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The median house price in Corlette is $1.21m, with units at $905k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Corlette has an estimated 5,555 residents, down from 5,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 2.5%. That puts 1,858 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Corlette has a resident count of approximately 5,555 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 144 people (2.5%) relative to the 5,699 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ERP figure of 5,547 from the ABS release of June 2025 alongside 1 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Corlette registers a population density of 1,857 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 98.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 where necessary. Age-specific growth metrics from these aggregations are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Corlette is projected to experience population expansion slightly beneath the median for non-metropolitan areas, growing by 443 persons up to 2041 under SA2-level modeling, which constitutes an overall rise of 7.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in Corlette remain very subdued, averaging 1 dwelling approvals each year, or a cumulative 7 dwellings across the five-year period. Such modest figures underscore the rural setting of the locality, with new residential projects responding primarily to individual local requirements rather than broader market activity. Given the very small volume of approvals, annual rates of change and comparative metrics can fluctuate significantly depending on single builds. In contrast to Rest of NSW, building activity in Corlette is considerably lower, trailing broader national trends as well. New residential construction has consisted entirely of standalone houses, consistent with the spacious properties typical of its rural environment.
This complete focus on detached dwellings exceeds the 74.0% at Census baseline, signaling continuous interest in standalone family housing. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Corlette is expected to gain 435 residents by 2041. Should residential construction continue at its current constrained pace, housing creation could trail local population expansion, potentially tightening market competition and placing upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Corlette
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Corlette, worth an estimated $2.15 billion. 7 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning projects play a critical role in shaping local community trajectories. A total of 1 notable initiative has been highlighted by AreaSearch as having significant relevance to the immediate area. Key surrounding initiatives comprise The Belvedere, Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development, Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, and Kurrara Hill.
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100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares of land to deliver approximately 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Proceeds from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at the Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, and environmental management.Public exhibition and a public hearing are expected to commence early 2026.
Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan
A 20-year vision by Port Stephens Council to revitalise the Nelson Bay town centre and foreshore. The plan focuses on upgrading streetscapes, improving pedestrian connectivity, and creating a greener, more attractive environment. Recent works include the Stockton Street stage upgrades and pedestrian wayfinding improvements, supported by smart parking revenue and government grants.
The Belvedere
An eight-storey luxury residential development comprising 56 apartments including two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses, with rooftop amenities such as a pool, spa, gym, and sauna, along with communal green spaces, an office, and a coffee shop, aimed at addressing housing shortages in Port Stephens.
Toboggan Hill Park
Established tourism attraction and redevelopment opportunity comprising approximately 2.6 hectares of freehold land and a 13.5 hectare Crown lease. The property is being marketed for sale with scope to revitalise the existing attraction, deliver an approved second toboggan track and pursue additional tourism development subject to approvals. The Crown lease has been secured to 2040.
d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay Hotel
Demolition of existing on-land structures at Nelson Bay Marina and construction of a four-storey 122-room waterfront hotel across three multi-storey buildings, along with upgraded restaurant and cafe facilities, enhanced retail spaces, a boat maintenance workshop, outdoor and rooftop terraces, a new foreshore public plaza, and multi-level car parking. A State Significant Development application (SSD-77938524) is being prepared for submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following community engagement completed in October 2025.The precinct is owned and operated by d'Albora Marinas (MA Financial).
Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development
Salamander Bay's newest retail and bulky goods outlet development, featuring precast concrete panel structures with 6-meter high eaves, glazed shop fronts with individual amenities, and opportunities for mezzanine levels. The high-profile site is directly adjacent to Salamander Bay Square and positioned among major national retailers. The completed development offers flexible commercial and retail spaces suitable for various business uses with excellent signage opportunities and parking allocation.
Kurrara Hill
A 10-storey mixed-use development featuring 48 modern apartments with a mix of one to four-bedroom units, two business premises, one retail space, premium landscaping, and secure on-site parking.
Nelson Bay Apartments
High-end block of five residential apartments, six storeys, penthouse with pool, ocean views.
2,181 residents of Corlette are employed, from a labour force of 2,248. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 46.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,695, about 85% 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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Corlette boasts a capable labor pool with strong representation in key service industries, a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the last twelve months, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area information. As of March 2026, the area has 2,181 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that sits 1.1% lower than the 4.1% rate observed across Regional NSW, while workforce participation remains substantially behind at 46.2% versus 60.6% in the broader region. Census data indicates that 28.2% of residents reported working from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The dominant employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Accommodation & food represents a key area of local specialization, employing workers at 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of the workforce, well below the 5.3% share seen across Regional NSW. The mismatch between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census points to a primarily residential suburb with limited commercial job generation within its borders. AreaSearch combined data from SALM and ABS, drawing from larger statistical regions, to show that during the year to March 2026, employment grew by 0.8% while the labour force expanded by 0.3%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. Meanwhile, Regional NSW saw employment shrink by 0.9% and the labour force contract by 0.4%, accompanied by a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. For understanding potential future demand in Corlette, Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts starting Mar-26 provide useful context. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with Corlette’s current employment structure to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies widely. When these industry-level expectations are applied to Corlette’s job composition, the area’s employment is expected to grow by 6.3% over five years and by 13.1% over ten years. This estimate relies on a straightforward weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Corlette is $1,566 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,918 a year against an average of $62,567. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxable median income in Corlette stands at $43,918, alongside an average of $62,567, tracking beneath nationwide figures and comparing with Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates indicate a median of roughly $48,450 and an average of $69,024. In the Census 2021 release, weekly household income placed at the 39th percentile ($1,566 weekly), with individual income at the 23rd percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 32.0% of the population (1,777 individuals) sit in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, closely mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 29.9%. Residents retain 86.0% of their income after meeting housing payments, placing the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Corlette had 2,196 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that Corlette's housing landscape is made up of 74.2% houses and 25.7% other dwellings, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Corlette reaches 51.1%, significantly surpassing regional rates, while 27.6% of homes are mortgaged and 21.3% are rented. Median monthly mortgage commitments in the locality sit at $1,950, notably higher than the $1,733 reported across Regional NSW, while weekly rent averages $445 compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, and median rents are substantially above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Corlette counted 2,196 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 41% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 77.5%, including 40.8% couples without children, 26.5% couples with children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.5%, divided into 20.3% single-person homes and 2.0% group living arrangements. Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, matching the figure across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Corlette hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the area is comparatively low, with tertiary degree holders accounting for 21.6% of residents against the wider NSW proportion of 32.2%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 14.0%, postgraduate credentials by 4.5%, and graduate diplomas by 3.1%. Technical and vocational training is widely represented, as 41.5% of individuals aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, comprising 13.8% with advanced diplomas and 27.7% holding certificates. A total of 23.2% of residents are enrolled in educational institutions. This student cohort is composed of 8.2% attending secondary school, 7.7% in primary school, and 2.9% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Corlette reaches 48 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 410 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Public transportation in Corlette consists of 48 dedicated stops accommodating local bus services across 34 separate routes, delivering a collective 405 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with an average distance of 149 meters to the closest stop. Given the residential profile of the locality, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys and vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per dwelling. Census data from 2021 indicated that 28.2% of local workers worked from home, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 settings. Local bus networks run at an average frequency of 57 trips per day across all operational routes, providing around 8 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.8% of residents in Corlette report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Health indicators in Corlette track favorably against benchmarks based on AreaSearch metrics for mortality and chronic illness, with both younger and senior demographics displaying reduced levels of major medical conditions, while private health insurance is held by approximately 52% of the community (~2,871 people). Among recorded ailments in the suburb, arthritis impacts 11.7% of residents and mental health issues affect 7.7%, while 61.8% of the local population reported being entirely free of medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health measures for working-age adults remain broadly standard. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 36.1% of the community (2,005 people), exceeding the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with senior health outcomes rating above average and aligning with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Corlette is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Corlette are comparatively low, with Australian-born residents comprising 80.1% of the population, 92.1% possessing Australian citizenship, and 93.9% speaking only English within the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 59.2% of residents relative to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestries across Corlette are English at 34.9%, Australian at 26.3%, and Irish at 9.2%. Several other backgrounds show elevated representation locally compared to regional levels, including Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.5%), Maltese at 0.7% (vs 0.4%), and Croatian at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corlette is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 17.2% 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 age structure of Corlette is weighted heavily towards retirees. Retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 36.1% of residents as at August 2026, against 23.3% across Regional NSW, with 15.8% among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) where the regional share is 23.5%. That puts the median age at an estimated 52, unchanged from the 2021 Census, and 9 years above the Regional NSW figure of 43 recorded at the same Census. The national median at that Census was 38. Across the broad bands the clearest movement since the Census is among retiree and elderly cohorts, up from 32.8% to an estimated 36.1% of residents.
By 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to absorb most of the growth, adding 385 residents (19%) to reach 2,390. Children and young adults are projected to contract over the same period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Corlette
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,699 at the 2021 Census → 5,555 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 Aug 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 (SAL11075). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.