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The median house price in Bolton Point is $836k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Bolton Point has an estimated 2,188 residents, up from 2,124 at the 2021 Census — a change of 64 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,302 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bolton Point has a projected population of approximately 2,188 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2,124 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 64 people (3.0%). This shift is determined from the resident count of 2,183, which AreaSearch calculated based on the ABS release of June 2025 ERP data alongside subsequent address validations. The current population translates to a density of 1,302 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 3.0% expansion in the suburb of Bolton Point since the census lags the Rest of NSW (4.9%) by 1.9 percentage points, yet still indicates solid growth dynamics. This upward trend was largely supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such projections are unavailable, SA2 data from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline is substituted. Demographic growth distributions from these models are also applied to the projections spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with the suburb of Bolton Point anticipated to add 484 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 21.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development within the area is extremely quiet, averaging 1 approvals annually, which translates to 7 dwellings over the five-year period. Minimal construction levels like these are common in rural localities where housing requirements remain modest and building is constrained by local demand and infrastructure limits. Because approval figures are so low, year-on-year growth rates and comparisons can shift sharply due to single projects. The volume of construction in the area is substantially lower than the Rest of NSW average and falls well short of national trends. Furthermore, all recent projects have consisted of standalone homes, reflecting a local preference for rural space and privacy.
With a ratio of roughly 623 people per dwelling approval, the market appears highly mature. Projections indicate that the area is set to add 479 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Given the current pace of construction, housing supply might struggle to keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher home prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bolton Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bolton Point, worth an estimated $97 million. 5 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to infrastructure, major projects, and local planning decisions are critical drivers of regional performance. No projects have been recorded by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the locality. Key developments nearby include the 114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development, the 136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development, the Rathmines Park Transformation, and the Costco Lake Macquarie Warehouse, with the subsequent list detailing the most relevant ones.
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Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
A $10 million transformation of the Toronto foreshore featuring continuous waterfront pathway, expanded playground, new town green, improved connections, expanded cafe area, boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, bike hub, new lookout locations, shade pavilion and barbecue facilities. The project is being delivered across four precincts with Town Green Precinct completed in 2022.
Lake Macquarie High School HPGE Upgrades
Upgrade of Lake Macquarie High School under the NSW High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Partner School Program. Works include a refreshed school entrance, VET hospitality classroom, upgraded TAS and woodwork facilities, art room, music recording space, new shade structure and sports upgrades, plus a marine studies laboratory and workshop. As of the March 2026 project update, the major facility upgrades including the marine studies, hospitality, sporting facilities and TAS works have been completed, with the overall project remaining in progress while remaining Stage 2 works are finalized.
114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development
Five-storey twin towers mixed-use development featuring 108 residential units, commercial premises, and basement parking.
136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development
A low-rise 5-floor apartment building with 28 residential units, 1 commercial unit, and 29 car spaces in Toronto.
83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision
A boutique residential subdivision of approximately 1.25 hectares into 13 low-density lots in a quiet cul-de-sac in Eleebana, with part of the site designated for environmental conservation. The project includes demolition of existing dwelling and offers family-friendly access to schools, recreation, and Lake Macquarie foreshore. Development approval granted, subdivision works certificate approved, lots currently being sold with settlement upon registration.
Bareki Road, Eleebana to Valentine Shared Path
The project aims to identify a route for a safe, easy-to-use shared path facility connecting existing sections of the regional cycleway network between Eleebana and Croudace Bay, addressing a missing link between Eleebana Lions Park and Thomas H. Halton Park as part of the Walking, Cycling and Better Streets Strategy.
Calvary St Francis Retirement Community Expansion
Expansion of the Calvary St Francis Retirement Community including a 17-bed extension and the construction of a new Community Centre. The facility is a beautifully maintained residential aged care home offering permanent and respite care in a tranquil bush setting.
Speers Point Transport Improvements
A $16 million infrastructure upgrade to the Speers Point transport network managed by Transport for NSW to ease congestion and improve traffic flow[cite: 1]. Key works centre on the roundabout connecting Five Islands Road, T C Frith Avenue, and The Esplanade with part-time metering signals, turning lanes, and active transport upgrades[cite: 1]. The project is currently progressing through planning and design development following community consultation[cite: 1].
809 residents of Bolton Point are employed, from a labour force of 900. Unemployment sits at 10.1%, with participation at 50.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,776, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly distributed between white and blue-collar roles, with a solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.1% compiled from statistical area data by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 809 residents in employment, though the local unemployment rate sits 6.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, indicating room for progress, while the participation rate of 50.3% falls well short of the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data shows that a moderate 18.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The representation of health care & social assistance is particularly high, tracking at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ a mere 0.6% of the workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Comparing the Census count of employed local workers with the total resident workforce indicates that this mainly residential locality provides limited local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch interpretations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the recent 12-month period saw a contraction of 1.3% in the workforce alongside a 5.7% drop in employment, which led to a 4.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional NSW, where employment dipped by 0.9%, the labour force reduced by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future workforce needs. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local employment structure to project growth. Even though national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the local jobs mix indicates that employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bolton Point is $1,217 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $623 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,037 a year against an average of $58,637. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Compiled postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $45,037 and an average income of $58,637. These figures trail the national averages and compare to medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at approximately $49,685 (median) and $64,688 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 indicates household, family, and individual incomes all rank at the 14th percentile nationally. Income brackets show 30.0% of the population (656 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, which contrasts with Regional NSW where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 29.9%.
Affordability is highly constrained, with residents keeping only 82.0% of their income, placing the area in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bolton Point had 777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $267 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, houses accounted for 85.3% of the housing stock, while semi-detached properties, units, and other housing formats made up 14.6%, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Home ownership rates trailed the Regional NSW benchmark, sitting at 27.7%, while the remaining properties were split between mortgaged homes (31.7%) and rental properties (40.5%). The median mortgage payment of $1,517 was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average, and the median weekly rent was $267, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
Compared to Australia-wide figures, mortgage repayments are much lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bolton Point counted 777 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 72.1%, consisting of couples with children (22.8%), couples without children (28.5%), and single parents (19.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.9%, with single-person households representing 26.2% and group housing making up 1.5% of the total. The typical household size of 2.5 people exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.3% of adults in Bolton Point hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 16.3%, well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a key area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational training is highly popular, with 40.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (29.3%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in studies, with 27.3% currently enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 9.8% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bolton Point reaches 18 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport indicates there are 18 active stops within the suburb of Bolton Point, serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 31 separate routes, facilitating 488 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is highly rated, with residents living an average of 149 meters from the closest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the dominant transit method at 96%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional standard. In the 2021 Census, 18.1% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 policies.
Across all transit routes, service frequencies average 69 trips daily, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.3% of residents in Bolton Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 12.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses point to significant health challenges, affecting both youth and elderly populations, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at about 50% of the population (~1,097 people) compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health difficulties and arthritis represent the most common issues, affecting 13.6 and 11.4% of the population respectively, whereas 54.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, below the Regional NSW average of 63.3%. Significant health challenges are present among the working-age population due to higher rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the community (492 people), with senior health outcomes ranking similarly to national cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bolton Point is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (30.6%). 8.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 90.3% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding citizenship, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 50.6% of the population. The most pronounced overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, identical to the 0.8% seen across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds are Australian at 31.4%, English at 30.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 8.4%. Some minor ancestral groups show higher representation than typical, with Welsh backgrounds at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% in the region), Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% in the region), and Spanish at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% in the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bolton Point is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Bolton Point is 42 years, matching closely with the Regional NSW figure of 43 and tracking older than the national median of 38 years. Residents aged 75 - 84 are highly represented at 10.1%, while the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller at 9.9% compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 10.4% to 12.2%, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 11.3% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.2% to 11.4%.
Projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts, with the 35 to 44 age group expected to expand by 44% (adding 117 people to reach 384), while the 65 to 74 group is projected to grow by just 1% (representing an increase of 1 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bolton Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,124 at the 2021 Census → 2,188 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10448). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.