Corlette

Population growth drivers in Corlette are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Corlette's population is estimated at around 5,712 people. This reflects an increase of 13 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,699 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,677 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,910 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 98.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas, with Corlette expected to increase by 431 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 7.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Corlette has seen limited development activity, averaging 3 approvals per year over five years from 2016 to 2020. This resulted in a total of 16 approvals during this period. Such low levels are typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It is important to note that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Corlette's development levels are substantially lower than those in the Rest of NSW, and they fall below national averages as well. The new building activity shows an equal split between detached dwellings (50%) and attached dwellings (50%). This trend towards denser development offers accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 74% houses. This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and reflects evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. As of now, Corlette has approximately 1421 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Corlette is projected to add 407 residents by 2041. However, if current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the area.

Corlette has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting this area: Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, The Belvedere, Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development, and Kurrara Hill are key projects, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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While Corlette retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.2%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Corlette has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 2,293 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Corlette lags behind Rest of NSW at 49.8%, compared to 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Notably, employment in accommodation & food is 1.5 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.6% of Corlette's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.1%, while employment declined by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Corlette. These projections estimate a 6.6% increase in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Corlette's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Corlette's median income among taxpayers was $43,918 during financial year 2022. The average income stood at $62,567 in the same period. These figures compare to Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $49,456 and $70,457 based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 39th percentile ($1,566 weekly) while personal income sits at the 23rd percentile. In terms of income distribution, 32.0% of residents (1,827 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 29.9%. After housing expenses, 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

The dwelling structure in Corlette, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 81.1% houses and 18.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Corlette stood at 51.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (27.6%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Corlette was recorded at $445, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $360. 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, broken down into couples with children (26.5%), couples without children (40.8%), and single parent families (10.0%). Non-family households account for the remaining 22.5%, composed of lone person households at 20.3% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the average in 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 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, including advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (27.7%). A total of 23.2% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 8.2% in secondary education, 7.7% in primary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational facilities seem to lie outside the immediate catchment area, necessitating families to access schools in neighboring regions.

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

The analysis of public transport in Corlette shows that there are currently 44 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of bus services and are served by 34 individual routes. Together, these routes provide a total of 417 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Corlette is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 150 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 59 trips per day, which equates to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Corlette is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Corlette faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 49.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (11.7%) and mental health concerns (7.7%), while 61.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 59.3% in Rest of NSW. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 33.8%, higher than the 28.1% average in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors exceed those of 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 population showed low cultural diversity, with 80.1% born in Australia and 92.1% being citizens. Most residents spoke English only at home (93.9%). Christianity was the predominant religion (59.2%), slightly higher than the Rest of NSW average (57.4%).

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (34.9%), Australian (26.3%), and Irish (9.2%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Welsh were overrepresented at 1.0% compared to regional levels, Maltese at 0.7%, and Croatian at 0.6%.

Corlette ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Corlette is 52 years, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Corlette at 17.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 5.9%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.5% of Corlette's population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.0% to 10.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Corlette. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 87%, adding 199 residents to reach a total of 428. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 70% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.