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The median house price in Long Jetty is $1.34m, with units at $785k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Long Jetty has an estimated 6,758 residents. That puts 2,661 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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An evaluation by AreaSearch incorporating ABS regional demographic updates alongside newly confirmed post-Census addresses places the suburb of Long Jetty's population at approximately 6,758 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 6,736 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a modest rise of 22 people (0.3%). This trend draws on the ABS June 2025 ERP release, which indicated an estimated resident total of 6,756, supplemented by 29 validated new addresses added since the Census. With a resulting demographic density of 2,660 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Long Jetty sits within the upper quartile of territories evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 76.0% of net population additions in recent times. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline), with missing SA2 locations supported by the 2022 NSW State Government releases based on 2021. For the horizon spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all locations. Under this framework, demographic modelling indicates that the suburb of Long Jetty will experience an overall contraction of 407 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, specific cohorts are slated to expand, prominently the 75 to 84 bracket, which is forecast to gain 246 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
294 new dwellings have been approved in Long Jetty over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 9.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies, annual residential approvals in Long Jetty average roughly 58 homes, tallying 294 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 19 so far in FY-25. In the context of a declining population base, this rate of construction represents an adequate level of supply that benefits prospective purchasers, with dwellings carrying an average build cost of $543,000. Meanwhile, non-residential building approvals stand at $649,000 for the current financial year, highlighting subdued commercial building activity. On a per-capita basis, residential building activity in Long Jetty surpasses Greater Sydney by 110.0%, expanding choice for purchasers despite recent moderation in construction volume.
The composition of newly approved residential stock comprises 26.0% detached dwellings and 74.0% attached dwellings. This shift toward medium-density housing creates accessible price points suited to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the standing stock of 54.0% houses, reflecting site constraints alongside evolving buyer preferences and affordability priorities. The locality registers approximately 397 people per dwelling approval, typical of an established residential market. With demographic forecasts indicating stable to contracting headcount, housing demand pressures across Long Jetty are likely to ease, fostering favourable conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Long Jetty
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Long Jetty, worth an estimated $3.82 billion. 2 are already under construction and 9 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 capital programs, civic upgrades, and urban planning decisions serve as vital catalysts for community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 key infrastructure projects poised to influence the locality, led by the Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace, and Central Coast Shared Pathway Network - Magenta Extension.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed mixed-use masterplan redevelopment of the Lakeside Shopping Centre site in The Entrance. The project concept encompasses approximately 11,000 sqm of modernised retail space alongside two multi-storey towers accommodating residential apartments, an integrated hotel, and an 800-seat conference centre.
Red Bus Planning Proposal - 682A Coleridge Road Rezoning
Planning proposal to rezone a 5.26ha former bus depot site from SP2 Infrastructure to R1 General Residential and C3 Environmental Management. The proposal introduces a 450m2 minimum lot size, 9.5m building height limit, and a 0.6:1 FSR across the residential land. The Gateway determination facilitates master planning for up to 70 residential dwellings alongside site-specific DCP controls.
El Lago Site Redevelopment
Demolition and proposed mixed-use shop-top housing redevelopment of the former El Lago Waters Resort site. The proposal incorporates multiple residential towers comprising 414 residential apartments, 45 serviced apartments, 11 retail/food tenancies, and multi-level basement parking. While refused by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel, the site remains subject to ongoing Land and Environment Court appeals and revised master planning by the proponent.
Uniting Nareen Gardens Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Uniting Nareen Gardens aged care facility in Bateau Bay, featuring modern residential aged care units, community facilities, and enhanced care services for elderly residents.
Cynthia Street Subdivision
DA approved staged subdivision of 1,887 m2 residential land into 5 lots with integrated approval for 6 dwellings (4 single homes and 1 duplex). Dual street frontage to Cynthia Street and Adrian Close. Listings indicate dwelling plans available and staged delivery possible (subdivision, then dwellings, then duplex subdivision).
The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade
Comprehensive renewal and restoration works at the heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths ocean pool facility. The project included structural repairs, pool re-lining, installation of new intake pipes and pumps, facade and amenities refurbishment, and shade structure installation delivered by Central Coast Council.
The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace
An upgrade to the playspace at The Entrance Waterfront Plaza to make it more inclusive with an accessible swing for wheelchair users, new shade sails and general aesthetic improvements.
Central Coast Shared Pathway Network - Magenta Extension
Extension of the Central Coast shared pathway network through the Magenta area, providing safe cycling and walking connections between residential areas and key destinations.
3,120 residents of Long Jetty are employed, from a labour force of 3,321. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 57.6%. 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 5,411, about 80% 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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Long Jetty maintains a capable labour pool featuring robust representation across essential community services, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and annual employment growth estimated at 2.8% from aggregated statistical datasets. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,120, though the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 1.9%, and the participation rate of 57.6% trails the broader metropolitan mark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 26.8% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade constitute the primary employment sectors for local residents.
Construction displays exceptional concentration locally, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional average benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.6% of the workforce, well below the regional average of 11.5%. Comparing the Census daytime working population against resident totals indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited local job opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that the past 12-month period generated a 2.8% rise in employment alongside a matching 2.8% expansion in the labour force, leaving unemployment unchanged. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% gains in employment and 1.9% in labour supply, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Further insights into prospective local hiring derive from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national projections across five- and ten-year intervals. While the national workforce is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectory variances across sectors suggest local employment in Long Jetty could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years based on sectoral weighting (excluding local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Long Jetty is $1,201 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $665 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,307 a year against an average of $58,821. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, individual taxpayers in the suburb of Long Jetty register a median income of $47,307 and an average of $58,821, falling below both national benchmarks and Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated median earnings to $52,189 and average earnings to $64,891 as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and personal earnings in Long Jetty sit between the 13th and 21st percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings bracket encompasses 1,865 residents (27.6%) generating between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with metropolitan proportions of 30.9%. Acute housing costs leave residents with just 77.9% of disposable income, ranking at the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Long Jetty had 2,894 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 6% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 30.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that Long Jetty's housing stock consists of 54.2% houses and 45.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and alternative dwelling types), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright homeownership stands at 32.6%, noticeably higher than the Sydney metro benchmark, with remaining properties either held under a mortgage (25.2%) or rented (42.1%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $1,950 sit beneath the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent of $360 compares favourably to the metropolitan level of $470. On a national scale, local mortgage servicing exceeds the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Long Jetty counted 2,894 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 59.2%, made up of couples without children (22.8%), couples with children (19.9%), and single parent families (15.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.8%, led by lone person households at 37.1% alongside group households at 3.8%. The typical household size stands at 2.2 people, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Long Jetty hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment presents an ongoing challenge within the area, as university qualification rates of 18.0% sit well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among higher education holders, bachelor degrees represent 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (29.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 25.3% of the resident community actively attending educational institutions. This comprises 8.4% attending primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Long Jetty reaches 43 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 connectivity in Long Jetty is supported by 43 bus stops, which are integrated across 49 individual routes that provide 1,372 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 149 meters from the closest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles dominate travel modes at 93%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.1 per dwelling. Working from home was recorded at 26.8% at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Public transit operations maintain an average frequency of 196 daily departures across the local network, providing roughly 31 weekly services for each dedicated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.9% of residents in Long Jetty report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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AreaSearch health metrics highlight significant well-being considerations for Long Jetty across chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, with standard conditions prevalent in both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital and health insurance coverage is subdued at approximately 50% of residents (~3,394 people), trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 10.7 and 9.7% of the population respectively, while 60.9% of residents report no medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic illnesses present notable challenges within the working-age demographic.
With 1,824 people aged 65 and over representing 27.0% of the community (compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney), senior health outcomes pose challenges that broadly match broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Long Jetty is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.7%) and English (29.5%). 4.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Long Jetty track below national norms, with Australian citizens making up 89.2% of the population, 86.2% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith tradition, accounting for 58.3% of local residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In parental lineage, Australian heritage is held by 29.7% of residents (exceeding the regional average of 17.8%), English ancestry by 29.5% (above the 19.0% regional level), and Irish ancestry by 9.7%. Several other ethnic backgrounds display distinct representation levels, including Maltese at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Spanish at 0.5% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Long Jetty is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.3% 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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Demographic patterns distinctly position Long Jetty as a prominent retirement and coastal destination. Updates to August 2026 indicate that senior cohorts aged 65+ comprise 27.0% of residents, exceeding Greater Sydney's 15.5%, whereas the 25 - 44 cohort accounts for 23.5% against a metropolitan share of 31.4%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 45 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 37 and national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Senior residents have increased from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 27.0%, and this cohort is projected to see the largest expansion by 2041, increasing by 372 (20%) to reach 2,197, while child, young adult, and middle-aged brackets contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Long Jetty
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,736 at the 2021 Census → 6,758 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 Aug 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 (SAL12387). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.