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 6,005 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 183 individuals (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,822 people. This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,959 in June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 8.9 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Ulladulla Surrounds has exhibited a resilient growth pattern with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.0% to 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 projected to increase by 1,676 persons, reflecting a total increase of 27.1% 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, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $361,000.

This financial year, Ulladulla Surrounds has registered $5.8 million in commercial approvals. The area maintains similar construction rates per person compared to the Rest of NSW, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, although recent development activity has moderated slightly. New developments consist of 96% detached dwellings and 4% townhouses or apartments, preserving Ulladulla Surrounds' low-density nature.

With around 196 people per approval, the area reflects its low-density status. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ulladulla Surrounds is projected to add approximately 1,630 residents by 2041. Construction pace is maintaining reasonable growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

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 that may impact this region. Notable ones include Milton Ulladulla Bypass, Ulladulla Bunnings Warehouse, Ulladulla Sports Park Master Plan, and Ulladulla Public School Upgrade. The following list details 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 the construction sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in September 2025, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

As of September 2025, 2,424 residents were employed with a participation rate of 48.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Moderate work-from-home prevalence was noted, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade, with construction being particularly strong at 1.7 times the regional level. However, local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparisons.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Ulladulla Surrounds' employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Ulladulla Surrounds SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $42,557 and an average level of $55,124. This is lower than the national average, which was $52,390 in Rest of NSW for median income and $65,215 for average income. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $46,328 (median) and $60,008 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Ulladulla Surrounds fall between the 9th and 10th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 27.3% of the population, which is 1,639 individuals, falls within the $800 - $1,499 income range, contrasting with other regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Housing costs are modest, with 88.2% of income retained, 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' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% 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. The median weekly rent in Ulladulla Surrounds was $330, the same as Non-Metro NSW and significantly below the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863.

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 2.4.

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 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%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 34.2%.

A substantial 22.0% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.3% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, 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 204 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes that collectively provide 223 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 223 meters. Most residents commute outward from Ulladulla Surrounds, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 93%. Five percent of residents walk to their destinations. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 31 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop. A map accompanies this analysis, showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's 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

Ulladulla Surrounds residents had relatively positive health outcomes, as per AreaSearch's analysis conducted on 14th May 20XX. Mortality rates and health conditions were broadly in line with national benchmarks. Prevalence of common health conditions was low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover rate was very low at approximately 47% (around 2,846 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 51.9%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (7.4%). Around 61.3% declared no medical ailments, compared to Rest of NSW's 63.3%. Working-age residents faced notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area had 33.8% residents aged 65 and over (around 2,029 people), higher than Rest of NSW's 23.0%. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 low level of cultural diversity, 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, comprising 49.6% of people in Ulladulla Surrounds. Notably, Judaism had a higher representation in Ulladulla Surrounds compared to the rest of NSW, making up 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 31.8%, Australian at 29.5%, and Irish at 10.4%. Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 1.0% (versus 0.5%), Scottish at 9.8% (versus 8.0%), and Dutch at 1.4% (versus 1.0%).

Ulladulla Surrounds ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Ulladulla Surrounds' median age is 55 years, which is 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 the 25-34 group is smaller at 6.2% compared to the Rest of NSW. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.6% to 10.6%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 9.0% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 20.5% to 18.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 11.4% to 10.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show that the 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to rise significantly, with an increase of 344 people (54%) from 636 to 981.