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

As of Nov 2025, Broulee's population is estimated at around 2,081, reflecting an increase of 134 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Broulee by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 2,060, with an additional 59 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a population density of 115 persons per square kilometer. Between 2021 and 2025, Broulee's growth rate of 6.9% exceeded both its SA3 area (2.6%) and SA4 region, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during this period. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections 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.

By 2041, the suburb is forecast to expand by 708 persons, reflecting an increase of 30.9% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Broulee recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Broulee had approximately 26 dwellings receiving development approval annually. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 130 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved in FY-26. This equates to about 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new dwellings was $511,000. In FY-26, $2.4 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Broulee had 135.0% more development activity per person as of recent years, indicating robust developer interest. New building activity consisted of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The location had approximately 153 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Population forecasts estimate Broulee will gain 644 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Broulee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area's performance. 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, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Broulee shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Broulee has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.0%.

This figure is 1.6% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, but workforce participation lags at 50.2% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, construction employment is high at 1.8 times the regional average, while manufacturing shows lower representation at 0.9% versus the regional average of 5.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, Broulee's labour force decreased by 3.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary significantly between sectors. 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows median income in Broulee at $49,911 and average income at $64,014. This is lower than national averages of $50,347 (median) and $68,113 (average). In Rest of NSW, median income was $49,459 with an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes in Broulee would be approximately $56,205 (median) and $72,086 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Broulee, between the 24th and 38th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 28.6% of residents (595 people) fall within the $800 - $1,499 range, unlike broader area trends where 29.9% are in the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

In Broulee, as per the latest Census evaluation, 75.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 24.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broulee stood at 48.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.5% and rented ones at 23.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,790, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Broulee was $380 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Broulee's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 66.8% of all households, including 24.0% couples with children, 33.0% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.2.

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

Educational attainment in Broulee is notable with 31.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 21.5% in its SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common 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 them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is high at 27.1%, with 9.4% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Broulee's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,636 students, functioning as an education hub with 78.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 12.7. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1016) with balanced educational opportunities, including one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 37 active transport stops operating within Broulee. These comprise a mix of buses servicing 27 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 245 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 35 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per 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 challenges in Broulee. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area's 47% across Rest of NSW, affecting around 1,087 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (8.4%). Around 60.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 59.6% in Rest of NSW. Broulee has 30.3% of residents aged 65 and over (630 people), lower than the 31.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present 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 collected, had a cultural diversity below average. Its population was predominantly Australian-born, with 87.4% having been born in Australia, and 92.1% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 97.0%.

Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 45.9% of its inhabitants. Notably, Judaism, though a minority, had a higher representation in Broulee at 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.6%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (12.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% in Broulee versus 0.5% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 0.2%, and Dutch at 1.7% versus 1.4%.

Broulee ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Broulee has a median age of 50, which exceeds the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and is also higher than the national average of 38 years. The population aged 85 and above constitutes 6.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's figure, while those aged 25-34 make up 8.7%. Post the 2021 Census, the age group 15-24 has increased from 8.9% to 10.3%. 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 expected to increase markedly by 156 people (68%), growing from 228 to 385. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort grows modestly by 3% (8 people).