Ulladulla Surrounds
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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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ulladulla Surrounds' population is around 5965 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 143 people (2.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5822 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5959 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8.8 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Over the past decade, Ulladulla Surrounds has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises the 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 years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of regional areas across the nation, with Ulladulla Surrounds expected to increase by 1676 persons based on the latest population numbers, recording an overall gain of 28.0% over the 17 years.

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. So far in the financial year ending June 30th, 2026 (FY-26), three approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has attracted around 2.2 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $714,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, commercial approvals worth $5.8 million have been registered, suggesting a residential character for the area. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Ulladulla Surrounds shows comparable new home approvals per capita, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader region, although construction activity has recently eased. The majority of new development consists of detached dwellings (96.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 196 people added per approval.

Future projections indicate Ulladulla Surrounds will add approximately 1,670 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential increased competition among buyers as the population grows.

Ulladulla Surrounds has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Milton Ulladulla Bypass, South Street Mixed Use Development, Ulladulla Harbour Masterplan, and Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan. The following list details those most likely to be 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 the construction sector prominently represented. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.3%. In June 2025, 2,385 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation in Ulladulla Surrounds is 46.3%, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction stands out with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 13.2% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% while unemployment rose by 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ulladulla Surrounds' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2022 for financial year 2021-2022, Ulladulla Surrounds had a median income among taxpayers of $40,708 with the average level standing at $54,725. This is lower than average nationally and compares to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2021-2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $45,841 (median) and $61,626 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Ulladulla Surrounds all fall between the 10th and 10th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 27.3% of the population (1,628 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. While housing costs are modest with 88.2% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 14th percentile nationally and 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

Dwelling structure in Ulladulla Surrounds, as per the latest Census, comprised 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings. In comparison, 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, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Ulladulla Surrounds was $330, compared to $350 in Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Ulladulla Surrounds' mortgage repayments were significantly 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 percent of all households, including 21.1 percent couples with children, 40.9 percent couples without children, and 7.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.2 percent, with lone person households at 28.1 percent and group households comprising 2.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, 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 NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (34.2%). A total of 22.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 8.3% in primary, 6.2% in secondary, and 2.2% in tertiary education.

Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment area, requiring residents to access schools in neighboring regions.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 236 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in the area is considered accessible, with residents on average located 229 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 33 trips per day across all routes, which equates to 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% (around 2,815 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%).

However, 61.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of NSW's 59.4%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 33.8% (2,015 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 27.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, outperforming the general population in various 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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 86.8% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 49.6% of people there, compared to 52.6% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.8%), Australian (29.5%), and Irish (10.4%).

Notably, Welsh (1.0%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Scottish (9.8%) also exceeded the regional average of 8.1%, while Maltese (0.5%) was slightly below the regional figure of 0.6%.

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 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 comparatively 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 has 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 reveal significant shifts in Ulladulla Surrounds' age structure, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 348 people (55%), from 632 to 981.