Primbee

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

As of Nov 2025, Primbee's population is estimated at around 1,620 people. This reflects a decrease of 3 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,623 people. AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 11 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 503 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in Primbee.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. By 2041, Primbee is expected to increase by 7 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 1.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Primbee shows approximately 15 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 78 homes were approved, with an additional six approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, housing supply has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice.

Average new home construction cost is $591,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating focus on quality developments. This year, $3.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Primbee's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Primbee has 53.0% more building activity per person. New development consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across various price points.

With around 114 people per dwelling approval, Primbee exhibits low density characteristics. Given stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may be lessened in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Primbee 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 has identified two projects expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Warrawong Community Health Centre, Lake Illawarra Entrance Options Study, Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library, and Warrawong Plaza Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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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. The unemployment rate was 8.7% as of June 2024, showing relative employment stability over the past year according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025670 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.1% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is somewhat lower at 51.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. There is a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.5% of Primbee's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.4%, alongside a 0.3% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Primbee. These projections estimate national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Primbee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Primbee's median income is $51,672 and average income is $62,663. This is lower than the national average of $49,459 median and $62,998 average in Rest of NSW. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,188 (median) and $70,565 (average), based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Primbee's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 22nd and 23rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 27.5% of Primbee's population earns within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Primbee, 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% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Primbee stood at 42.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.4% and rented dwellings at 31.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,904, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Primbee was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $365. Nationally, Primbee's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,904 than 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.6% of all households, including 26.7% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.4%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (29.6%).

A substantial 24.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.6% in primary, 5.0% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education. Primbee Public School serves the local area with an enrollment of 108 students, operating under varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 935). The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 6.7, below the regional average of 12.9, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Primbee shows that there are currently 19 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 19 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 548 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 117 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 78 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 28 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.

Both younger and older age groups show high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 83%. The most prevalent medical issues are arthritis, affecting 10.6% of residents, and mental health problems, impacting 9.3%. A total of 64.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of NSW. Primbee has a higher percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.8%, with 369 people, compared to the Rest of NSW's 19%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, generally mirroring the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Primbee was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Primbee's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 19.2% born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Primbee, accounting for 62.1%, compared to 58.1% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (26.2%), English (23.0%), and Other (7.1%).

Notably, Spanish (1.7%) and Macedonian (3.2%) groups were relatively overrepresented in Primbee compared to regional figures of 0.9% and 3.8%, respectively. Hungarian representation was also higher at 0.5%.

Primbee hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Primbee's median age is 44 years, similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Primbee has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (12.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 11.6% to 12.8%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 15.3% to 13.7%, and the percentage of residents aged 0-4 has dropped from 5.9% to 4.6%. By 2041, Primbee's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 19 people, reaching 246 from 207. Meanwhile, the populations aged 45-54 and 5-14 are expected to decrease.