Broulee

Broulee lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Broulee's population is estimated at around 2,093 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 146 people (7.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,947 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,065 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 59 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 116 persons per square kilometer. Broulee's growth of 7.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.4%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas across the nation is forecast, with Broulee expected to expand by 715 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 30.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Broulee when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Broulee shows approximately 26 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 132 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years.

The supply and demand appear well-balanced, maintaining stable market conditions. Developers focus on the premium market, as new dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $511,000. This financial year, $2.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Broulee records 139.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, construction activity has eased recently.

This high level of developer interest is significantly above the national average. New building activity comprises approximately 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with its emphasis on detached housing. The location has about 148 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Broulee is expected to grow by 639 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Broulee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified no infrastructure projects that are expected to impact this area. Key projects include IRT Moruya Community-Integrated Seniors Housing, Moruya Bypass, Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra NSW To Victorian Border, and Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity.

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AreaSearch analysis places Broulee well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Broulee has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Employment participation stands at 50.2% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows notable concentration with levels at 1.8 times the regional average, while manufacturing has lower representation at 0.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.8% and employment declined by 5.0%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced a 0.5% employment decline and 0.1% labour force decline with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broulee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Broulee had a median taxpayer income of $49,911 and an average income of $64,014 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 in the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,333 (median) and $69,686 (average). The 2021 Census figures show that household, family, and personal incomes in Broulee ranked modestly, between the 24th and 38th percentiles. Income brackets indicated that 28.6% of the community earned between $800 and $1,499 (598 individuals), unlike regional trends where 29.9% fell within the $1,500 to $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Broulee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Broulee, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.4% houses and 24.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broulee was at 48.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (28.5%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,790, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Broulee's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Broulee features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.8% of all households, including 24.0% composed of couples with children, 33.0% consisting of couples without children, and 9.5% headed by single parents. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households comprising 30.9% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the average for the Rest of NSW at 2.2 people.

The educational profile of Broulee exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Broulee, residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher proportion of university qualifications (31.4%) compared to the Rest of NSW (21.3%) and the SA3 area (21.5%). This educational advantage is evident in various degrees: Bachelor degrees lead at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is significantly high in the area, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (9.4%), secondary education (9.0%), and tertiary education (3.2%).

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

Analysis of public transport in Broulee shows 39 active transport stops operating within the area. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 28 individual routes. Together, they provide 255 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency is 36 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Broulee is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health issues in Broulee. Both younger and older age groups have high prevalence rates for common conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, or about 1,093 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area's 47.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (8.4%). Around 60.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 59.6% in Rest of NSW. Broulee has 30.3%, or 634 people, aged 65 and over, lower than the 31.7% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Broulee is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Broulee, as per data from the 2016 Census, exhibited lower cultural diversity with 87.4% of its residents born in Australia and 92.1% being Australian citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 97.0% of Broulee's population. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 45.9%.

Notably, Judaism had a higher representation in Broulee with 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.6%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (12.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh at 0.9% (regional average 0.5%), Hungarian at 0.4% (regional average 0.2%), and Dutch at 1.7% (regional average 1.4%).

Broulee ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Broulee's median age is 50, surpassing Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and the national average of 38. The 85+ age group constitutes 6.1%, higher than Rest of NSW, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 8.7%. Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 8.9% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 11.3% to 9.3%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 14.1% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Broulee's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is set to increase markedly, rising by 155 people (68%) from 230 to 386. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort will grow modestly by 2% (5 people).