Ourimbah

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

As per ABS population data and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Ourimbah's estimated population is 4,023 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census total of 4,019 people. The increase of 4 individuals (0.1%) is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,018, based on latest ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 46 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, projections indicate a decline of 137 persons in total population, but growth is expected in specific age cohorts, notably an increase of 63 people in the 85 and over age group.

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 shows around 6 new homes approved annually in Ourimbah over the past 5 financial years, totalling approximately 30 homes. In FY-26 so far, 1 approval has been recorded. This area has experienced population decline, with new supply likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $479,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In this financial year, $20.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah has significantly less development activity (65.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points. The estimated population density is 501 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population projections show stability or decline, indicating reduced housing demand pressures in Ourimbah.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Ourimbah should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Ourimbah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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

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The exceptional employment performance in Ourimbah places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Ourimbah has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%. As of December 2025, 2,333 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 30.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with a high specialization in the former (1.3 times the regional level). Professional & technical employment is lower at 6.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities. In the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while labour force grew by 3.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.2% and unemployment marginally increased. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.8% over ten years for Ourimbah, based on industry-specific growth rates applied to its current employment mix.

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

The suburb of Ourimbah has an average national income level according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Ourimbah is $51,347 and the average income stands at $67,121. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,896 (median) and $73,068 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Ourimbah cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 36.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,464 residents), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. After housing, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Ourimbah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ourimbah stood at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.1% and rented ones at 23.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Ourimbah was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Ourimbah's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Ourimbah features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 23.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high at 30.8%, comprising primary education (9.5%), secondary education (8.3%), and tertiary education (5.1%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

The analysis of public transport in Ourimbah shows that there are 55 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 28 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 1,593 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 242 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Ourimbah is primarily residential, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport remains cars at 92%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents work from home, with this figure standing at 30.2%. This may reflect conditions related to COVID-19. The service frequency averages 227 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~2,151 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues impact 10.2% of residents, while asthma affects 10.0%. Conversely, 65.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Ourimbah has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (679 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 was the main religion, comprising 50.4% of people in Ourimbah. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.1%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (8.8%), all substantially higher than regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, and 4.5% respectively. Notably, Russian (0.5%) was overrepresented compared to the region's 0.4%, as were New Zealanders (1.0% vs 0.5%) and French individuals (0.7% vs 0.5%).

Ourimbah's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Ourimbah is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 cohort makes up 13.2% of Ourimbah's population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 10.8%, indicating over-representation. Conversely, the 25-34 age group comprises 11.0% of Ourimbah's population, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 16.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group grew from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 8.6% to 9.8%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%. By 2041, Ourimbah's population aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 79%, reaching 137 people from 76. This demographic shift will be led by the 85+ group, with residents aged 65 and older representing 73% of anticipated growth. However, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.