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 3.1% rise from the 2021 Census count of 5,822 inhabitants. The change was 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 steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, surpassing the SA3 area's growth rate. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.0% to the overall population gains in recent periods.

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, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Ulladulla Surrounds is forecasted to increase by 1,676 persons, reflecting a total 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 home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 214 homes. As of FY-26, seven approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling adds about 2.2 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand which supports property values. The average construction cost value of these new homes is $714,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $5.8 million in commercial approvals registered, reflective of the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Ulladulla Surrounds shows comparable new home approvals per person, maintaining a balanced market consistent with the broader region, although construction activity has recently eased. The majority of new development consists of detached dwellings (96.0%) and townhouses or apartments (4.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 196 people per approval, Ulladulla Surrounds reflects a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ulladulla Surrounds is projected to add approximately 1,635 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Milton Ulladulla Bypass, Ulladulla Harbour Masterplan, Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan, and Ulladulla Bunnings Warehouse. The following list details those most relevant.

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Ulladulla Surrounds ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Ulladulla Surrounds has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.3%. As of June 2025, 2,385 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.0% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Ulladulla Surrounds lagged significantly behind Rest of NSW, at 46.3% compared to 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction is particularly strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance, however, has limited presence with 13.2% employment compared to the regional rate of 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, labour force increased by 2.6%, resulting in a fall of 0.7 percentage points in unemployment rate compared to Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%. State-level data for NSW as of Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, comparing favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, covering five and ten-year periods up to May-25, project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ulladulla Surrounds' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022. Ulladulla Surrounds SA2 had median income of $40,708 and average income of $54,725 among taxpayers. These figures were lower than national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ended June 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $45,841, with average income at $61,626. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Ulladulla Surrounds fell between the 9th and 10th percentiles nationally. In this area, 27.3% of individuals earned within $800 - $1,499 income range, contrasting with regional leading bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 at 29.9%. Housing costs were modest, with 88.2% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranked at just the 14th percentile nationally and SEIFA income ranking placed Ulladulla Surrounds in the 4th decile.

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

Ulladulla Surrounds' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's structure of 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ulladulla Surrounds stood at 61.9%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 26.0% and rented dwellings making up 12.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,586, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Ulladulla Surrounds was recorded at $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Ulladulla Surrounds were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households making up 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 prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.7% and certificates make up 34.2%.

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

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

Ulladulla Surrounds has 190 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses operating along 23 routes. Together, these routes facilitate 236 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents on average located 229 meters from the nearest stop. On average, services run 33 times daily across all routes, equating to roughly 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% (2,832 people), compared to 49.3% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. The most common conditions are arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (7.4%).

61.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 59.4% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 33.8% (2,027 people), compared to 27.8% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, outperforming 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, as per the census data from 27 June 2016, showed a lower level of cultural diversity with 86.8% of its population born in Australia and 90.7% being citizens. The majority spoke English at home, with 97.3% doing so. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.6% of the population.

While Judaism made up only 0.1% of Ulladulla Surrounds' population, this figure was similar to the regional average of Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English at 31.8%, Australian at 29.5%, and Irish at 10.4%. Notably, Welsh (1.0%), Scottish (9.8%), and Dutch (1.4%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 8.1%, and 1.1% respectively.

Ulladulla Surrounds ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Ulladulla Surrounds has a median age of 55 years, higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and national norm of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are prominent (20.4%), while the 25-34 group is smaller (6.2%) compared to the Rest of NSW. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is 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.