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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Long Beach is around 1,855, reflecting an increase of 97 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,758. This growth of 5.5% was inferred from resident population data and validated new addresses following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024. The population density is approximately 193 persons per square kilometer. Long Beach's growth exceeded the SA3 area (3.5%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed about 69.0% to overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population dynamics project an above median growth for non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 316 persons, reflecting an increase of 11.9% over the 17 years.

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 of ABS building approval numbers, Long Beach has experienced around 5 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 28 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built over these years has resulted in an average of 2.3 new residents per year.

This suggests solid demand supporting property values. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $634,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $15.6 million, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, Long Beach has roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 54th percentile nationally for building activity. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development in Long Beach consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments. This marks a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 91.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 294 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections show Long Beach adding 221 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Long Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% 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 5.0%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation in September 2025. Out of its residents, 701 are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Long Beach is at 49.6%, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 61.5%.

According to Census responses, 13.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Retail trade shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population count.

In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 5.5% and employment declined by 5.3%, leading to a fall of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment rate compared to Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5% and unemployment rose by 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Long Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Long Beach is below the national average. The median income is $46,842 while the average stands at $58,165. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,992 (median) and $63,318 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Long Beach, between the 25th and 28th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 31.6% of locals (586 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing, 85.3% of income remains, though this ranks at only the 29th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Long Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Long Beach, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.2% houses and 8.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Long Beach was 48.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.3% and rented ones at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,699, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Long Beach was $410, higher than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Long Beach's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,699 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $410 against 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 2.4.

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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are 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 total of 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

Long Beach has 43 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by six routes that offer a total of 143 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 231 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 97%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 13.6% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 20 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Long Beach is notably higher than the national average with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Long Beach demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~926 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis, impacting 12.5% of residents, and mental health issues, impacting 8.9%. 60.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 28.4% of residents aged 65 and over (526 people), higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 84.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Long Beach is Christianity, comprising 50.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (32.6%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Polish (1.0%) is overrepresented in Long Beach compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as are Russian (0.4% vs 0.2%) and Hungarian (0.3% vs 0.2%).

Long Beach ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Long Beach's median age is 51 years, significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Long Beach has a notably over-represented 65-74 cohort (19.2%) and an under-represented 25-34 age group (7%). The 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has grown from 9.7% to 10.9% of Long Beach's population, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 19.9% to 19.2%. By 2041, Long Beach is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 35-44 group is projected to grow by 21%, reaching 244 people from the current 202. Meanwhile, numbers in the 15-24 age range are expected to decrease by 7%.