Kurraba Point

Kurraba Point has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Kurraba Point statistical area is around 1,550. This reflects a growth of 149 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,401. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 1,543 based on June 2024 ABS ERP data release and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,739 persons per square kilometer, placing Kurraba Point within the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Kurraba Point's population growth rate of 10.6% between the 2021 Census and November 2025 exceeded both its SA3 area (5.4%) and SA4 region. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 88.0% 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. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the Kurraba Point (SA2) is anticipated to expand by 29 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decline of 2.4% in total over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Kurraba Point is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Kurraba Point had approximately 6 dwellings approved annually. Between FY21-FY25, around 34 homes were approved, with another 5 in FY26 so far. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $875,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY26, $37.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kurraba Point has 119.0% more building activity per person. Recent development has been entirely attached dwellings, offering accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With around 1482 people per dwelling approval, Kurraba Point reflects a mature market.

Population stability or decline is expected, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating buying opportunities.

Kurraba Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: 183-185 Military Road Mixed Use Development, 27 Bydown Street Residential Development, Kirribilli Harbour, and Waruda Kirribilli are key projects, with the following detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kurraba Point remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Kurraba Point has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 5.2%.

Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability. As of September 2025959 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 70.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share twice the regional average but has lower construction representation at 4.0% versus the regional average of 8.6%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period, labour force increased by 0.8%, while employment declined by 0.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data up to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand within Kurraba Point. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kurraba Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Kurraba Point is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is $89,324 while the average income stands at $156,133. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $97,238 (median) and $169,966 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Kurraba Point, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 37.0% of locals (573 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike trends in the region where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A significant 49.9% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Kurraba Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Kurraba Point, as per the latest Census, consisted of 15.0% houses and 85.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurraba Point was at 30.9%, similar to Sydney metro. Mortgaged dwellings were 17.5%, while rented ones were 51.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,085. Median weekly rent in Kurraba Point was $610, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Kurraba Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Kurraba Point were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $610.

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

Family households account for 57.7% of all households, including 17.8% couples with children, 33.7% couples without children, and 5.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 42.3%, with lone person households at 38.0% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.1.

Kurraba Point demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Kurraba Point is notably higher than national and state averages. Specifically, 65.0% of residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's educational advantage is reflected in its knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.7%, and graduate diplomas at 4.3%.

Vocational pathways account for 18.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.2% and certificates 7.0%. A significant proportion, 24.8%, is actively pursuing formal education. This includes 9.3% in tertiary education, 6.0% in primary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows three active stops in Kurraba Point offering a mix of ferry and bus services. Two routes serve these stops, together facilitating 1,492 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run at an average frequency of 213 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 497 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kurraba Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows Kurraba Point has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 88% of the total population (1,368 people), compared to 84.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.4 and 5.5% of residents respectively.

A total of 76.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.2% across Greater Sydney. The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (330 people), higher than the 20.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kurraba Point was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kurraba Point had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 15.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 37.8% of Kurraba Point's population was born outside Australia. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kurraba Point, accounting for 48.7% of the population.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Kurraba Point compared to Greater Sydney, with 1.8% versus 1.0%. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.4%), Australian (17.1%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, French (1.7%) Hungarian (0.8%) and Dutch (2.7%) ethnicities had higher representations in Kurraba Point than in the Greater Sydney region.

Kurraba Point hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Kurraba Point is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent at 8.7%, while those aged 5-14 make up only 6.7%. Since 2021, the population of those aged 15-24 has grown from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 75-84 cohort has increased from 7.4% to 8.7%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 14.6% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kurraba Point's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 27 people (20%) from 134 to 162. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.