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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ulladulla Surrounds's population is around 6,009 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 187 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,822 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,959 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 8.9 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Over the past decade, Ulladulla Surrounds has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.9% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 utilizes 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 1,676 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 27.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Ulladulla Surrounds has seen around 42 new homes approved annually, totalling 214 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.2 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $361,000. Additionally, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against the Rest of NSW, Ulladulla Surrounds maintains similar construction rates (per person), supporting market stability in line with regional patterns, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. New development consists of 96.0% detached dwellings and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. At around 196 people per approval, Ulladulla Surrounds reflects a low density area.

Future projections show Ulladulla Surrounds adding 1,626 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Ulladulla Surrounds has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth 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 Milton Ulladulla Bypass, Ulladulla Bunnings Warehouse, Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan, and Ulladulla Public School Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Ulladulla Surrounds exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Ulladulla Surrounds possesses a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 1.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,426 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (48.2% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 13.2% employment compared to 16.9% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5% and the labour force increased by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, the labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ulladulla Surrounds. 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 Ulladulla Surrounds's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 for FY-23, the Ulladulla Surrounds SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $42,557 with the average level standing at $55,124. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $46,328 (median) and $60,008 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Ulladulla Surrounds all fall between the 9th and 10th percentiles nationally. The data shows 27.3% of the population (1,640 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 within Ulladulla Surrounds, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ulladulla Surrounds was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 61.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (26.0%) or rented (12.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional NSW average at $1,586, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Ulladulla Surrounds's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 69.8% of all households, comprising 21.1% couples with children, 40.9% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (21.2%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (34.2%).

A substantial 22.0% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 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

Public transport analysis reveals 204 active transport stops operating within Ulladulla Surrounds, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes, collectively providing 223 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 223 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 93%, with 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. Some 22.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 31 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Ulladulla Surrounds's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Ulladulla Surrounds residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,848 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 13.8 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 61.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 34.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,050 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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 be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.8% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Ulladulla Surrounds is Christianity, which makes up 49.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ulladulla Surrounds are English, comprising 31.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Ulladulla Surrounds (vs 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.8% (vs 8.0%) and Dutch at 1.4% (vs 1.0%).

Ulladulla Surrounds ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

At 55 years, Ulladulla Surrounds's median age is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and considerably older than the national norm of 38. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (20.4%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (6.1%) than in Regional NSW. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.6% to 10.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 9.0% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 20.5% to 17.7% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.4% to 10.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Ulladulla Surrounds's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 329 people (50%) from 651 to 981.