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

East Corrimal's population is estimated at around 3,485 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 53 people since the 2021 Census. This reflects a growth rate of 1.5%, with the resident population estimated at 3,450 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,489 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 61.0% 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 156 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.5% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees East Corrimal recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Between FY-21 and FY-25, East Corrimal averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals per year. This totals an estimated 86 homes over the past five financial years. As of FY-26, 26 approvals have been recorded. Over this period, there has been an average of around 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is approximately $517,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, East Corrimal has recorded around $22.5 million in commercial development approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development compared to other areas. While East Corrimal has 14.0% less new development per person than the Rest of NSW, it places among the 82nd percentile nationally based on building activity assessments.

New building activity in East Corrimal shows a split of approximately 43.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 125 people per approval, East Corrimal reflects a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, East Corrimal is projected to gain approximately 121 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

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects include 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, Murray Road Shared Cycleway, Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, and Bellambi Estate Renewal Project. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in East Corrimal has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

East Corrimal has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.3% as of an unspecified past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.4%. As of December 2025, 1823 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 7.6%, higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was 68.2% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 33.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training had employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.6% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.4% while labour force increased by 0.6%, resulting in a unemployment rate decrease of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to East Corrimal's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

East Corrimal suburb has a high national income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $61,019 and the average income stands at $77,179. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $66,425 (median) and $84,017 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 57th percentile ($840 weekly), while household income sits at the 36th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 28.3% of locals (986 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting surrounding region patterns where 29.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 34th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, 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 stood 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 Australia's 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 comprise 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% among residents aged 15+, 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%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – 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 education, 6.9% in secondary education, 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, together facilitating 1,220 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically residing 153 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 33.0% of residents worked from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 174 trips per day, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per 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 shows below-average health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age groups.

Mental health issues affect 9.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.0%. Approximately 57% of the population has private health cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. About 66.8% report being free from medical ailments, versus 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (595 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. National rankings are generally in line with the broader 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.9% of its population born in Australia, 89.6% being citizens, and 90.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 50.8% of East Corrimal's population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Regional NSW, with 0.1% of East Corrimal's population identifying as such.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (7.6%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Hungarian (0.4%) populations were overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Dutch (1.9%) was slightly higher than the regional average of 1.0%.

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

East Corrimal's median age is 38, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 15.8% of East Corrimal's population, higher than Regional NSW's percentage. Conversely, the 75-84 age group constitutes only 5.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.8%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in East Corrimal's age profile. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 14% (an increase of 75 people), reaching a total of 626 from the current 550. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 age groups.