Summerland Point - Gwandalan
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Summerland Point - Gwandalan lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Summerland Point - Gwandalan's population is 7,067 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 575 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,492. The change was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,915 in June 2024 and an additional 256 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 769 persons per square kilometer. Summerland Point - Gwandalan's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (3.1%) and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.1% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, Summerland Point - Gwandalan is projected to grow by 1,269 persons to 2041, with an increase of 15.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Summerland Point - Gwandalan among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Summerland Point - Gwandalan has granted around 70 residential property approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling 353 homes. As of FY26, 37 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.8 people move to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value of new homes is $395,000.

This financial year, $460,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Summerland Point - Gwandalan records 149.0% more new home approvals per person. The area sees 87.0% standalone homes and 13.0% townhouses or apartments being built, maintaining its traditional low density character. With around 74 people per approval, the area reflects a developing community.

By 2041, Summerland Point - Gwandalan is expected to grow by 1,117 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Summerland Point - Gwandalan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely to impact the region: Crangan Bay Residential Estate, South East Growth Area Plan, Central Coast Desalination Plant, and Draft Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 are key projects, with the following details highlighting those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Summerland Point - Gwandalan has been broadly consistent with national averages

Summerland Point - Gwandalan has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, unemployment is 3.3%, and employment grew by 1.9% in the past year.

As of June 2025, 3,158 residents work, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 53.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.9 times the regional average.

Professional & technical jobs are under-represented, at 4.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, with fewer working residents than Census indicates. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force by 2.7%, raising unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Summerland Point - Gwandalan's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Summerland Point - Gwandalan had a median income among taxpayers of $48,369 and an average income of $58,775 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for the same period. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,468 (median) and $66,187 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Summerland Point - Gwandalan rank modestly, between the 23rd and 30th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 31.9% of the population (2,254 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Summerland Point - Gwandalan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Summerland Point - Gwandalan's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Summerland Point - Gwandalan stood at 40.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,753, lower than Sydney metro's $1,900. Median weekly rent was recorded at $395, compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Summerland Point - Gwandalan's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Summerland Point - Gwandalan has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 74.9 percent of all households, including 27.8 percent composed of couples with children, 33.0 percent consisting of couples without children, and 13.0 percent being single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.1 percent, with lone person households at 23.1 percent and group households comprising 2.2 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for Greater Sydney.

Summerland Point - Gwandalan faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas, each at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (37.5%). Educational participation is high, with 25.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.6% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 2.5% in tertiary education.

Gwandalan Public School serves the area, enrolling 348 students as of a specific date. The school focuses on primary education, with ICSEA score of 955, indicating typical Australian school conditions. Secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.0 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 13.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 32 active stops operating within Summerland Point-Gwandalan area, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes, offering a total of 234 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 33 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Summerland Point - Gwandalan is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Summerland Point - Gwandalan faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,469 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.4%) and mental health issues (9.5%). However, 61.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 61.5%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 24.3% (1,717 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 22.3%. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Summerland Point - Gwandalan is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Summerland Point-Gwandalan had a cultural diversity below average, with 88.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.9% being citizens, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 56.6%, compared to 56.2% across Greater Sydney. The top ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (31.1%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 1.8% (vs regional 1.0%), Australian Aboriginal was equally represented at 4.5%, and Hungarian was slightly higher at 0.3% (vs regional 0.2%).

Summerland Point - Gwandalan hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Summerland Point - Gwandalan as of the 2021 Census was 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Summerland Point - Gwandalan had a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (9.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the age group of 75 to 84 increased from 7.3% to 9.4%, while the age group of 15 to 24 increased from 10.8% to 11.9%. Conversely, the age group of 65 to 74 decreased from 13.5% to 12.3%, and the age group of 45 to 54 dropped from 13.6% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Summerland Point - Gwandalan's age structure. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 1,130 people from 868. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.