Ourimbah - Fountaindale

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

Ourimbah - Fountaindale's population is around 4,933 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, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 156 persons by 2041. However, growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, 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, totaling 32 homes. In FY-26 so far, one approval has been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $374,000.

This financial year has seen $20.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah-Fountaindale has significantly less development activity, 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. However, it remains under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix which is 80.0% houses.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in the area is 1383 people, indicating a 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

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

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%. As of that date, 2,827 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 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 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 3.1%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. In Greater Sydney, employment rose by 2.1% and unemployment by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 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 employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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 SA2 is $51,042 and average income is $66,722. This is slightly above national averages of $49,882 (median) and $63,010 (average). In Greater Sydney, median income is $56,994 and average income is $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,478 (median) and $75,136 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Ourimbah - Fountaindale cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 34.8% (1,716 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses and Ourimbah - Fountaindale'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

The dwelling structure in Ourimbah-Fountaindale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ourimbah-Fountaindale was at 35.4%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (44.3%) or rented (20.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $1,900 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $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% of all households, including 37.2% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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 most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 28.2%. Educational participation is high, with 30.4% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

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. These are served by a mix of trains and buses, with 33 individual routes in total. The routes collectively provide 1,498 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 272 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 214 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 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. The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 52%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.7% and 9.6% of residents respectively. 66.1% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 61.5%. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (838 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 22.3%. 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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 92.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, comprising 51.1% of the population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.0%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.5%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Russian was overrepresented at 0.5% (regional average 0.2%), New Zealand at 1.0% (regional average 0.7%), and French at 0.7% (regional average 0.4%).

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

Ourimbah - Fountaindale has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.0% locally compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.4%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.8% and the 25-34 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 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.