Corlette

Population growth drivers in Corlette are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Corlette is around 5,684, a decrease of 15 people from the 2021 Census figure of 5,699. This decrease, representing a 0.3% change, is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,627 based on latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density stands at 1,901 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 98.0% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year for each SA2 area.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are employed. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Corlette is projected to increase its population by 337 persons by 2041, reflecting a 6.1% total increase over the 17-year period, based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This growth rate is just below the median for non-metropolitan areas nationally.

The level of residential development activity in Corlette is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Corlette has minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five years, this totals 12 approvals. These low levels reflect the rural nature of the area where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand.

Given the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Corlette shows less construction activity than Rest of NSW and national averages. Recent construction comprises 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% attached dwellings, marking a departure from existing housing patterns (currently 74.0% houses). This skew suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 5683 people per approval, Corlette shows a mature, established area with a forecasted population growth of 347 residents by 2041 (AreaSearch quarterly estimate, latest available). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Corlette will gain 347 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to impact this area: The Belvedere, Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development, Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, and Kurrara Hill are key projects, with the following list detailing those of most relevance.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, Corlette has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Corlette has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,278 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Corlette lags at 47.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses indicate that 28.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Corlette shows strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, at 0.6% of Corlette's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area may have limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Corlette's labour force decreased by 2.8%, while employment declined by 2.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, the labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Corlette's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Corlette is $43,918 and average income is $62,567. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025 (an estimated increase of 8.86%), current estimates for Corlette would be approximately $47,809 median and $68,110 average as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household income ranks at the 39th percentile ($1,566 weekly), while personal income sits at the 23rd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 32.0% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,818 residents). After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Corlette is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Corlette, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Corlette was at 51.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.6% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Corlette was recorded at $445, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Corlette's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Corlette features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 77.5% of all households, including 26.5% couples with children, 40.8% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

Corlette shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 21.6%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (27.7%).

A substantial 23.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.2% in secondary education, 7.7% in primary education, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

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

Corlette has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 34 different routes that together facilitate 410 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 149 meters from the nearest stop. Most Corlette residents commute outward due to its primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 95%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Corlette is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Corlette demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population, which amounts to around 2,938 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.7 and 7.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 34.5% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,960 people, which is higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Corlette's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 80.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Corlette is Christianity, comprising 59.2% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups in Corlette are English (34.9%), Australian (26.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, Welsh (1.0%) is overrepresented in Corlette compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Maltese (0.7% vs 0.4%) and Croatian (0.6% vs 0.3%) also show higher representation than the regional averages.

Corlette ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Corlette is 52 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and also notably above the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the cohort aged 65-74 is over-represented in Corlette at 17.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 6.2%. The 65-74 age group concentration in Corlette is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 9.4% to 10.6%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.0% to 9.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Corlette, with the 85+ age group projected to grow by 77%, adding 184 residents to reach a total of 423. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 67% of population growth, underscoring trends towards an aging population. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.