Corindi Beach

Corindi Beach 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, the estimated population of Corindi Beach is around 1,803, reflecting an increase of 1 person since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,802. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,788 based on ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 74 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Corindi Beach has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63% to overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting 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.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for locations outside capital cities, with Corindi Beach expected to grow by 369 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.8% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Corindi Beach had around 9 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 46 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New dwellings were developed at an average cost of $695,000, targeting the premium market segment.

This financial year, there have been $5.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Rest of NSW, Corindi Beach had moderately higher new home approvals (27.0% above regional average per person over the 5-year period), maintaining buyer options while sustaining property demand. Recent development comprised entirely detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density character and appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 927 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Corindi Beach is expected to grow by 429 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Corindi Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Corindi Beach demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Corindi Beach has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 914 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 1.3% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation was at 61.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. Construction has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Manufacturing has limited presence with 2.9% employment compared to 5.8% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 3.6% alongside labour force increasing by 4.3%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Corindi Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022 shows Corindi Beach's median income among taxpayers is $47,193. The average income in Corindi Beach during this period was $58,060. Both figures are below the national averages. In comparison, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Corindi Beach would be approximately $53,144 (median) and $65,381 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Corindi Beach rank modestly, between the 35th and 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 38.0% of residents (685 people), which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Corindi Beach, with only 82.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Corindi Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Corindi Beach's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Non-Metro NSW's 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Corindi Beach stood at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.8% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average, while the median weekly rent was $435 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, Corindi Beach's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Corindi Beach features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.5% of all households, including 31.2% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 18.2% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Corindi Beach fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has lower university qualification rates at 18.2%, significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (31.3%).

Educational participation is high at 26.5%, including primary education (11.2%), secondary education (6.3%), and tertiary education (3.3%). Corindi Public School, established in the area on 1st February 1980, serves local educational needs with an enrollment of 171 students as of 2021. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents (9.5) are below the regional average (15.6), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Corindi Beach has 38 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together offer 75 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 126 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 10 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Corindi Beach is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Corindi Beach faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~900 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues impact 9.7% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.7%. A total of 67.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.9% across Rest of NSW. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (310 people), lower than the 23.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Corindi Beach's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.0% of its population being citizens, 86.9% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Corindi Beach, comprising 40.7% of people. The most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, which comprised 2.6% compared to 3.3% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (8.9%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 6.1% (vs regional 4.0%), Korean at 0.6% (vs 0.1%), and Maori at 0.8% (vs 0.3%).

Corindi Beach's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Corindi Beach is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Corindi Beach has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (5.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 10.6% to 12.1%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 4.1% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 13.0% to 11.1%, and the 25-34 age group decreased from 14.3% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Corindi Beach's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 33%, reaching 347 people from 261. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 2% (4 people).