Long Beach

Long Beach lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the Long Beach statistical area (Lv2), as estimated by AreaSearch, is around 1,844 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 86 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,758 in the same area. The growth was inferred from the resident population estimate of 1,758 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 191 persons per square kilometer. The Long Beach (SA2) has shown significant growth, with a 4.9% increase since the 2021 Census, exceeding the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.4%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in this area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by the ABS data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for national non-metropolitan areas, with the Long Beach (SA2) expected to expand by 315 persons to reach a total of 2,069 by 2041, reflecting a 12.6% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers derived from statistical area data, Long Beach has seen approximately five dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 28 homes were approved, with a further five approved in FY-26 to date. Each dwelling built over these years has resulted in an average of 2.3 new residents per year, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $634,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $15.6 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity in the area. Compared to Rest of NSW, Long Beach records roughly half the building activity per person while it ranks among the 54th percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating lower than average development activity. This is reflective of the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Current new development consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 91.0% houses.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 294 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Long Beach is projected to add 232 residents by 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the area.

Long Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Long Beach faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Long Beach has an unemployment rate of 5.1% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Long Beach lags at 50.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.9% compared to the regional 5.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 5.4% and employment declined by 5.1%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Long Beach's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Long Beach suburb has an income below national average. The median income is $46,842 and the average income stands at $58,165. This contrasts with Rest of NSW figures where median income is $52,390 and average income is $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $50,992 (median) and $63,318 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Long Beach rank modestly, between the 25th and 28th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 31.6% of locals (582 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to metropolitan region's 29.9%. After housing costs, 85.3% of income remains, ranking at the 29th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Long Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Long Beach, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 91.2% houses and 8.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Long Beach was 48.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (16.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,699, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Long Beach's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Long Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.6% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 42.7% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.2.

Educational achievement in Long Beach places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's university qualification rate is 21.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (32.1%).

A significant 24.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.0% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 1.9% in tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Long Beach shows that there are currently 43 active transport stops operating within the city. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 6 individual routes providing service. Across these routes, there are collectively 143 weekly passenger trips available to residents.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 231 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is around 20 trips per day, which equates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Long Beach is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Long Beach faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately half of Long Beach's population (~921 people) has private health cover, compared to 47.3% in the rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (12.5%) and mental health concerns (8.9%).

Sixty percent of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 59.6% in the rest of NSW. Long Beach has 28.8% of residents aged 65 and over (531 people), lower than the 31.7% in the rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population health metrics.

Long Beach is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Long Beach has a cultural diversity below average, with 84.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Long Beach, comprising 50.9% of people, compared to 49.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.6%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (9.8%).

Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish at 1.0% in Long Beach versus 0.5% regionally, Russian at 0.4% versus 0.2%, and Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Long Beach ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Long Beach's median age is 51 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Long Beach at 19.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.9%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.7% to 10.7% of Long Beach's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 11.3%. By 2041, Long Beach is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading these demographic changes, the 35 to 44 group is projected to grow by 23%, adding 44 people and reaching a total of 242 from the current 197. Meanwhile, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are expected to fall by 4%.