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 4,934 as of May 2026, a rise from 4,928 in the 2021 Census. This increase reflects an estimated resident population of 4,934 in June 2025 and four validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 43 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.4% to recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the population is projected to decrease by 152 persons overall. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow; notably, the 85 and over age group is projected to increase by 72 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, totalling 32 homes. In FY-26 so far, two approvals have 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 cost of $374,000.

This financial year, there have been $20.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. 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, though construction activity has intensified recently. However, this activity 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 shows a considerable shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 80.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The estimated population per dwelling approval 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 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Central Coast Local Roads Package, Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, The Outlook Narara, and Narara Ecovillage. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ourimbah - Fountaindale rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment grew by an estimated 3.6% over the past year.

As of December 2025, 2,851 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 71.0%, similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Notably, 31.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a higher-than-average focus on health care & social assistance (1.3 times the regional level) but lower representation in professional & technical services (6.5% vs 11.5%).

Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicating local employment opportunities may not fully meet demand. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 3.7%, and unemployment rose slightly to 2.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years for Ourimbah-Fountaindale, though specific industry projections may vary.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Ourimbah - Fountaindale SA2 was $56,021, with average income at $71,292. This is higher than national averages of $54,888 median and $76,061 average for the same period. In Greater Sydney, median income was $60,817 and average income was $83,003 during the same financial year. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from June 2023 to March 2026, estimated current incomes would be approximately $61,802 median and $78,649 average in Ourimbah - Fountaindale. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Ourimbah - Fountaindale cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 34.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is similar to regional levels at 30.9%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile nationally.

Ourimbah - Fountaindale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ourimbah - Fountaindale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ourimbah - Fountaindale stood at 35.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.3% and rented ones at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Ourimbah - Fountaindale's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has 75 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,618 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents located an average of 271 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 31.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 231 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale's health metrics align closely with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is found to be high, with approximately 54% of the total population (~2,669 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.7%) and asthma (9.6%). 66.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. 17.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (844 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than those for the general population.

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 level below average, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 92.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Ourimbah-Fountaindale, comprising 51.1% of the population. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%, regional average: 19.0%), Australian (29.1%, regional average: 17.8%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, Russian (0.5% vs regional 0.4%), New Zealand (1.0% vs regional 0.5%), and French (0.7% vs regional 0.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Ourimbah-Fountaindale.

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

Ourimbah-Fountaindale has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Ourimbah-Fountaindale at 14.1%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.8%. From 2021 to present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.3% of the population. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 14.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Ourimbah-Fountaindale's age profile. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 70 people (77%), from 92 to 163. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 71% of total population growth. However, the 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.