Ulladulla Surrounds
Statistical Area - sa2

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 5,965 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 143 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,822. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,959 in June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8.8 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Ulladulla Surrounds has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, surpassing its SA3 area's growth rate. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.0% to recent population gains in the area.

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 where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of regional areas nationally by 2041, with Ulladulla Surrounds expected to gain 1,676 persons, marking an overall increase 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. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has attracted around 2.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $714,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

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

Ulladulla Surrounds reflects a low-density area with around 196 people per approval. Future projections estimate Ulladulla Surrounds will add approximately 1,670 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but increased competition among buyers may arise as the population grows.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Milton Ulladulla Bypass, South Street Mixed Use Development, Ulladulla Harbour Masterplan, and Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan. 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, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%. As of June 2025, 2,385 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 46.3%, significantly below Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include 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 has limited presence at 13.2% compared to the regional 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons of working population vs resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, labour force by 2.6%, reducing unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a slight employment decrease (-0.1%), labour force expansion (0.3%), and unemployment rise (0.4%). State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific growth rates vary significantly. Applying these projections to Ulladulla Surrounds' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Ulladulla Surrounds had a median income among taxpayers of $40,708 and an average level of $54,725 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than the national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on a 10.6% increase as per the Wage Price Index from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $45,023 and average income is around $60,526. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Ulladulla Surrounds fall between the 10th and 10th percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. In this area, 27.3% of individuals (1,628 people) have income ranging from $800 to $1,499, contrasting with the regional leading bracket of $1,500 to $2,999 at 29.9%. Housing costs allow for retention of 88.2% of income, but total 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 had 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings in its dwelling structure according to the latest Census. This compares with Non-Metro NSW's 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ulladulla Surrounds was 61.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.0% and rented dwellings at 12.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,586, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent was recorded at $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $350. Nationally, Ulladulla Surrounds had significantly lower mortgage repayments at $1,586 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and substantially lower rents at $330 compared to 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 account for 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 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 pursuing 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 boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Ulladulla Surrounds shows that there are currently 190 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 23 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 236 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 229 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 33 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 affecting both younger and older residents. Only approximately 47% of Ulladulla's total population (~2,815 people) have private health cover, compared to 49.3% across the Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (7.4%).

Notably, 61.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 59.4% in the Rest of NSW. Ulladulla has a larger senior population, with 33.8% aged 65 and over (2,015 people), compared to 27.8% in the Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Ulladulla are strong, outperforming general population 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 index 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 predominant religion in Ulladulla Surrounds, comprising 49.6% of the population, 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 in Ulladulla Surrounds compared to the regional average of 0.6%, as were Scottish (9.8% vs 8.1%) and Maltese (0.5% vs 0.6%).

Ulladulla Surrounds ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Ulladulla Surrounds has a median age of 55 years, which is significantly 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 at 20.4%, while those aged 25-34 make up only 6.2% of the population, both figures being considerably different from the Rest of NSW averages. Nationally, the 65-74 age group comprises 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%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ulladulla Surrounds's age structure, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 348 people, from 632 to 981.