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Point Clare - Koolewong has an estimated 6,704 residents, up 2.0% since the 2021 Census, with 105 projects tracked in the area around Point Clare - Koolewong.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Point Clare - Koolewong Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 48 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 6,704 as of Aug 2026, compared with 6,571 people at the 2021 Census. The estimate reflects the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census. The area is characterised by severely limited dwelling supply, notable IT & Telco and elevated healthcare employment, and a pronounced older population, including residents aged 85 and over, a substantial 45 to 54yo group and a marked 75 to 84yo presence.
Residents include a high proportion of elderly people, while population growth remains limited. The area is known for its natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere and friendly community, with a waterfront setting, beaches, bushland and parks supporting outdoor recreation and relaxation. Families, retirees and professionals live in the area, which also has schools, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Point Clare - Koolewong Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 48 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 6,704 as of Aug 2026, compared with 6,571 people at the 2021 Census. The estimate reflects the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census. The area is characterised by severely limited dwelling supply, notable IT & Telco and elevated healthcare employment, and a pronounced older population, including residents aged 85 and over, a substantial 45 to 54yo group and a marked 75 to 84yo presence.
Residents include a high proportion of elderly people, while population growth remains limited. The area is known for its natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere and friendly community, with a waterfront setting, beaches, bushland and parks supporting outdoor recreation and relaxation. Families, retirees and professionals live in the area, which also has schools, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,393 in 2001 and 6,697 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 6,704 (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, 13.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.4%.
Point Clare - Koolewong ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 74th 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 Point Clare - Koolewong is $647 a week, up 9.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 18% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.3%.
18% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $456 in 2017, $688 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $361 in 2017, $604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Finch Place, Point Clare NSW 2250 | $1,385,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 19 Sublime Point Avenue, Tascott NSW 2250 | $790,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 14 Talinga Avenue, Point Clare NSW 2250 | $92,500 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 32 Wendy Drive, Point Clare NSW 2250 | $1,015,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 31 Nimala Avenue, Koolewong NSW 2256 | $1,000,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 5/17 Kurrawa Avenue, Point Clare NSW 2250 | $795,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 147 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare NSW 2250 | $970,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Nimbin Road, Koolewong NSW 2256 | $840,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/13 Bluefish Crescent, Tascott NSW 2250 | $750,000 | 28 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 256 Glenrock Parade, Tascott NSW 2250 | $1,500,000 | 21 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 31 Mar 2026 (the latest settled 7 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,007,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 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 | $647 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.04m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $750k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,007,500 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 31 Mar 2026 to 7 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $688 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $604 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +11.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Gosford | $677 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Gosford, over 12 months | +6.9% | 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 |
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Status of the 50 tracked applications: 14 approved, 12 under assessment, 24 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 105 projects in and around Point Clare - Koolewong, 13 of them under construction.
Delivery of a 1km long, 4.5m wide over-water pedestrian and cycle boardwalk adjacent to the railway line over Brisbane Water, connecting Grahame Park at the Gosford waterfront to Goodaywang Reserve in Point Clare.
Central Coast Quarter is a landmark mixed-use waterfront precinct transforming the former Gosford Primary School site. Stage 1, known as 'The Waterfront', reached completion in early 2026 and features 134 luxury apartments.
The 10 Young Street development in West Gosford is a mixed-use commercial, light industrial, and self-storage precinct delivered by Stevens Group with direct Central Coast Highway exposure. The project includes commercial showrooms, light industrial trade units, specialised storage facilities, food tenancies, and on-grade customer parking.
A major NSW Government planning initiative covering 283 hectares across Gosford and West Gosford to update planning controls, enable increased housing density, and support up to 1,900 new homes and public domain upgrades.
Stage 2 redevelopment of Adcock Park, involving the construction of five new netball courts, installation of competition-standard sports field lighting, 550 on-grade parking spaces, new access roads, and upgraded footpaths to enhance regional sporting facilities.
Transport for NSW, in partnership with Central Coast Council, is delivering major flood mitigation and stormwater drainage upgrades at the intersection of Central Coast Highway and Racecourse Road in West Gosford.
Delivery of upgraded active transport footpaths, accessibility connections, and shared pathway infrastructure along Masons Parade in Point Frederick. Funded as part of Central Coast Council's capital works and pedestrian network improvement program to enhance waterfront pedestrian connectivity.
A luxury boutique residential development comprising a 7-storey building with 20 modern multi-dwelling apartments, landscaped surrounds, and basement car parking overlooking Brisbane Water.
Development of a four-storey boarding house facility comprising 23 boarding rooms and an on-site manager residence. The development provides key-worker affordable accommodation alongside basement car parking and associated landscaping in Point Frederick.
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a four-storey residential flat building containing 8 two-bedroom units, including 4 affordable housing units. The development incorporates basement car parking and a rooftop communal open space terrace.
A major water and sewer infrastructure renewal project by Central Coast Council replacing critical sections of the West Gosford sewer rising main to prevent pipe failures and support future population growth.
Masterplanned redevelopment of the waterfront Legacy site to deliver 54 modern self-care senior living apartments, administrative and community spaces, and public domain enhancements along Brisbane Water.
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Estimated completion year of the 50 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 17, 2027 15, 2028 11, 2029 1, 2030 4, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 23 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 50 substantial development applications lodged in and around Point Clare - Koolewong over the period covered (about 2.7 years), 47 in the last 12 months; 12 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2024 (part year) 1, 2025 2, 2026 (to Oct) 47.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 50 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.7 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 47 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 9th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 6 | ABS building approvals | 13th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 14 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.7 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 12 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.7 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 include: Gosford Waterfront to Point Clare Shared Pathway (Planning); 10 Young Street Mixed-Use Development (Construction); Adcock Park Sporting and Recreation Complex - Stage 2 (Planning); Gosford and West Gosford Housing Rezoning Scheme (Planning); and Central Coast Highway and Racecourse Road Flooding Improvements (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Point Clare - Koolewong, placing the area among the bottom 22% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 area has seen 7 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Point Clare - Koolewong SA2's current population of 6,704 has been supported by 6 approvals on average over recent years.
The Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 has seen 0.8 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 1948 people in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 6, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 has grown by approximately 99 people, while 28 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
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.
Point Clare - Koolewong 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 | 6,704 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 989 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 51st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 6,571 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 133 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.78 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 was estimated to be approximately 6,704 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 6,697 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The point clare - koolewong sa2 has added approximately 133 people and shown a 2.02% increase from the 6,571 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is estimated at 989 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (77.0%), Interstate migration (23.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 77.0% of overall population gains.
Point Clare - Koolewong hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 81st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 19.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.7% | 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 | 46 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 at 46 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 46 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 46 years as at August 2026, Point Clare - Koolewong is 9 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 8 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 11.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (3.6% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (8.6% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.7% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.1% of the population in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 23.7% of the population in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $57,937 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 45th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $72,685 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,717 | 2021 Census, weekly | 48th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $765 | 2021 Census, weekly | 41st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 24.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,264 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is approximately $61,633. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $57,937.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is approximately $77,322. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $72,685.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is approximately $61,633 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $57,937 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is approximately $77,322 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $72,685 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2's households (~30.4% / 764 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.4% 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 Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is $1,717/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is $2,264/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is $765/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,937 with the average level standing at $72,685. This is just above the national average and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $61,633 (median) and $77,322 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is $6,269 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The point clare - koolewong sa2's disposable income is $6,269 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Point Clare - Koolewong performing better than 87% 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 | 62.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,366 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,468 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,452 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 has approximately 3,366 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 Point Clare - Koolewong 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 Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (18.4% of employment), retail trade (10.5%), and professional & technical (9.5%). Other significant employers include education & training and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Point Clare - Koolewong 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 Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is 62.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The point clare - koolewong sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 18.4% 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 point clare - koolewong 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 Point Clare - Koolewong 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 | 18.8% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 29.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 24.8% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 33.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
29.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
33.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The point clare - koolewong sa2 ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 are: Certificate (24.8%), Bachelor Degree (18.8%), Advanced Diploma (13.0%).
27.4% of the population in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.6% in primary school, 7.0% in secondary school, 4.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is 1055, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 489 students.
The point clare - koolewong sa2 includes 1 primary school.
Point Clare - Koolewong has a typical household mix, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.8% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 31.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.0% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,513 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,564 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 70.5% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 had 2,513 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.0% to an estimated 2,564 households today.
The average household size in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 70.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.8%), group households (2.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,772 family households, couples with children account for 31.6% of all households, couples without children at home 27.0%, and single parent families 10.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 have an average of 1.6 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 47.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.4% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 26.8% of all households in the Point Clare - Koolewong 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 2.8% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Point Clare - Koolewong records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 22.9% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 89.1% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.7% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
Point Clare - Koolewong was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 10.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 22.9% born overseas.
The main religion in Point Clare - Koolewong was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.5% of people in Point Clare - Koolewong. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Point Clare - Koolewong are English, comprising 31.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 25.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 9.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Point Clare - Koolewong (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), Scottish at 9.1% (vs 4.8%) and South African at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
22.9% of the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
10.9% of the population in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
1.8% of the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
89.7% of the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Point Clare - Koolewong 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 | 24.1% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 38.1% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 89.4% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.7% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 5.9% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 73rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, 38.1% of homes are owned outright, 37.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 24.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 89.4% of dwellings in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 are houses.
In the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, 4.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 5.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 stands at 38.1%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is $2,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is $1,171, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.3% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 23.3% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 consists of 89.4% detached houses, 5.9% semi-detached dwellings, 4.4% apartments, and 0.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Point Clare - Koolewong consumes approximately 15.8% of median household income ($7,435 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Health performance in Point Clare - Koolewong is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 53.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 51st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 64.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.0% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
Around 53.7% of people in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, 6.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
7.6% of people in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.8% of the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.6% of people in the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2, 53.7% 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 | 65 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 65th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 94 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,026 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 35th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 71 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 16 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 41.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 94 public transport stops within the Point Clare - Koolewong SA2.
The Point Clare - Koolewong SA2 has 1,026 weekly trips across 16 routes, averaging 146 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 169 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 991 m away and the nearest pharmacy 1.0 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 94 stops nearby, 1,026 weekly trips, access rating 65 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 32 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 991 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest school | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.3 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 is 1 long day care centre with 59 places in Point Clare - Koolewong, about 5.5 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Point Clare - Koolewong, placing the area among the bottom 22% of areas assessed nationally.
Point Clare - Koolewong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Point Clare - Koolewong's resilient property market has recorded 106 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 97% residential, 2% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
Point Clare - Koolewong is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Point Clare - Koolewong hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Point Clare - Koolewong performing better than 87% of local markets assessed across Australia.
The educational profile of Point Clare - Koolewong ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Point Clare - Koolewong has a typical household mix, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
In terms of cultural diversity, Point Clare - Koolewong records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Point Clare - Koolewong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Point Clare - Koolewong is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older 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.
Point Clare - Koolewong has an estimated 6,704 residents, up 2.0% since the 2021 Census, with 105 projects tracked in the area around Point Clare - Koolewong.
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 Point Clare - Koolewong.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 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 (102011037). 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 (Jul 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 Point Clare - Koolewong 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 Point Clare - Koolewong 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.
