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 November 2025, the estimated population of East Corrimal is around 3,494. This figure reflects an increase of 62 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,432. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 3,480 in June 2024, using ABS ERP data, and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,495 persons per square kilometer, placing East Corrimal in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 1.8% growth since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 where applicable, with growth rates applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth nationally for regional areas; East Corrimal is expected to expand by 146 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 4.9% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, East Corrimal has experienced around 23 dwellings receiving development approval each year. An estimated 116 homes were approved over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with a further 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, only 0.7 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period, indicating that supply meets or exceeds demand.

This provides greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new properties is $517,000. In FY-26, there have been $1.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, East Corrimal records somewhat elevated construction activity, with 16.0% more approvals per person over the past 5 years.

This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. Recent construction comprises 48.0% detached houses and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a focus on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location currently has approximately 319 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market. Looking ahead, East Corrimal is expected to grow by 172 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Notable projects include 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, Murray Road Shared Cycleway, Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, and The Works Corrimal. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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The labour market performance in East Corrimal lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

East Corrimal's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.7% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 1,792 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.0% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 60.9% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction, with notable concentration in education & training at 1.4 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.6% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.9% alongside labour force increasing by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest East Corrimal's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

East Corrimal had a median taxpayer income of $61,019 and an average income of $77,179 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was among the highest in Australia, compared to Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. By September 2025, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $68,713 and an average income of $86,911, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. In the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 57th percentile ($840 weekly), while household income was at the 36th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 28.3% of residents (988 people), similar to regional levels where 29.9% occupied this bracket. 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 evaluation, consisted of 49.0% houses and 50.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had 58.9% houses and 41.1% 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 in the area was $2,167, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,189. The median weekly rent figure was $361, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, East Corrimal's mortgage repayments were 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, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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

The area's educational qualifications rate is higher than the Rest of NSW average, with 28.2% of residents aged 15+ having a university qualification. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, held by 38.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 27.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 841 students: Corrimal High School and Corrimal East Public School. It demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 987). Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and one secondary institution. The area functions as an education hub with a high ratio of school places to residents, at 24.1 per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities compared to the regional average of 14.9.

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

East Corrimal has 20 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with a total of 17 individual routes in operation. Collectively, these routes provide 1,058 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 151 trips per day, which equates to approximately 52 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 shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent than average across all age groups.

Mental health issues affect 9.2% and arthritis impacts 9.0%. Approximately 57% (~2,005 people) have private health cover, a rate higher than the state average. About two-thirds (66.8%) report no medical ailments, compared to 68.6% in Rest of NSW. The area has 16.8% residents aged 65 and over (586 people), similar to NSW's general population health profile.

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 relatively low level of cultural diversity. The majority of its residents were born in Australia, with 82.9% holding citizenship and 90.2% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.8% of the population.

Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.1%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (7.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%), and Dutch at 1.9% (versus 1.5%).

East Corrimal's population is slightly older than the national pattern

East Corrimal's median age is 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 15.6% of East Corrimal's population compared to Rest of NSW, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 4.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.5% to 15.6%, whereas the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 13.4% to 12.0% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 13.2% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests East Corrimal's age profile will significantly change. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 18%, reaching 645 people from 545, leading the demographic shift. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 45-54 and 5-14 cohorts.