Tuggerah - Kangy Angy
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's population is approximately 5,277 as of August 2025. This figure represents a rise of 48 individuals, an increase of 0.9% since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,229 people. The growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,306 in June 2024 and the addition of 50 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 189 persons per square kilometer. Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's growth rate since the Census, at 0.9%, is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA4 region's rate of 3.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.4% to recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest population numbers, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is expected to expand by approximately 390 persons by 2041, with an overall increase of about 7.8% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Tuggerah-Kangy Angy has seen approximately three new homes approved annually over the past five financial years ending 30 June 2021, totalling 16 homes. As of 30 September 2021, no approvals have been recorded for the current financial year, FY-2022. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while providing more affordable housing options, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost of $383,000, below the regional average. This financial year has seen $91.3 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Tuggerah-Kangy Angy has significantly less development activity, 86.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating continued strong demand for family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 970 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Tuggerah-Kangy Angy will gain 409 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to affect this region. Notable projects include the M1 Pacific Motorway Tuggerah to Doyalson Widening, Warnervale Town Centre, Wyong South Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, and Tuggerah Precinct Activation - Westfield Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Tuggerah - Kangy Angy significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Tuggerah-Kangy Angy has a skilled workforce with 2.3% unemployment rate as of June 2025, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth in the area was estimated at 2.4% over the past year.

There are 2,829 residents employed while the workforce participation is 62.9%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Professional & technical services employ only 5.9% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area has a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.9, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 2.7%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate to 1.8%. This compares with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.6%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. In NSW, as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.41% losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tuggerah-Kangy Angy's employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

In financial year 2022, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy had a median income among taxpayers of $49,416 and an average level of $60,367. These figures are lower than the national average and compare to $56,994 and $80,856 respectively across Greater Sydney. By March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $54,654 and average income $66,766 based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy rank modestly between the 46th and 53rd percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 36.3% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy was 31.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.4% and rented ones at 29.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,866, lower than Sydney metro's $1,900. Median weekly rent in the area was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,866 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.3 percent of all households, including 34.6 percent couples with children, 24.1 percent couples without children, and 16.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.7 percent, with lone person households at 21.2 percent and group households making up 2.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate in 2016 was 20.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees were the most prevalent at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills were prominent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (27.7%). Educational participation was high at 30.8%, including 10.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's 3 schools had a combined enrollment of 1,429 students as of 2016, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024). Educational provision consisted of 1 primary and 2 secondary institutions. The area functioned as an education hub with 27.1 school places per 100 residents in 2016, significantly above the regional average of 13.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis indicates 90 active public transport stops within Tuggerah-Kangy Angy area. These include a mix of train and bus services. A total of 83 individual routes operate from these stops, collectively facilitating 4,579 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 654 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 50 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Tuggerah-Kangy Angy faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~2,638 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues impacting 9.8% of residents and arthritis affecting 8.6%. A total of 66.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (896 people), lower than the 22.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tuggerah-Kangy Angy has a cultural diversity index above the average, with 20.0% of its population born overseas and 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Tuggerah-Kangy Angy, comprising 56.1% of its population, which is slightly lower compared to Greater Sydney's 56.2%. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (7.6%).

Notably, Spanish (0.7%) and Korean (0.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Tuggerah-Kangy Angy compared to the regional averages of 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively. Additionally, New Zealand ethnicity is also relatively higher at 0.9%.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 55-64 age group has increased from 11.8% to 12.4%, while the 5-14 age group has declined from 14.0% to 13.2%. By 2041, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 668 people from 493. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 76% of the population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups.