Tuggerah - Kangy Angy

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 5,362 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 133 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,229. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 5,360 in June 2025 and an additional 79 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 192 persons per square kilometer. Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's growth rate of 2.5% since the census is within 0.9 percentage points of its SA4 region (3.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expanding by 402 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.5% over the 16 years.

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, totalling 16 approvals. As of FY2025-26, two approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $294,000, in line with regional trends.

This financial year, $91.3 million in commercial approvals have been 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. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated count of 970 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Tuggerah-Kangy Angy will gain approximately 400 residents through to 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 21 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are: Wyong South Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Tuggerah Precinct Activation - Westfield Redevelopment, M1 Pacific Motorway Tuggerah to Doyalson Widening, and Sinclair Crescent Housing Development - Wyong. 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 an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of December 2025. In the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.9%. As of that date, 2,860 residents are in work and the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, with workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

According to Census responses, 27.8% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Professional & technical services employ just 5.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

There are 1.9 workers for every resident, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Tuggerah - Kangy Angy SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,653 and an average level of $64,181. Both figures are below the national average. In Greater Sydney, these levels were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Tuggerah - Kangy Angy are approximately $59,190 (median) and $70,804 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy modestly, between the 45th and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution shows 36.3% of the population (1,946 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy stood at 31.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (29.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,866, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $425, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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 account for the remaining 23.7 percent, with lone person households at 21.2 percent and group households comprising 2.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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 is 20.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 27.7%. Educational participation is high, with 30.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.9% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 96 active stops in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy area, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 83 routes, facilitating 5007 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 88%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.5, above regional average. High work-from-home rate of 27.8% was noted in 2021 Census, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 715 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Tuggerah-Kangy Angy demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~2,745 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.8 and 8.6% of residents respectively. Sixty-six percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (957 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tuggerah-Kangy Angy, found in line with the wider region's average for cultural diversity, has 80.0% of its population born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Tuggerah-Kangy Angy, comprising 56.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (7.6%).

Notably, Spanish (0.7%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Korean representation is lower at 0.6%, versus 1.1% regionally, and New Zealand representation is higher at 0.9%, compared to 0.5%.

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

The median age in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is close to Greater Sydney's average at 38 years. It is also equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (12.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of those aged 65 to 74 has grown from 8.9% to 9.8%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.8% to 12.8%. By 2041, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 65 to 74 age group, which is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 684 people from 528. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 74% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.