Primbee

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

As of Feb 2026, Primbee's population is estimated at around 1,620, a decrease of 3 people (0.2%) since the 2021 Census which reported 1,623 people. This change reflects an estimated resident population of 1,615 from AreaSearch following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 10 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 503 persons per square kilometer. Primbee's population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia aggregations released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Primbee is expected to increase by 8 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 0.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Primbee according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Primbee saw around 13 new homes approved annually between FY-21 and FY-25. A total of 68 homes were approved in these five years, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are built at an average cost of $591,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment. This year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting Primbee's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Primbee records elevated construction activity, with 33.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. However, recent construction activity has eased.

New development consists of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 82.0% houses). This indicates decreasing developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles. Primbee has approximately 159 people per dwelling approval, indicating low density market conditions. Future projections estimate Primbee will add 3 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two major projects potentially impacting this region: Warrawong Community Health Centre, Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study, Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library, and Warrawong Plaza Redevelopment. The following details those likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Primbee face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Primbee has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well-represented. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 10.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 661 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.3% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Primbee lags behind Regional NSW at 54.4% compared to 61.3%. Census responses show that a moderate 23.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Primbee has strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.5% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Primbee's labour force remained stable at 0.0%, while employment decreased by 1.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 1.2%, the labour force contract by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Primbee's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In financial year ended June 2023, Primbee's median taxpayer income was $51,672, with an average of $62,663. Nationally, these figures were $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,250 (median) and $68,215 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Primbee's household, family, and personal incomes fell between the 22nd and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 445 people (27.5%) earned between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the surrounding region at 29.9%. Housing affordability was severe with only 83.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile nationally.

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

In Primbee, as per the latest Census evaluation, 81.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 18.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is comparable to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Primbee stood at 42.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.4% and rented ones at 31.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,904, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Primbee was $350, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Primbee's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,904 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Primbee features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 65.6% of all households, consisting of 26.7% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.4%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Regional NSW average.

Primbee faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.2%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (29.6%). A total of 24.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 10.6% in primary, 5.0% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 5.0% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Primbee has 20 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that collectively facilitate 558 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 117 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 93%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 23.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Primbee is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Primbee.

AreaSearch's assessment found notable mortality rates and high prevalence of chronic conditions across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 52% (~838 people) have private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and mental health issues (9.3%). Conversely, 64.1% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents face substantial health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Primbee has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over (370 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some difficulties, broadly aligning with national rankings.

In terms of cultural diversity, Primbee records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Primbee's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 19.2% born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Primbee at 62.1%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (26.2%), English (23.0%), and Other (7.1%).

Notably, Spanish (1.7%) and Macedonian (3.2%) groups are overrepresented in Primbee compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively. Hungarian representation is also higher at 0.5%.

Primbee hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Primbee is 43 years, matching Regional NSW's figure of 43 and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 25-34 are notably prominent at 13.0%, while those aged 65-74 comprise a smaller percentage (11.0%) compared to Regional NSW. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 11.6% to 13.0%, and the 35-44 cohort has risen from 11.0% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 15.3% to 13.2%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 5.9% to 4.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Primbee's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 17% (35 people), reaching a total of 246 individuals from its current count of 210. Conversely, population declines are forecast for both the 45-54 and 5-14 age cohorts.