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Summerland Point - Gwandalan has an estimated 7,094 residents, up 9.3% since the 2021 Census, with 55 projects tracked in the area around Summerland Point - Gwandalan.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 87 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan Statistical Area (Lv2) is celebrated for its serene waterfront appeal, picturesque bushland, pristine beaches, and tranquil lakes. This coastal community fosters a peaceful, close-knit lifestyle underpinned by scenic picnic spots, boating, fishing, and rich bird and marine life. As of Aug 2026, the area accommodates an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 7,094 residents, reflecting a robust increase of 602 people (9.3%) from the 6,492 persons recorded at the 2021 Census. This sustained demographic expansion is informed by an ABS ERP baseline of 7,094 established as of June 2025 alongside 350 Validated New Addresses confirmed since the Census benchmark.
The residential market is distinguished by an extensive presence of detached houses, coupled with exceptionally strong dwelling transaction volumes relative to total population size.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 87 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan Statistical Area (Lv2) is celebrated for its serene waterfront appeal, picturesque bushland, pristine beaches, and tranquil lakes. This coastal community fosters a peaceful, close-knit lifestyle underpinned by scenic picnic spots, boating, fishing, and rich bird and marine life. As of Aug 2026, the area accommodates an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 7,094 residents, reflecting a robust increase of 602 people (9.3%) from the 6,492 persons recorded at the 2021 Census. This sustained demographic expansion is informed by an ABS ERP baseline of 7,094 established as of June 2025 alongside 350 Validated New Addresses confirmed since the Census benchmark.
The residential market is distinguished by an extensive presence of detached houses, coupled with exceptionally strong dwelling transaction volumes relative to total population size.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,707 in 2001 and 7,094 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 13.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.9%.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan ranks in the 91st percentile nationally for sales activity and the 82nd for development activity.
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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan is $652 a week, up 10.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 17% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.8%.
17% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $434 in 2017, $674 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $289 in 2017, $472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Parraweena Road, Gwandalan NSW 2259 | $727,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 33 Warrina Avenue, Summerland Point NSW 2259 | $645,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 156 Gamban Road, Gwandalan NSW 2259 | $1,320,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 50 Collendina Road, Gwandalan NSW 2259 | $920,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 81 Winbin Crescent, Gwandalan NSW 2259 | $150,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 55 Warrina Avenue, Summerland Point NSW 2259 | $1,205,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 44 Yirang Street, Crangan Bay NSW 2259 | $1,340,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Bargan Parade, Crangan Bay NSW 2259 | $1,202,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 27 Regatta Way, Summerland Point NSW 2259 | $940,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Omega Avenue, Summerland Point NSW 2259 | $216,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 22 May 2026 (the latest settled 29 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $910,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 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 | $652 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +10.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $925k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $760k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $910,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 22 May 2026 to 29 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $674 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $472 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Wyong | $630 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wyong, over 12 months | +8.7% | 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 103 tracked applications: 61 approved, 19 under assessment, 23 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 55 projects in and around Summerland Point - Gwandalan, 20 of them under construction.
Crangan Bay is a 623 lot Torrens Title masterplanned residential estate on Lake Macquarie, with serviced lots, open space, pathways, boardwalks and community recreation areas.
Trinity Point is a $665 million waterfront resort and marina expansion at Morisset Park on Lake Macquarie, designed by Koichi Takada. The State Significant Development includes a five-star hotel, luxury apartments, expansion of the marina to 188 berths, dining, a wellness retreat and a public foreshore boardwalk.
The Lake Munmorah and Crangan Bay Urban Release Area is a major strategic residential expansion initiative led by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) along the Pacific Highway corridor.
Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre is an operating neighbourhood shopping centre on the corner of Tall Timbers Road and the Pacific Highway. The centre is anchored by Woolworths and includes specialty tenants, a pad-site Woolworths Petrol tenancy and adjacent vacant land identified by the owner as providing potential expansion opportunities.
A residential land development by The Hunter Group on the northern fringes of the heritage-listed Catherine Hill Bay. The project involves the release of new land lots in a coastal setting, surrounded by national parkland. The development includes the construction of internal roads, services, and a heritage pathway.
Central Coast Council, supported by NSW Government open space grants, is delivering the Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility and Regional Playspace at 4 Tall Timbers Road. The facility delivers an inclusive all-abilities nature-based playground, a pump track and skate facility, sports field upgrades, a modern amenities pavilion, BBQ shelters, and shared paths.
A partnership between Darkinjung LALC and Landcom to develop a site at Lake Munmorah, with early investigations showing potential for approximately 380 new dwellings, including affordable housing.
A $3.81 million project to create a significant active precinct including an inclusive regional-sized playspace, a district-level skatepark and pump track, an upgraded access road and carpark, and supporting recreational infrastructure.
A 283-lot residential subdivision on 27.2 hectares of land. The development has received consent and includes 3 hectares for conservation, restoration of a wetland, a local park, and walking/cycleways.
Delivery of a new multi-sport and community recreation precinct by the NSW Government to replace the former Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre. The proposed facility is planned for the Morisset Hospital precinct off Morisset Park Road, incorporating multi-purpose indoor courts, outdoor playing fields, and associated community amenities.
The Colongra Sporting Complex is a new sporting and recreation facility on Scenic Drive at Colongra on the northern Central Coast, serving the growing areas of San Remo, Blue Haven, Halekulani and Budgewoi.
A new purpose-built ambulance station at 2-4 Kayuga Close, Caves Beach, part of the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program. The facility will have eight vehicle bays with a wash bay, administration and staff amenities including a gym, and logistics storage, serving Caves Beach, Swansea, Nords Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Murrays Beach and Cams…
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Estimated completion year of the 32 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 8, 2027 12, 2028 6, 2029 3, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 16 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 103 substantial development applications lodged in and around Summerland Point - Gwandalan over the past 5 years, 97 in the last 12 months; 19 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 2, 2023 2, 2024 0, 2025 1, 2026 (to Oct) 97.
Key application 8 Bandaar Street Industrial | $3.0m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 103 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 97 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 12.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 88th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 81 | ABS building approvals | 74th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 61 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 19 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 include: Crangan Bay Residential Estate (Construction); Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan Area Expansion (Planning); Colongra Sporting Complex (Planning); Doyalson Wyee RSL Club Masterplan (The Doylo Redevelopment) (Approved); and Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 38th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Summerland Point - Gwandalan among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 area has seen 182 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2's current population of 7,094 has been supported by 81 approvals on average over recent years.
The Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 has seen 12.1 approval 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 77 people in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 81, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 has grown by approximately 690 people, while 403 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
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.
Population growth drivers in Summerland Point - Gwandalan are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 773 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 47th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 6,492 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 602 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 9.18 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 was estimated to be approximately 7,094 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,094 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The summerland point - gwandalan sa2 has added approximately 602 people and shown a 9.27% increase from the 6,492 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is estimated at 773 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (69.1%), Natural increase (17.6%), Overseas migration (13.3%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 69.1% of overall population gains.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 78th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.5% | 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 | 45 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 at 45 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 45 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 45 years as at August 2026, Summerland Point - Gwandalan is 8 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 7 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 12.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 10.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (9.2% vs 5.3%) and 65-74 year-olds (12.4% vs 8.2%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (10.4% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.4% of the population in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 24.4% of the population in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $56,112 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 37th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $66,517 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,413 | 2021 Census, weekly | 29th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $669 | 2021 Census, weekly | 22nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 14.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,701 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 29.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is approximately $59,692. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $56,112.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is approximately $70,761. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $66,517.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is approximately $59,692 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,112 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is approximately $70,761 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,517 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2's households (~31.9% / 789 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.9% 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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is $1,413/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is $1,701/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is $669/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $56,112 while the average income stands at $66,517. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $59,692 (median) and $70,761 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is $5,080 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The summerland point - gwandalan sa2's disposable income is $5,080 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Summerland Point - Gwandalan exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 57.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,311 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,739 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,435 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 has approximately 3,311 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.6%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 stands at 3.6%, which is 0.5 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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.4% of employment), construction (16.2%), and retail trade (11.8%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan 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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is 57.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The summerland point - gwandalan sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 16.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The summerland point - gwandalan sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 1.1% growth, ranking 19th out of 37 regions nationally.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 11.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 37.5% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 41.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 25.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
11.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
41.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The summerland point - gwandalan sa2 ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 are: Certificate (37.5%), Advanced Diploma (9.3%), Bachelor Degree (8.2%).
25.8% of the population in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.6% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, 2.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is 955, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 348 students.
The summerland point - gwandalan sa2 includes 1 primary school.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan features high concentrations of couples without children and single parent families but relatively few group households, 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 | 23.1% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 27.8% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 33.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,472 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,701 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 74.9% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.9 per family | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 had 2,472 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.3% to an estimated 2,701 households today.
The average household size in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan 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 74.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.1%), group households (2.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,852 family households, couples with children account for 27.8% of all households, couples without children at home 33.0%, and single parent families 13.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 have an average of 1.9 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 47.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.0% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 23.1% of all households in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan 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 2.2% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 3.9% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 96.1% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.9% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 88.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
Summerland Point - Gwandalan was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.9% being citizens, and 96.1% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Summerland Point - Gwandalan was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.6% of people in Summerland Point - Gwandalan. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Summerland Point - Gwandalan are English, comprising 31.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 31.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 9.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Summerland Point - Gwandalan (vs 1.0% across Greater Sydney), Australian Aboriginal at 4.5% (vs 1.3%) and Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.3%).
11.1% of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
3.9% of the population in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
4.5% of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
92.9% of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan 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 | 20.3% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 40.1% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.5% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,753 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.7% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $395 | 2021 Census, weekly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 28.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, 40.1% of homes are owned outright, 39.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 20.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.5% of dwellings in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 are houses.
In the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, 1.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 stands at 40.1%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is $1,753, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is $1,043, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 28.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 28.0% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 consists of 96.5% detached houses, 1.3% semi-detached dwellings, 1.8% apartments, and 0.4% other dwelling types.
Housing in Summerland Point - Gwandalan consumes approximately 17.0% of median household income ($6,118 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Summerland Point - Gwandalan show attached dwellings contributing 19% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 81% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health in Summerland Point - Gwandalan: private health cover 50.4%, no long-term health condition 61.0%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 32nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 61.0% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.5% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 70.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
Around 50.4% of people in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, 7.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.5% of people in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.5% of the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.6% of people in the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2, 50.4% 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 low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 35 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 35th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 32 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 241 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 222 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 22 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 22.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 32 public transport stops within the Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2.
The Summerland Point - Gwandalan SA2 has 241 weekly trips across 22 routes, averaging 34 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 204 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 964 m away and the nearest school 1.2 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 32 stops nearby, 241 weekly trips, access rating 35 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 12 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 12th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 964 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 5.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 5.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 7.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 13.1 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 60 places in Summerland Point - Gwandalan, about 6.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Summerland Point - Gwandalan among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan's resilient property market has recorded 216 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 92% residential and 8% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Summerland Point - Gwandalan are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Employment performance in Summerland Point - Gwandalan exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan features high concentrations of couples without children and single parent families but relatively few group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Summerland Point - Gwandalan: private health cover 50.4%, no long-term health condition 61.0%.
Transport servicing is low 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.
Summerland Point - Gwandalan has an estimated 7,094 residents, up 9.3% since the 2021 Census, with 55 projects tracked in the area around Summerland Point - Gwandalan.
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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 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 (102021052). 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 (May 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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan 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 Summerland Point - Gwandalan 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.
