Fountaindale 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 Ourimbah - Fountaindale 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.
