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The median house price in Long Jetty is $1.33m, with units at $788k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Long Jetty has an estimated 6,757 residents. That puts 2,660 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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Long Jetty's resident count is projected at approximately 6,757 by May 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses. This represents a minor rise of 21 people (0.3%) from the 6,736 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from a local population of 6,756, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 29 newly confirmed physical addresses since the Census date. This total population translates to a density of 2,660 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quarter of all Australian locations analyzed.
The primary driver of local growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 76.0% of the recent population increases. AreaSearch implements the 2024 projections from Geoscience Australia and the ABS for each SA2 region, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 sectors lacking this coverage, projections from the 2022 NSW State Government release (with a 2021 baseline) are used. Demographic expansion rates by age bracket from these datasets are applied locally from 2032 through 2041. Future projections suggest a downward trend in the total resident count, with a projected reduction of 418 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, some age brackets are set to expand, particularly individuals aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to grow by 242 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
245 new dwellings have been approved in Long Jetty over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% 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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ABS building approval statistics mapped to the statistical area reveal that the suburb of Long Jetty averages roughly 49 approved residential dwellings annually. This contributes to a total of 245 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), with 18 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Considering the recent population decline, the pace of home construction has been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers. Approved projects carry a mean estimated construction cost of $503,000, indicating that builders are focusing on higher-end, premium developments. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $649,000 this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly non-commercial character of the area.
Per capita building approvals in the suburb of Long Jetty exceed the levels in Greater Sydney by 71.0%, offering home buyers a broader range of options. Recent approvals consist of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density housing provides more budget-friendly entry points and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing stock, where standalone houses account for 54.0%, indicating a scarcity of vacant land and adapting to evolving buyer lifestyles and budgets. The area exhibits low-density characteristics, averaging approximately 98 people for every approved dwelling. As the local population is projected to stabilize or drop, the suburb of Long Jetty will likely experience eased demand for housing, potentially presenting favorable conditions for purchasers.
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 $3.59 billion. 4 are already under construction and 7 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 key projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable projects include the upgrades at Vera's Water Garden, the redevelopment of the Lakeside Shopping Centre, the construction of an accessible playspace at The Entrance Waterfront Plaza, and the expansion of the Central Coast Shared Pathway Network to Magenta, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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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.
Vera's Water Garden Upgrade
Upgrading Vera's Water Garden to a zero-depth design to improve safety, accessibility, and reduce ongoing maintenance.
The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade
Works are progressing on the clubroom upgrade, new pipes, new pumps and shade sails at The Grant McBride Baths.
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 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.
Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment plans for a new retail centre of approximately 11,000sqm and two high rise towers, one comprising residential apartments and the other a hotel with an 800 seat conference/function centre.
3,117 residents of Long Jetty are employed, from a labour force of 3,319. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 57.4%. 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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The local workforce is characterized by high skill levels and a strong representation in essential service industries, paired with an unemployment rate of 6.1% and a annual job growth rate of 2.7% based on regional statistical data. Employment figures for March 2026 show 3,117 residents in active work. The local jobless rate is 2.0% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and the participation rate of 57.4% is notably lower than the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census data highlights that 26.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Most working residents are employed in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local economy is highly specialized in construction, employing residents at a rate 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 4.6% of the workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Comparing the number of working residents to local job structures suggest that this residential locality offers sparse employment opportunities within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows local employment grew by 2.7% and the labor pool expanded by 2.8%, leaving the unemployment rate essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, its labor force grow by 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Weighting these projections against the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this simple extrapolation does not adjust for local demographic shifts.
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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Based on the latest ATO figures for the 2023 financial year, local personal income falls short of the national average, recording a median of $47,307 and an average of $58,821. By comparison, Greater Sydney boasts a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated current figures of approximately $52,189 for median income and $64,891 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 13th and 21st percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket comprises 27.6% of residents (1,864 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving residents with only 77.9% of their income, which ranks in the lowest 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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According to the last Census, the local housing stock consisted of 54.2% standalone houses and 45.9% alternative housing styles (such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to metropolitan Sydney's split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 32.6%, which is notably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being paid off via mortgages (25.2%) or occupied by tenants (42.1%). The median mortgage payment of $1,950 per month was significantly below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $360 was also lower than the metropolitan rate of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the country-wide median 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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Families make up 59.2% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 19.9%, couples without children at 22.8%, and single parents at 15.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.8%, which is composed of single-person households at 37.1% and group shared homes at 3.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller 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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Educational attainment in the area is relatively low, with university graduation rates at 18.0%, which is well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 13.2%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (29.5%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 25.3% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 8.4% in primary schools, 6.6% in secondary schools, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Long Jetty reaches 43 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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 services in the area feature 43 active stops, which consist of bus connections. These stops are served by 49 separate bus routes, which together provide 1,480 passenger trips per week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living a median distance of 151 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, many commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method for 93% of workers. Household vehicle ownership stands at a mean of 1.1 cars per dwelling. A significant 26.8% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Bus routes provide a mean frequency of 211 daily runs, which averages out to approximately 34 weekly trips servicing each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Local health outcomes indicate notable vulnerabilities, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at approximately 50% of the population (~3,394 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most common diagnoses, affecting 10.7 and 9.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort experiences high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population (1,831 people), which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider community.
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 in the area is below average, with citizens making up 89.2% of the population, 86.2% of residents born in Australia, and 92.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 58.3% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 29.7% (compared to the regional average of 17.8%), English at 29.5% (compared to the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish at 9.7%. Some minor ethnic groups show distinct local concentrations: Maltese residents account for 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori accounts for 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Spanish heritage accounts for 0.5% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Long Jetty is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.5% 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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The median age of 45 years is much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 (10.3% compared to Greater Sydney's share) and a lower proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort expanded from 7.6% to 10.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 13.0% to 11.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 75 to 84 group set to expand by 30% (an increase of 210 people) to reach 906 from 695.
The combined cohorts aged 65 and over will account for the entirety of the area's population growth, while both the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 age brackets are expected to 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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,736 at the 2021 Census → 6,757 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 May 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.