Ulladulla Surrounds

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

Ulladulla Surrounds' population is approximately 6,000 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 178 people, a rise of 3.1% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,822. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,959 in June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 8.9 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Ulladulla Surrounds has shown robust growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of regional areas nationwide, including Ulladulla Surrounds. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is projected to increase by 1,676 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 27.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Ulladulla Surrounds when compared nationally

Ulladulla Surrounds has seen approximately 42 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 214 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.2 new residents per year over these five years, indicating healthy demand which supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $361,000.

In this financial year, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Ulladulla Surrounds maintains similar construction rates per person, contributing to market stability aligned with regional patterns, although development activity has slowed recently. New developments consist of 96% detached dwellings and 4% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 196 people per approval, Ulladulla Surrounds remains a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ulladulla Surrounds is projected to add approximately 1,635 residents by 2041. Construction pace has been reasonable with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Ulladulla Surrounds has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Milton Ulladulla Bypass, Ulladulla Harbour Masterplan, Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan, and Ulladulla Bunnings Warehouse. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ulladulla Surrounds demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Ulladulla Surrounds has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. There were 2,424 residents employed while workforce participation was 46.3%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.2% compared to the regional 16.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In Rest of NSW during this period, employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. State-wide in NSW as of 25-Nov-25, employment decreased by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ulladulla Surrounds' employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Ulladulla Surrounds SA2 was $40,708 in financial year 2022. Average income stood at $54,725 during the same period. These figures are lower than national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since FY2022, estimated median income is approximately $45,841 by September 2025, with average income at around $61,626. According to 2021 Census data, incomes in Ulladulla Surrounds fall between the 9th and 10th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows 27.3% of residents (1,638 individuals) earning $800 - $1,499 annually, contrasting with the region's leading bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 at 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.2% income retention, disposable income ranks at just the 14th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Ulladulla Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ulladulla Surrounds' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Non-Metro NSW had 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ulladulla Surrounds was 61.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.0% and rented ones at 12.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,586, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Ulladulla Surrounds was $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $350. Nationally, Ulladulla Surrounds' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,586 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Ulladulla Surrounds has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.8% of all households, including 21.1% couples with children, 40.9% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Ulladulla Surrounds aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 21.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 44.9% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (34.2%).

A total of 22.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 8.3% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 190 active transport stops within Ulladulla Surrounds, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 23 individual routes, offering a total of 236 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 229 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 33 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Ulladulla Surrounds is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Ulladulla Surrounds faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47%, covering around 2,832 people, compared to 49.3% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (7.4%).

Approximately 61.3% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 59.4% in Rest of NSW. The area has a larger proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 33.8%, or around 2,027 people, compared to 27.8% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Ulladulla Surrounds is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Ulladulla Surrounds was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 86.8% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Ulladulla Surrounds is Christianity, comprising 49.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.8%), Australian (29.5%), and Irish (10.4%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Welsh (1.0% vs regional 0.6%), Scottish (9.8% vs 8.1%), and Dutch (1.4% vs 1.1%) ethnic groups.

Ulladulla Surrounds ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Ulladulla Surrounds' median age is 55 years, which is considerably higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and older than the national norm of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 20.4% of the population, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 6.2%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.6% to 10.6%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 9.0% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 20.5% to 18.3%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.4% to 10.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Ulladulla Surrounds' age structure, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 345 people (54%), from 636 to 981.