Ourimbah

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

Ourimbah's population is estimated at 4006 as of May 2026, reflecting a decrease of 13 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4019. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2025) and validation of 3 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 46 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57% to overall population gains recently. Population projections indicate a decline until 2041, with an expected decrease of 129 persons by that year.

However, the 85 and over age group is projected to grow by 64 people during this period.

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 allocated from statistical area data shows Ourimbah has seen approximately 6 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years up to FY26, totalling around 30 homes. As of FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties at an average construction cost value of $479,000. This year has seen $20.4 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah has significantly less development activity, 65.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings due to limited new supply. Recent construction comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. The estimated population density is 502 people per dwelling approval, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections showing stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in Ourimbah, benefiting potential buyers.

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 has identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Notable 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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The exceptional employment performance in Ourimbah places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

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 3.5%. As of December 2025, 2,327 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 71.4%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion of residents, 30.2%, worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with a strong specialization in the former (1.3 times the regional level). Professional & technical employment, however, was lower at 6.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by resident population vs working population counts. In the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's 2.2% employment growth and a marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.8% over ten years for Ourimbah, based on industry-specific projections applied to its employment mix.

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

The suburb of Ourimbah's income level is approximately average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Ourimbah is $51,347 and the average income stands at $67,121. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Ourimbah would be approximately $56,646 (median) and $74,048 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ourimbah cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 36.4% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,458 residents), which is 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. 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), compared to 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 dwellings 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 exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed 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 comprise the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households making up 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, with 17.0% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 40.7% holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, 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

Ourimbah has 55 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively providing 1,593 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 242 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 30.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

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 (~2,142 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.2 and 10.0% of residents respectively. However, 65.7% of residents claim to be 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 a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (16.7%, or 669 people) than Greater Sydney's 15.5%.

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 and 90.7% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 92.0%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 50.4% of people.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English comprised 32.1%, Australian 28.9%, and Irish 8.8%. These figures were substantially higher than the regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, and 6.5% respectively. Notably, Russian (0.5%), New Zealand (1.0%), and French (0.7%) ethnic groups were also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.5%, and 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 Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 years is notably higher in Ourimbah at 13.4%, while those aged 25-34 years are underrepresented at 11.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 8.6% to 9.7%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 14.3% to 13.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Ourimbah. The number of residents aged 85 years and over is expected to grow by 77%, reaching 142 from 80, leading the demographic shift. Residents aged 65 years and older are anticipated to represent 71% of the population growth. However, the populations aged 55-64 years and 65-74 years are expected to decline.