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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's population is around 5,306 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 77 people (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,229 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,296 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 190 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's 1.5% growth since the census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 63.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 390 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.2% in total over the 17 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 around 3 new homes approved annually, totalling 16 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. As the area has experienced population decline, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $294,000, in line with regional trends. Also, $91.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has significantly less development activity (86.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, 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 (80.0% at Census), 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 380 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 38thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Wyong South Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Tuggerah Precinct Activation - Westfield Redevelopment, M1 Pacific Motorway Tuggerah to Doyalson Widening, and Sinclair Crescent Housing Development - Wyong, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and 2.9% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,860 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 5.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. With 1.9 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while the labour force increased by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 2.2%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Tuggerah - Kangy Angy. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Tuggerah - Kangy Angy SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,653 with the average level standing at $64,181. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $58,407 (median) and $69,867 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, between the 45th and 52nd percentiles. Distribution data shows 36.3% of the population (1,926 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Tuggerah - Kangy Angy was higher than that of Sydney metro, at 31.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (29.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,866, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $425, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 76.3% of all households, comprising 34.6% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 16.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.7%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (20.8%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (27.7%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 96 active transport stops operating within Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 83 individual routes, collectively providing 5,007 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 27.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 715 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual 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, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,716 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.8% and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 66.0% declared themselves as 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 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (935 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank 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 is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 80.0% of its population born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is Christianity, which makes up 56.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy are English, comprising 30.0% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian, comprising 28.0% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish, comprising 7.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Spanish is overrepresented at 0.7% in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy (vs 0.6% regionally), Korean at 0.6% (vs 1.1%), and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

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

The 38-year median age in Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (12.6%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (11.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 8.9% to 9.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 13.1%. By 2041, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 50% (153 people), reaching 460 from 306. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 74% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts.