Austinmer

Austinmer has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Austinmer is around 2,668, marking a decrease of 57 people since the 2021 Census. This decline represents approximately 2.1% of its previous population of 2,725. The current resident population estimate of 2,663 was derived from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025. Overseas migration contributed significantly to Austinmer's population growth, accounting for approximately 62% of overall gains during recent periods. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, for covered areas.

For un-covered SA2 areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a moderate increase for Austinmer, with an expected growth of 211 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This would result in a total gain of approximately 7.7% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Austinmer is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Austinmer saw limited development activity from 2015 to 2019 with an average of two approvals per year, resulting in 14 dwellings over the five-year period. This low level is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note that yearly growth figures and relativities can fluctuate significantly due to the small number of approvals.

Austinmer's development levels were substantially lower than those in Rest of NSW and below national averages. New developments consisted of 50% standalone homes and 50% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 83% houses. This change is due to reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population density was 769 people per dwelling approval, indicating Austinmer's quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area will gain 206 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Austinmer will gain 206 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Austinmer has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include McCauley Lodge Redevelopment, Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study, and Illawarra Rail Resilience Plan, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Austinmer exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Austinmer has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 1,397 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Austinmer stood at 65.9%, surpassing Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicated that 51.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, employment levels in education & training were at 1.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited representation with only 0.4% of Austinmer's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force decreased by 0.4%, while employment decreased by 0.8% in Austinmer, resulting in a rise of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Austinmer. These projections estimate a 6.6% increase in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Austinmer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Austinmer has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Austinmer is $64,723, with an average income of $98,209. These figures compare to Regional NSW's median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Austinmer would be approximately $71,402 (median) and $108,344 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Austinmer rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 92nd percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 30.6% of residents (816 people), unlike the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.9%. Austinmer demonstrates considerable affluence, with 43.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Austinmer is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Austinmer, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.7% houses and 17.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austinmer was at 45.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austinmer was $2,726, which is higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Austinmer was recorded at $550, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Austinmer's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Austinmer features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.5% of all households, including 40.6% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Austinmer demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Austinmer is notably high, with 51.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.9%, while certificates make up 15.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Austinmer has 21 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 unique routes, collectively facilitating 1,267 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents typically residing 215 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode at 91%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling. In 2021 Census data (possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions), 51.5% of residents work from home.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 181 trips daily, equating to roughly 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Austinmer's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Austinmer's health outcomes show notable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (1,751 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health issues (7.1%). 73.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.3% in Regional NSW. Austinmer has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (581 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Austinmer ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Austinmer's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.8% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Austinmer is Christianity, accounting for 41.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 0.4% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (28.7%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (12.3%). Some other ethnic groups show significant differences: Welsh at 1.0% in Austinmer versus 0.5% regionally, Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.0%, and Russian at 0.5% versus 0.2%.

Austinmer's median age exceeds the national pattern

Austinmer's median age is 42 years, similar to Regional NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 are prominent at 12.8%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 10.1%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.2% to 7.5%, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 9.9% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 13.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Austinmer. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 42%, adding 83 residents to reach 284. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 cohorts.