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 population of the suburb of Corlette is estimated at around 5,684, a decrease of 15 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,699. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, resulting in an estimated resident population of 5,627. The population density stands at 1,901 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

These projections indicate an expected population increase just below the median of national regional areas to 2041, with Corlette expected to grow by 345 persons over these 17 years, reflecting a total increase of 5.1%.

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 is characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size means that individual development projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Corlette has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of NSW, with this trend also below national patterns. New building activity shows 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 74.0% houses. This shift suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 11378 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts indicate Corlette will gain 288 residents by 2041 (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Population forecasts indicate Corlette will gain 288 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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 has identified one major project potentially impacting 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 most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Corlette maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Corlette has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%. Over the past year, it shows relative employment stability.

As of December 2025, there are 2,294 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 48.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 28.2% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.

Accommodation & food has notably high employment levels, at 1.5 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.6% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. In the 12 months to December 2025, labour force decreased by 0.8%, employment declined by 0.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW saw an employment decline of 1.2% and a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch reported median taxpayer income in Corlette suburb at $43,918 for financial year 2023. Average income stood at $62,567. Both figures were below national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $47,809 and average income $68,110, based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 39th percentile ($1,566 weekly) and personal income at the 23rd percentile. Income distribution showed that 32.0% of residents (1,818 people) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with broader area trends at 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remained for other expenses. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Corlette stood at 51.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.6% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Corlette was $445, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Corlette's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are 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 engaged in 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 typically located just 149 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 95%, with an average vehicle ownership rate 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.

The service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, translating 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. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population, which is around 2,938 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.7% and 7.7% of residents respectively. 61.8% of residents 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 35.0% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,989 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. The predominant religion in Corlette is Christianity, accounting for 59.2% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (34.9%), Australian (26.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, Welsh (1.0%) is overrepresented in Corlette compared to Regional NSW (0.5%), as are 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 also above the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Corlette at 17.9%, compared to Regional NSW's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.2%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 9.4% to 10.6%, while the 5 to 14 age cohort has declined from 11.0% to 9.8%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Corlette. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 74%, adding 180 residents to reach a total of 425. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of population growth, reflecting aging trends in the demographic. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.