East Corrimal

East Corrimal is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of East Corrimal is around 3,479. This figure reflects an increase of 47 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,432. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, indicating a resident population of 3,468 with an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,485 persons per square kilometer, placing East Corrimal in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch's projections for East Corrimal are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. 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. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of East Corrimal is expected to grow by 136 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.6% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in East Corrimal according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

East Corrimal has averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 86 homes. In FY-2025-26, 30 approvals have been recorded to date. The area's population decline has likely been balanced by new supply meeting demand, providing good buying choices while new properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $517,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $22.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Rest of NSW.

East Corrimal has 13.0% less new development per person than the rest of NSW but ranks among the 83rd percentile nationally for building activity, which has accelerated in recent years. New building activity shows a skew towards compact living with 43.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. East Corrimal reflects a low density area with around 123 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 125 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

East Corrimal has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach, and 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in East Corrimal are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

East Corrimal has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 7.4% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 1,768 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.4% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, indicating potential for improvement.

Workforce participation in East Corrimal was 65.8%, exceeding Regional NSW's rate of 60.5%. Census responses showed that 33.0% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area had a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.6% employment compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, while labour force remained stable at 0.0%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within East Corrimal. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to East Corrimal's employment mix suggests that local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of East Corrimal had a high national income level based on the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $61,019 and the average income stood at $77,179. These figures compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 respectively. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,316 (median) and $85,144 (average), accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year ended June 2023. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, personal income ranked at the 57th percentile ($840 weekly) and household income sat at the 36th percentile. The predominant income cohort spanned 28.3% of locals (984 people), falling within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to surrounding regions where 29.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

East Corrimal displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

East Corrimal's dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 49.0% houses and 50.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Corrimal was at 32.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.7% and rented ones at 39.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in East Corrimal was $361, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, East Corrimal's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $361 compared to the national figure of $375.

East Corrimal features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.5% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in East Corrimal aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.2%, surpassing the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 27.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.9% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

East Corrimal has 21 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,220 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most inhabitants commute outward; cars remain the primary mode of transport at 93%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a high 33% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 174 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in East Corrimal are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

East Corrimal's health indicators show below-average outcomes, with mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence assessed by AreaSearch. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (about 1,997 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.2% of residents and arthritis impacting 9.0%. 66.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (601 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

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

East Corrimal, as per the findings, had a cultural diversity below average. The population was predominantly Australian-born, with 82.9% having been born there. Citizenship was also high, at 89.6%, and English was spoken exclusively at home by 90.2%.

Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism, at 0.1%, was overrepresented compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (7.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh at 0.9% in East Corrimal versus 0.5% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.2%, and Dutch at 1.9% versus 1.0%.

East Corrimal's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

East Corrimal has a median age of 38, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 15.4% of East Corrimal's population, higher than Regional NSW's percentage. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort makes up 5.1%, which is less prevalent compared to Regional NSW. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.4%. Meanwhile, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 12.1%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 13.4% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in East Corrimal's age profile. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 13%, adding 67 people and reaching a total of 603 from the current 535. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 45-54 and 5-14 cohorts.