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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is $1.21m, with units at $685k. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Ourimbah - Fountaindale has an estimated 4,934 residents. Density is about 43 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Ourimbah - Fountaindale has a population of approximately 4,934 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 6 people (0.1%) compared to the 4,928 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on ABS estimates showing a resident population of 4,934 in June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses recorded since the census. The region has a population density of 43 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment. Overseas migration served as the main driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 53.4% of total population increases over recent times.
Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by NSW Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where necessary. Growth rates by age cohort for 2032 to 2041 are also modeled. Based on these trends, the total population is projected to drop by 152 persons by 2041. Despite this overall contraction, gains are expected in specific groups, particularly the 85 and over cohort, which is projected to rise by 72 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Ourimbah - Fountaindale over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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The locality averages approximately 6 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 32 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26, 4 approvals have been documented. This level of supply appears to align with demand amid a shrinking population, giving buyers options, with new builds holding an average value of $374,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $20.4 million in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Building activity is significantly quieter than in Greater Sydney, running 70.0% below regional average per person. This subdued supply typically helps sustain values and demand for existing housing stock, although construction has recently increased.
The rate is also below the national average, suggesting a mature market and possible regulatory limits. New approvals consist of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a shift toward attached properties that provide options across various budgets. This contrast is notable compared to the existing housing stock, which is 80.0% houses, showing that vacant land is becoming scarcer and that lifestyles are shifting toward diverse, affordable housing. The ratio of 1386 people per single dwelling approval highlights the low-density development pace. Given the outlook for a stable or declining population, pressure on local housing should ease, which may present favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ourimbah - Fountaindale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ourimbah - Fountaindale, worth an estimated $133 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.9 billion. 17 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes significantly impact area development. A total of 20 projects have been identified that could affect the region, including the Central Coast Local Roads Package, Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, The Outlook Narara, and Narara Ecovillage.
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Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
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. Key works include new chemical dosing systems, a new access road, and electrical switch rooms to ensure a reliable supply of up to 160 million litres of water per day.
Central Coast Local Roads Package
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.
Narara Valley Estate
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.
Narara District Master Plan
Development and delivery of master plans for the Narara District including Lisarow, Wyoming, and Niagara Park to support housing, community infrastructure, and urban development within the Central Coast Council local government area.
Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade
The Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade involves the extension and refurbishment of the existing neighborhood shopping center. The project is anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and focuses on enhancing the tenancy mix with health, beauty, food, and beverage services. As of early 2026, the center's official website indicates it is under upgrading, and GWPC continues to manage the extension works and refurbishment of the existing specialty shops.
Narara Ecovillage
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. Stage 2 civil works finished in late 2023, with homes now under construction. A planning proposal is progressing to support a future Stage 3 with more diverse housing.
Telecommunications Mobile Base Station
Development Application (DA/1244/2025) submitted to Central Coast Council by Amplitel Pty Ltd for the construction of a new telecommunications mobile base station at 172 Glennie St, Wyoming. The project aims to improve network coverage in the area. Written submissions on the application close on 20 October 2025.
Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing
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.
2,870 residents of Ourimbah - Fountaindale are employed, from a labour force of 2,936. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 71.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,506, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by strong skill levels and a solid presence in vital services, with unemployment standing at 2.2% and annual employment growth estimated at 3.3%. In March 2026, 2,870 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce participation sits at 71.6%, close to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census data showed that 31.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. Resident employment is largely concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The region exhibits a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 6.5% of jobs compared to 11.5% regionally. The ratio of the working population to the local population suggests many residents travel outside the area to work. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment rose by 3.3% over the 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand. Forecasts indicate a national employment rise of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local mix yields an estimated employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ourimbah - Fountaindale is $2,011 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $835 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,021 a year against an average of $71,292. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that local incomes exceed the national average, with a median of $56,021 and an average of $71,292. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 are approximately $61,802 for median income and $78,649 for average income. Census statistics place household, family, and individual incomes around the 61st percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket includes 34.8% of the community, representing 1,717 individuals, which is comparable to the 30.9% share in the broader metropolitan area.
Residents retain 85.8% of their income after housing costs, and the area is positioned in the 6th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ourimbah - Fountaindale had 1,711 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the area at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.3% houses and 19.7% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates are high at 35.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 44.3% and rented properties accounting for 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is lower than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $400 is below the metropolitan figure of $470. Globally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ourimbah - Fountaindale counted 1,711 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 78.8% of households, consisting of couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 28.5%, and single parent families at 11.8%. Non-family households account for 21.2%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size of 2.8 people is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.2% of adults in Ourimbah - Fountaindale hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 654 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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University attainment is relatively low, with 25.2% of residents holding a tertiary qualification compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 17.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 28.2%. Student representation is high, with 30.4% of the population enrolled in education. This comprises 9.5% in primary school, 8.5% in secondary school, and 5.0% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ourimbah - Fountaindale reaches 75 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transport network features 75 active stops, including bus and rail options. These are serviced by 33 routes, delivering 1,618 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 271 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, resulting in a high commuting rate, with 92% of trips made by private vehicle. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, exceeding the regional average. A total of 31.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 231 trips daily across all active routes, representing approximately 21 weekly trips per transit stop.
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66.1% of residents in Ourimbah - Fountaindale report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators align closely with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is consistent across age groups, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 54% of the population, or around 2,669 people, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 9.6% and 9.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population shows higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.1% of the population, equivalent to 844 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%.
Seniors in the area display positive health outcomes, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ourimbah - Fountaindale is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population has low cultural diversity, with 83.4% of residents born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 92.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 51.1% of the community. Judaism shows the most significant relative difference, representing 0.2% of the population compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney. English ancestry is claimed by 32.0% of the population, exceeding the regional average of 19.0%, while Australian ancestry is claimed by 29.1%, compared to 17.8% regionally. Irish ancestry is reported by 8.5% of residents. Other ethnic backgrounds show distinct concentrations, with Russian ancestry at 0.5% compared to 0.4% regionally, New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% compared to 0.5%, and French ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ourimbah - Fountaindale is 40. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents is 40, which is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is overrepresented at 14.1% locally, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 10.8%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 9.4% to 10.3% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 15.0% to 14.1%. Projections suggest significant demographic changes by 2041. The cohort aged 85 and over is expected to rise by 70 people (77%), increasing from 92 to 163.
Combined cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 71% of total population growth, while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ourimbah - Fountaindale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,928 at the 2021 Census → 4,934 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
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.