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Laurieton has an estimated 1,991 residents, down 1.0% since the 2021 Census, with 57 projects tracked in the area around Laurieton.
Updated 15 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Laurieton is located 287 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. Its population is estimated at around 1,991 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This represents minimal change since the 2021 Census, when 2,012 people were recorded. The area is characterised by high outright home ownership, a low average household size, a strong semi-detached presence, above-average children per family, and notable representation of people aged 75 to 84yo and 85 and over.
Laurieton's residents include a high proportion of mature and retirement agedandolder australians, largely in lone person households and couples without children. Education levels are typically lower, and incomes fall in the lower quartile. Population growth shows moderate expansion, while sales activity is exceptionally high relative to population size. The location is known for its picturesque coastal charm, tranquil setting, forests, beaches and clear waters.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Laurieton is located 287 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. Its population is estimated at around 1,991 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This represents minimal change since the 2021 Census, when 2,012 people were recorded. The area is characterised by high outright home ownership, a low average household size, a strong semi-detached presence, above-average children per family, and notable representation of people aged 75 to 84yo and 85 and over.
Laurieton's residents include a high proportion of mature and retirement agedandolder australians, largely in lone person households and couples without children. Education levels are typically lower, and incomes fall in the lower quartile. Population growth shows moderate expansion, while sales activity is exceptionally high relative to population size. The location is known for its picturesque coastal charm, tranquil setting, forests, beaches and clear waters.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,949 in 2006 and 1,991 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 75 to 84, 22.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $400 - 799, 44.6%.
Laurieton ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 77th for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Laurieton is $516 a week, up 2.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 11% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.8%.
11% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Units: $282 in 2017, $375 in 2024. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Bold Street, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $720,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Bold Street, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $500,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/28 Tunis Street, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $582,500 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 30 Blackbutt Crescent, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $645,000 | 25 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Peach Grove, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $750,000 | 21 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Flinders Drive, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $755,000 | 30 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Peach Grove, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $845,000 | 23 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 22 Tunis Street, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $722,000 | 13 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 107 Flinders Drive, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $850,000 | 6 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 1/34 Kew Road, Laurieton NSW 2443 | $550,000 | 1 Jul 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 45 residential sales recorded since 1 Dec 2025 (the latest settled 23 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 45, houses and units together, was $722,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $516 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $850k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $591k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $722,000 | Median of the 45 most recent residential sales, settled 1 Dec 2025 to 23 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $582 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Port Macquarie | $595 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Port Macquarie, over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Mid North Coast | $558 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Mid North Coast, over 12 months | +5.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 58 tracked applications: 16 approved, 10 under assessment, 32 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 57 projects in and around Laurieton, 20 of them under construction.
Community-driven active transport and recreation project delivering an approximately 11 km shared walking and cycling route between North Haven Breakwall and Pilot Beach. Stage D3 was completed in June 2024 and Stage D5, including the signature over-water boardwalk, was completed in August 2025, extending the completed network to more than 8 km.
The first release at Catarina Beachfront Estate, The Pacific features a boutique collection of luxury apartments and exclusive penthouses. Designed by ELK Architecture, the project is part of a larger masterplan for Catarina Estate which will include a future retail precinct with cafes, shops, and hospitality venues, as well as conference facilities, a…
Upgrade delivering 17 flexible learning spaces (including 2 support unit classrooms), a new hall, new bus bay, refurbished library and special programs unit, and landscaping. Works completed December 2021 to enhance capacity and learning environments for the growing Lake Cathie community.
A five-building mixed-use development including 95 apartments with tourist accommodation, about 1240sq m of commercial space, indoor recreation facilities, and parking for 176 vehicles.
A 68-lot residential estate in Lake Cathie offering a mix of coastal and rural living, with lots ranging in size from 465m2 to 2,972m2. The estate is fully sold out and registered, with new home builds largely complete.
A 704-lot masterplanned residential estate located between Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills on the NSW Mid North Coast, developed by St Vincent's Foundation with King & Campbell as principal consultant. The estate offers house and land packages across staged releases, with Stage 6C currently selling.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has adopted a revised Master Plan for the Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve, updating the original 2018 plan. The plan sets out a staged vision for the foreshore including a continuous coastal walkway, safer and more accessible paths and crossings, formalised parking to protect tree roots, new picnic shelters, shade trees…
The commercial heart of the Sovereign Hills master planned community. Stage One is complete. The Town Centre is planned to expand to over 60,000sqm, incorporating diverse retail, a Business and Technology Park, a Health and Wellbeing Precinct, commercial offices, and a community library and town green.
Thrumster Business Park is an eco-friendly industrial precinct in Port Macquarie covering 120,000 sqm across 60+ lots. The development features two distinct zones: Precinct 1 for community-oriented businesses and Precinct 2 for traditional industrial use.
Masterplanned residential community offering 245 premium homesites in a relaxed coastal lifestyle setting. Located 10 minutes from Port Macquarie CBD, the development includes 30 hectares of protected nature reserves with flat, elevated blocks.
Drainage infrastructure upgrade for the Tuffins Lane sporting precinct to improve field conditions and facility usability during wet weather periods.
The NSW Government is investing $265 million to upgrade Port Macquarie Base Hospital on Wrights Road, Port Macquarie. The project is in master planning and concept design.
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Estimated completion year of the 28 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 8, 2027 5, 2028 4, 2029 2, 2030 5, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2. 18 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 58 substantial development applications lodged in and around Laurieton over the past 5 years, 18 in the last 12 months; 10 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 22, 2023 5, 2024 9, 2025 3, 2026 (to Oct) 18.
Key application 23 Bold St, Laurieton Nsw 2443 25 Bold St, Laurieton $1.9m | 6 dwellings | 1 storey Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 58 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 18 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 8.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 17 | ABS building approvals | 30th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 16 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 10 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Laurieton include: Beach to Beach Shared Path (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure projects impacting the suburb of Laurieton are primarily focused on Sports & Recreation.
Infrastructure investment analysis indicates targeted investment in infrastructure improvements that will benefit the local area, with a notable concentration of investment within the immediate the suburb of Laurieton vicinity.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Laurieton, placing the area among the bottom 17% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Laurieton area has seen 9 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Laurieton's current population of 1,991 has been supported by 17 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Laurieton has seen 8.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 441 people in the suburb of Laurieton, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Laurieton's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 17, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Laurieton has seen 86 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Laurieton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,991 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | -1.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 459 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 2,012 | 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.33 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Laurieton was estimated to be approximately 1,991 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 1,991 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Laurieton has lost approximately 21 people and shown a 1.04% decrease from the 2,012 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Laurieton is estimated at 460 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Laurieton has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.0% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Laurieton is driven by: Interstate migration (85.0%), Overseas migration (15.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 85.0% of overall population gains.
Laurieton ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 99th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 57.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 7.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 30.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 67 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 1.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 6.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 6.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 21.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 22.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Laurieton at 67 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 67 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 67 years as at August 2026, Laurieton is 24 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 29 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Laurieton compared to the Regional NSW region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 22.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Laurieton compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 3.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Laurieton show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (12.8% vs 2.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (22.5% vs 8.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (3.8% vs 11.5%) and 0-4 year-olds (1.9% vs 5.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 7.2% of the population in the suburb of Laurieton as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 57.1% of the population in the suburb of Laurieton as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 2% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $40,255 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 1st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $48,739 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $755 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Census personal income / week | $487 | 2021 Census, weekly | 2nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 4.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,040 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 54.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Laurieton is approximately $42,823. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $40,255.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Laurieton is approximately $51,849. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $48,739.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Laurieton is approximately $42,823 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $40,255 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Laurieton is approximately $51,849 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,739 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Laurieton's households (~44.6% / 471 households) is the $400 - 799 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Laurieton is the $400 - 799 group, representing about 44.6% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Laurieton is $755/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Laurieton is $1,040/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Laurieton is $487/wk.
The suburb of Laurieton shows a median taxpayer income of $40,255 and an average of $48,739 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $42,823 (median) and $51,849 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Laurieton is $2,712 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Laurieton's disposable income is $2,712 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Laurieton face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 8% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 35.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 630 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 1,676 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 676 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Laurieton has approximately 630 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Laurieton stands at 6.8%, which is 2.7 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Laurieton is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (18.3% of employment), retail trade (13.6%), and accommodation & food (11.7%). Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Laurieton has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Laurieton is 35.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. The relatively low participation rate may indicate limited job opportunities or demographic factors affecting workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Laurieton shows notable specialisation in accommodation & food, which employs 11.7% of the local workforce compared to 7.8% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Laurieton's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 7.7% growth, ranking 9th out of 37 regions nationally.
Laurieton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 11.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 30.5% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 49.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 14.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
11.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Laurieton have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
49.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Laurieton have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The suburb of Laurieton ranks in the 22th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Laurieton are: Certificate (30.5%), Advanced Diploma (9.3%), Bachelor Degree (7.9%).
14.3% of the population in the suburb of Laurieton is currently engaged in formal education, including 5.1% in primary school, 4.0% in secondary school, 1.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Laurieton is 999, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Laurieton, with a combined enrollment of approximately 322 students.
The suburb of Laurieton includes 2 primary schools.
Laurieton features high concentrations of lone person households and couples without children but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 1.7 people | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 46.3% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 35.6% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,055 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,044 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 51.0% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.1 per family | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Laurieton had 1,055 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has decreased by approximately 1.0% to an estimated 1,044 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Laurieton is 1.7 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 51.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (46.3%), group households (2.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 538 family households, couples with children account for 7.0% of all households, couples without children at home 35.6%, and single parent families 8.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the suburb of Laurieton shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 46.3% (versus 27.9% in Regional NSW). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 51.0% compared to 68.8% in Regional NSW. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Laurieton have an average of 2.1 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 43.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 19.8% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 46.3% of all households in the suburb of Laurieton, higher than the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.8% of households, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
The latest Census data sees Laurieton placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 11.8% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 98.2% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 93.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 88.2% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
Laurieton was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 98.2% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Laurieton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 63.5% of people in Laurieton. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Laurieton are English, comprising 38.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional NSW's 30.5%, Australian, comprising 29.7% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.3% of Laurieton (vs 0.2% across Regional NSW), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Scottish at 8.5% (vs 8.0%).
11.8% of the suburb of Laurieton population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
1.8% of the population in the suburb of Laurieton speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.4% of the suburb of Laurieton population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
93.2% of the suburb of Laurieton population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Laurieton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 29.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 59.0% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 54.5% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,365 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 25.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $315 | 2021 Census, weekly | 30th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 41.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 99th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 41.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 99th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Laurieton, 59.0% of homes are owned outright, 11.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 29.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 54.5% of dwellings in the suburb of Laurieton are houses.
In the suburb of Laurieton, 14.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 25.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Laurieton stands at 59.0%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Laurieton is $1,365, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Laurieton is $559, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Laurieton, households with mortgages typically spend 41.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 41.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Laurieton is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Laurieton shows mortgage holders spending 41.7% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 41.7% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Laurieton consists of 54.5% detached houses, 25.5% semi-detached dwellings, 14.3% apartments, and 5.7% other dwelling types.
Housing in Laurieton consumes approximately 17.1% of median household income ($3,269 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Health performance in Laurieton is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 44.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | |
| No long-term health condition | 43.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Need help with daily activities | 14.9% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 62.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
Around 44.3% of people in the suburb of Laurieton are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the suburb of Laurieton, 14.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
6.8% of people in the suburb of Laurieton are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 7.0% of the suburb of Laurieton population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
8.0% of people in the suburb of Laurieton have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Laurieton, 44.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 53 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 23 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 348 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 20th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 86 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 25 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 12.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 23 public transport stops within the suburb of Laurieton.
The suburb of Laurieton has 348 weekly trips across 25 routes, averaging 49 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 204 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 372 m away and the nearest child care centre 399 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 23 stops nearby, 348 weekly trips, access rating 53 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 47 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 47th percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 372 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 399 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 481 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 535 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 553 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 563 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 569 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 18.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 22.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 22.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 26.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 103 places in Laurieton, about 0.7 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Laurieton, placing the area among the bottom 17% of areas assessed nationally.
Laurieton has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 23% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Laurieton's affordable property market has recorded 59 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 92% residential and 8% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Laurieton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Laurieton ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 2% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Laurieton face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 8% of areas assessed nationally.
Laurieton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Laurieton features high concentrations of lone person households and couples without children but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
The latest Census data sees Laurieton placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Laurieton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Laurieton is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Laurieton has an estimated 1,991 residents, down 1.0% since the 2021 Census, with 57 projects tracked in the area around Laurieton.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Laurieton.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12292). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Laurieton from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Laurieton with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
