Corlette

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Corlette is around 5,569, a decrease of 130 people since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 5,699. This decrease was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,560 following their analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of one new address since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 1,862 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 98.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Corlette. For projections, 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

These projections indicate that Corlette is expected to increase by 453 persons to 2041, reflecting an 8.0% total increase over the 16 years. This growth rate is just below the median of 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 had minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 11. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note that due to the small number of approvals, individual development projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Corlette shows significantly less construction activity than Rest of NSW and under national averages. Recent construction comprises 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently at 74.0% houses. This shift suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 11267 people per approval, Corlette shows a mature, established area with a population forecast to gain 444 residents by 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.

Population forecasts indicate Corlette will gain 444 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project expected to impact this region: The Belvedere, Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development, Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, and Kurrara Hill are key projects, with the following list highlighting those likely to have the most relevance.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, 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 was 3.4% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of this date, 2,172 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Corlette was significantly lower at 46.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicated that a high 28.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Corlette showed strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented, with only 0.6% of Corlette's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Corlette's labour force decreased by 2.0% while employment declined by 1.9%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered insights into potential future demand within Corlette. These projections estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Corlette's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these estimates were based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and did 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 indicates that Corlette's median income is $43,918 and average income is $62,567. This is lower than the national median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 in Regional NSW. By March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $48,450 and average income around $69,024, based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Corlette's household income ranks at the 39th percentile ($1,566 weekly) and personal income at the 23rd percentile. Income analysis shows that 32.0% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,782 residents), similar to Regional NSW's 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. Corlette'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

Corlette's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional 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 Corlette was $1,950, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Corlette was recorded at $445, compared to Regional 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 account for the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Regional NSW average.

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 NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 27.7%. A total of 23.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.2% in secondary, 7.7% in primary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

A substantial 23.2% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.2% in secondary education, 7.7% in primary education, and 2.9% pursuing 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 located an average of 149 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 28.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 58 trips per day, resulting in 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 (around 2,879 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.7% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Sixty-one point eight percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 35.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,988 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional 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. Christianity was the main religion in Corlette, comprising 59.2% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.9%), Australian (26.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, Welsh (1.0%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average (0.5%), as were Maltese (0.7%, vs 0.4%) and Croatian (0.6%, vs 0.3%).

Corlette ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Corlette is 52 years, significantly higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 18.0% locally, compared to Regional NSW's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.0%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.4% to 11.2%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 11.0% to 9.3%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 12.5% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Corlette. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 89%, adding 213 residents to reach 453. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 69% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.