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Warners Bay - Boolaroo has an estimated 15,725 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in Warners Bay - Boolaroo.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo Statistical Area (Lv2) is 107 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 15,725 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,031 people (7.0%) since the 2021 Census count of 14,694. The change is inferred from the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 15,675 as of June 2025 and 426 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date.
The area is characterised by strong service amenity, a notable healthcare employment base, high levels of outright home ownership, an elevated proportion of residents aged 85 and over, a pronounced presence of those aged 75 to 84yo, and substantial utilities employment. Its residents include a high proportion of elderly people, while population growth shows moderate expansion patterns. Located along Lake Macquarie in NSW, Australia, Warners Bay and Boolaroo are described as having parks, waterfront, a village atmosphere and outdoor activities including boating, fishing and cycling on lakeside paths.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 12,704 in 2001 and 15,675 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 15,725 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 12.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 29.3%.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for amenities and the 84th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Warners Bay - Boolaroo is $712 a week, up 9.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 23% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.4%.
23% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $432 in 2017, $737 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 New Road, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | $1,440,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 17/6 Concord Street, Boolaroo NSW 2284 | $250,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 114 Munibung Road, Boolaroo NSW 2284 | $4,840,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 16 Nott Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | $1,097,500 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 107/27 Fifth Street, Boolaroo NSW 2284 | $630,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 87 First Street, Boolaroo NSW 2284 | $600,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/37 Walker Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | $965,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 2/66 Myles Avenue, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | $825,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 202/2 Howard Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | $647,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 601/482 The Esplanade, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | $2,600,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 45 residential sales recorded since 24 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 45, houses and units together, was $1,025,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.20m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $940k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,025,000 | Median of the 45 most recent residential sales, settled 24 Jul 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $737 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +9.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $562 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Lake Macquarie - East | $682 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Lake Macquarie - East, over 12 months | +8.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 239 tracked applications: 89 approved, 60 under assessment, 90 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 11 projects in Warners Bay - Boolaroo (4 under construction) and 80 more in the surrounding area.
Residential land subdivision and home development on Munibung Hill in Speers Point overlooking Lake Macquarie.
Stage 1 of the major Hillsborough Road overhaul involves duplicating a 700-metre section of Hillsborough Road, installing new traffic…
A master-planned residential community spanning 55 hectares in Boolaroo, offering elevated lots near Lake Macquarie with access to…
Transport for NSW upgrade of Cockle Creek Station under the Safe and Accessible Transport program.
200+ lot residential development in Edgeworth area with approval received.
A $16 million infrastructure upgrade to the Speers Point transport network managed by Transport for NSW to ease congestion and improve…
A major multi-staged 55-hectare residential urban growth development by Green Capital Group delivering up to 500 new dwellings, local civil…
Landcom is developing Sugarwood, a sustainable masterplanned residential community on Myall Road in Garden Suburb.
The Costco Lake Macquarie Warehouse is a 14,000 sqm retail facility and fuel station located on the former Pasminco smelter site in…
Replacement and expansion of the Glendale Bunnings store with a larger warehouse format including main warehouse, outdoor nursery…
112-lot residential subdivision on Neilson Street already under construction in Edgeworth, contributing to the residential expansion in the…
A state-led accelerated rezoning proposal in Garden Suburb to unlock up to 160 new homes including 69 affordable rental homes, while…
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Estimated completion year of the 41 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2021 1, 2022 0, 2023 0, 2024 0, 2025 5, 2026 7, 2027 16, 2028 9, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 1. 17 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 239 substantial development applications lodged in and around Warners Bay - Boolaroo over the past 5 years, 173 in the last 12 months; 60 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 6, 2022 28, 2023 15, 2024 10, 2025 8, 2026 (to Oct) 172.
Key application 63 Main Road, Boolaroo Childcare | $13m
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 239 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 173 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 74th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 101 | ABS building approvals | 79th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 89 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 60 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
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Infrastructure development impacting the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Warners Bay - Boolaroo among the top 16% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 area has seen 194 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2's current population of 15,725 has been supported by 101 approvals on average over recent years.
The Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 has seen 6.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 160 people in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 101, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 has grown by approximately 1,287 people, while 505 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Warners Bay - Boolaroo are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,725 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,254 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 14,694 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,031 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 12.54 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 was estimated to be approximately 15,725 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 15,675 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The warners bay - boolaroo sa2 has added approximately 1,031 people and shown a 7.02% increase from the 14,694 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is estimated at 1,254 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (58.2%), Overseas migration (22.9%), Natural increase (18.9%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 58.2% of overall population gains.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 78th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 45 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 at 45 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 45 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 45 years as at August 2026, Warners Bay - Boolaroo is 2 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 7 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 12.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 9.3% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.4% of the population in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 24.8% of the population in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $61,449 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 60th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $79,803 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,648 | 2021 Census, weekly | 44th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $802 | 2021 Census, weekly | 49th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 24.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,155 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 24.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is approximately $65,369. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $61,449.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is approximately $84,894. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $79,803.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is approximately $65,369 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $61,449 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is approximately $84,894 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $79,803 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2's households (~29.3% / 1,711 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.3% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is $1,648/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is $2,155/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is $802/wk.
The Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2's median income among taxpayers is $61,449 and the average income stands at $79,803, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $55,733 and $69,112 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $65,369 (median) and $84,894 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is $6,008 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The warners bay - boolaroo sa2's disposable income is $6,008 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Warners Bay - Boolaroo demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 62.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,028 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 15,767 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,281 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 has approximately 8,028 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.1%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 stands at 3.1%, which is 1.1 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (20.3% of employment), education & training (10.2%), and construction (10.1%). Other significant employers include retail trade and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is 62.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The warners bay - boolaroo sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 20.3% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The warners bay - boolaroo sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo ranks slightly above average for education relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 17.5% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 24.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 27.1% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 35.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
24.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
35.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The warners bay - boolaroo sa2 ranks in the 58th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 are: Certificate (27.1%), Bachelor Degree (17.5%), Advanced Diploma (12.3%).
26.5% of the population in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.9% in primary school, 7.6% in secondary school, 4.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is 1032, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 6 schools within the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,659 students.
The warners bay - boolaroo sa2 includes 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo has a typical household mix, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 27.3% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 28.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 29.3% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,847 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,257 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 70.5% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 had 5,847 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.0% to an estimated 6,257 households today.
The average household size in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 70.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (27.3%), group households (2.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,122 family households, couples with children account for 28.1% of all households, couples without children at home 29.3%, and single parent families 12.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 30.1% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 27.3% of all households in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.3% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.1% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 93.9% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.9% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 87.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
Warners Bay - Boolaroo was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.7% of its population born in Australia, 92.9% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Warners Bay - Boolaroo was found to be Christianity, which makes up 55.0% of people in Warners Bay - Boolaroo. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Warners Bay - Boolaroo are English, comprising 31.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.7% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Warners Bay - Boolaroo (vs 0.5% across Regional NSW), Macedonian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%) and Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
12.3% of the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
6.1% of the population in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.8% of the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
92.9% of the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 23.7% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.2% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 76.0% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,090 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 70th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.1% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 17.5% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $410 | 2021 Census, weekly | 68th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 81st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 29.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, 42.2% of homes are owned outright, 34.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 23.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 76.0% of dwellings in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 are houses.
In the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, 6.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 17.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 stands at 42.2%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is $2,090, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is $1,133, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 29.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 29.3% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 24.9% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 consists of 76.0% detached houses, 17.5% semi-detached dwellings, 6.3% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Warners Bay - Boolaroo consumes approximately 15.9% of median household income ($7,136 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Warners Bay - Boolaroo show attached dwellings contributing 35% of approvals compared to 24% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 65% of applications versus 76% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health in Warners Bay - Boolaroo: private health cover 57.1%, no long-term health condition 62.6%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 57.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 68th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 62.6% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 71.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
Around 57.1% of people in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, 6.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.6% of people in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.6% of the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.5% of people in the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2, 57.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 64 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 64th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 208 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,903 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 48th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 76 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 70 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 26.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 208 public transport stops within the Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2.
The Warners Bay - Boolaroo SA2 has 1,903 weekly trips across 70 routes, averaging 271 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 173 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 459 m away and the nearest school 545 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 208 stops nearby, 1,903 weekly trips, access rating 64 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 95 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 95th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 459 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 545 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 741 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 800 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 858 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 918 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Warners Bay - Boolaroo among the top 16% of areas assessed nationwide.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo ranks in the 44th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo's sought-after property market has recorded 399 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 83% residential, 9% commercial and 8% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Warners Bay - Boolaroo are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
The labour market in Warners Bay - Boolaroo demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo ranks slightly above average for education relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo has a typical household mix, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Warners Bay - Boolaroo: private health cover 57.1%, no long-term health condition 62.6%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Warners Bay - Boolaroo has an estimated 15,725 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in Warners Bay - Boolaroo.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Warners Bay - Boolaroo.
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Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111011214). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Warners Bay - Boolaroo from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Warners Bay - Boolaroo with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.