Austinmer

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

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates Austinmer's population at around 2,691, a decrease of 34 people since the 2021 Census which reported 2,725 residents. This estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ERP data released by ABS in June 2024. The population density is approximately 800 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed about 62% of recent population gains. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia estimates for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the Austinmer statistical area is expected to grow by approximately 211 persons, reflecting a total increase of around 10.4% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Austinmer according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Austinmer had three new dwelling approvals annually from 2016 to 2020. This totals 16 dwellings over five years. The area's rural nature and specific local housing needs drive development, rather than broad market demand.

Small sample sizes can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Austinmer has lower development levels than the Rest of NSW and nationally. New building activity shows 67% detached dwellings and 33% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options across price brackets. This shift reflects reduced development sites and changing lifestyle demands. The area's population per dwelling approval is estimated at 612 people.

By 2041, Austinmer is expected to grow by 280 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely affecting this area: Electrify 2515 Community Pilot. Other key projects are More Trains More Services Stage Two - Mortdale to Kiama Capital Works, Bulli Bypass Feasibility Study, and Woonona Place.

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

Austinmer has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Employment stability has been maintained over the past year. As of September 2025, 1,449 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 1.1% below the regional average. Workforce participation in Austinmer is higher at 63.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Notably, education & training has an employment level 1.8 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.4% compared to 5.3% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force by 0.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Austinmer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 one of the highest income levels nationally, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Austinmer is $64,723, with an average income of $98,209. These figures compare to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for the Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,457 (median) and $106,910 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Austinmer all rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 92nd percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 30.6% of residents (823 people), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Economic strength is evident through 43.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's 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 Non-Metro NSW's 58.9% houses and 41.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austinmer stood at 45.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,726, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,189. The median weekly rent figure in Austinmer was recorded at $550, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Austinmer's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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

In Austinmer, 51.2% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region as of the latest data. Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Vocational credentials are held by 26.4% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 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 as per the latest available figures.

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

Austinmer has 21 active public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 21 routes operating in total, providing 1,267 weekly passenger trips combined.

Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 181 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66%, comprising 1,766 people, compared to 56.8% in Rest of NSW and 55.7% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health issues (7.1%).

A total of 73.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 68.6% in Rest of NSW. Austinmer has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.6%, with 554 people, compared to 17.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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

Austinmer was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.8% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Austinmer was Christianity, comprising 41.8% of the people. However, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.7%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (12.3%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Welsh (1.0% vs regional 0.8%), Dutch (1.8% vs 1.5%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.2%).

Austinmer's median age exceeds the national pattern

Austinmer's median age is 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 are particularly prominent at 13.0%, while the 75-84 group is comparatively smaller at 6.5% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.9% to 11.4% of the population, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.2% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 13.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Austinmer. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 63%, adding 110 residents to reach 285. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 50% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts.