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The median house price in Jewells is $1.08m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Jewells has an estimated 2,486 residents, up from 2,452 at the 2021 Census — a change of 34 people, or 1.4%. That puts 834 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Jewells has an estimated 2,486 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 34 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,452 individuals. The change is calculated from the resident population of 2,485, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 2 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 834 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with averages across sites assessed by AreaSearch.
The 1.4% growth rate in the suburb of Jewells since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.2%), showing competitive growth indicators. Recent population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 93.0% of total gains. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where these are unavailable, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age brackets from these data sources are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic changes, forecasts suggest a contraction in the overall population, with the cohort shrinking by 86 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, led by the group aged 85 and over, which is projected to grow by 45 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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The suburb of Jewells exhibits negligible construction activity, averaging fewer than one new dwelling approved per year (with a minimal total over the past five years). This low level of building is typical of rural locations where housing requirements are limited and construction is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. With very few approvals, annual growth rates and comparative percentages can vary significantly due to individual projects. The suburb of Jewells exhibits far less construction activity than the Rest of NSW, and this volume is similarly below national averages.
Faced with stable or shrinking population projections, the suburb of Jewells might experience reduced pressure on housing, creating advantageous conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Jewells, worth an estimated $1.56 billion. 11 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Major projects include Billy's Lookout, Teralba, the Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, the 364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development, and Lorikeet Ridge Estate, with details of the most relevant developments listed below.
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Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development
Repurposing of the 4.04-hectare former Bunnings site into a modern retail hub. The project features a 3,800sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket and specialty tenancies for food, health, and services. It includes adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse structure, 341 at-grade parking spaces, and Direct to Boot facilities.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A significant $131 million redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. Approved in May 2025, the project features a nine-storey expansion (SSD-38025700) adding 114 inpatient beds, five new operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department. The development also includes a new main entrance on Casey Street, ten consulting suites, and enhanced radiology and oncology services. As of April 2026, the project is integrated into the broader Gateshead Medical Precinct Planning Proposal, which seeks to rezone surrounding land to support a regionally significant health hub.Construction is phased to maintain hospital operations, with final completion targeted for 2027.
364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development
DA-approved development site sold in February 2025 for the construction of five free-standing three-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom townhouses with high-quality finishes, private outdoor spaces, and north-facing decks in the lakeside suburb of Belmont North. Designed by award-winning architects SHAC.
Lorikeet Ridge Estate
A new residential estate in Belmont North offering house and land packages along the coastline of Lake Macquarie, with access to local amenities, schools, shopping, and recreational facilities. It is 20 minutes from Newcastle and combines coastal lifestyle with suburban convenience.
Tiny Homes Trial
A trial initiative by Lake Macquarie City Council in partnership with Allambi Care to place two self-contained, affordable, two-bedroom transportable tiny homes on council-owned land in Belmont North, providing housing for young people and families at risk of homelessness. The homes are built by West Gosford company Tiny Homes 4 U and funded through the NSW Government's Homelessness Innovation Fund via Homes NSW. Development approvals were secured and the homes have been placed on the Laxton Crescent and Wommara Avenue sites, with council planning to expand the model to three more prefabricated homes elsewhere in Belmont as proof of concept.In August 2025 the council flagged it was reconsidering its partnership with Allambi Care following a forensic audit alleging financial mismanagement at the organisation, though it has continued to support the housing concept itself.
The Summit
A complex of 16 completely free-standing, architecturally designed townhouses currently under construction in an elevated location, featuring spacious layouts, fully ducted air-conditioning, Artusi appliances, and private outdoor spaces. Stage 1 is set for completion in Quarter 1 of 2026.
Oasis Redhead
A master-planned, over 50s lifestyle community with 252 architecturally designed, single-level freestanding homes. The community features resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, gym, and tennis court, and is located a short distance from Redhead Beach.
Belmont Sports Fields Master Plan
The Belmont Sports Fields Master Plan is a multi-stage redevelopment of Lake Macquarie's largest sporting precinct, covering Barton Field, Lumsden Oval, Cahill Oval, Les Miller Field and Molly Smith Netball Courts. Stage 1, handed over to local clubs in March 2025 at a cost of $14 million, delivered four new rectangular fields, a baseball diamond, turf and synthetic cricket wickets, irrigation, lighting, two new amenities buildings, and resurfacing of 14 netball courts. Stage 2A has secured a $4.6 million federal government commitment to fund detailed master planning plus drainage and irrigation upgrades at Barton Field.Remaining stages, estimated at a further $25 million, are planned to add a grandstand, additional cricket nets, a car park, and further lighting, with the goal of creating a regionally significant team sports facility for competitions such as state championships.
1,226 residents of Jewells are employed, from a labour force of 1,262. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,234, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A skilled workforce characterizes the suburb of Jewells, showing strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, aggregated from statistical area data by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 1,226 working residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.3% below the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, while workforce participation matches the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data reveals a moderate 24.4% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions during that period should be taken into account. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The area exhibits a high concentration of jobs in construction, with its share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional rate. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at none versus the regional average of 5.3%. The count of Census working population compared to the resident population suggests local employment opportunities are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for broader statistical areas, during the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 0.9% and employment declined by 2.0%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide context for future demand in the suburb of Jewells. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been mapped to the local industry mix to model growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but rates differ by sector. Applying these projections to the local mix suggests employment in the suburb of Jewells would rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing a simple weighted extrapolation that excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Jewells is $1,732 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,055 a year against an average of $72,060. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023, the suburb of Jewells recorded a median taxpayer income of $55,055 and an average income of $72,060. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 stand at approximately $60,737 for the median and $79,497 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Jewells were modest, placing between the 47th and 48th percentiles.
Income distribution shows 29.5% of the population (733 individuals) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 29.9% are in this range. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.0%, and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Jewells had 914 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,160 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing types in the suburb of Jewells consisted of 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Jewells was high at 46.9%, with remaining households holding mortgages (44.2%) or renting (8.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,160, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $450, compared to the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Jewells are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Jewells counted 914 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 39% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 81.1% of the total in the suburb of Jewells, consisting of couples with children (33.3%), couples without children (38.5%), and single parent families (9.1%). Non-family households represent the remaining 18.9%, with single person households accounting for 16.4% and group households representing 1.8%. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.7% of adults in Jewells hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 275 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes present challenges, with university degree attainment (20.7%) falling below the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights areas for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 15.5% of residents, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.8% and postgraduate degrees at 2.4%. Vocational skills are common, with 43.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (31.5%). Enrolment in education is high, with 25.9% of residents participating in formal study. This includes 10.1% attending primary schools, 6.5% in secondary education, and 2.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Jewells reaches 29 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 29 active transport stops in the suburb of Jewells, offering bus services. These stops support 22 routes, providing 490 weekly trips. Access to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 179 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 98%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A total of 24.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Frequency of service averages 70 trips per day across all transport routes, which represents approximately 16 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.9% of residents in Jewells report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are positive for residents in the suburb of Jewells. Analysis of mortality rates and health conditions by AreaSearch shows outcomes consistent with national averages, normal rates of common illnesses across different age groups, and private health insurance coverage covering approximately 55% of the population (~1,377 people). This compares to 51.9% coverage across Regional NSW. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.8% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 61.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health statistics for working-age individuals are typical, with national benchmarks aligning with the broader population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.1% of the population (698 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Jewells is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (30.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Jewells has lower cultural diversity than average, with 90.7% of residents born in Australia, 95.5% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 56.2% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% in Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Jewells are English (33.8%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (9.4%). Notable differences in other ancestries include Macedonian representation at 0.3% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Maltese at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Jewells is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 20.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 years in the suburb of Jewells is slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and above the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is over-represented at 15.9% locally compared to the Regional NSW average, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is under-represented at 10.7%. The local concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 9.4% to 10.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.2% to 11.2%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile will change by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 44 people (56%), rising from 79 to 124. Combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to make up 58% of overall population growth, illustrating the aging profile of the area. Conversely, declines are expected in the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Jewells
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,452 at the 2021 Census → 2,486 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12033). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.