Ourimbah

Ourimbah has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Ourimbah's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 4,025 people. This figure reflects an increase of 6 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,019. AreaSearch validated this estimate based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and two additional new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 46 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, they utilise NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a decline in Ourimbah's overall population over this period, with an expected decrease of 136 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 63 people.

The level of residential development activity in Ourimbah is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Ourimbah indicates approximately 6 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 31 homes. As of FY26, there has been 1 approval recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely meeting demand, offering buyers good choice. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $479,000, in line with regional trends.

This financial year, $63,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah has significantly less development activity, 64.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 472 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. With population projections showing stability or decline, Ourimbah should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Ourimbah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Central Coast Local Roads Package, Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Narara Ecovillage, and The Outlook Narara. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Ourimbah significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Ourimbah has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, 2,311 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Ourimbah was 66.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ourimbah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Ourimbah's median income among taxpayers was $51,347 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $67,121 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $57,822 as of September 2025, with average income estimated at $75,585 during the same period. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Ourimbah cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 36.4% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses. Ourimbah's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Ourimbah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 86.2% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ourimbah was at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.1% and rented ones at 23.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Ourimbah was $400, higher than the national average of $375 but lower than Sydney metro's $385.

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

Family households account for 77.0% of all households, including 35.8% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Ourimbah exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The region faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 23.9%, significantly below Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (17.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 28.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education. The area has educational provisions like Zeal Futures Secondary School and Ourimbah Public School, serving a total of 354 students. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1027) with balanced educational opportunities. There are 1 schools focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. A specialist school caters to specific learning needs. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.8, below the regional average of 13.6, suggesting some students attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Ourimbah has 52 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,473 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 242 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 210 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ourimbah is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Ourimbah faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, covering around 2,152 people, which is higher than the 49.3% average in Greater Sydney.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.2% and 10.0% of residents respectively. About 65.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 61.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (660 people), which is lower than the 22.3% in Greater Sydney. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

Ourimbah ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ourimbah's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.2% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ourimbah, comprising 50.4% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Ourimbah compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (32.1%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (8.8%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.2% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (versus 0.7%), and French at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).

Ourimbah's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Ourimbah is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The proportion of residents aged 55-64 is notably higher at 13.2% locally compared to the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 11.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the age group 15-24 has increased from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 13.2% and the 5-14 group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Ourimbah. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 79%, reaching 137 people from 76. This growth is led by the aging of residents aged 65 and older, who represent 77% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.