Tamarama

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Feb 2026, the suburb of Tamarama's estimated population is around 1,610. This reflects an increase of 132 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,478. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,601 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 12 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 5,366 persons per square kilometer, placing Tamarama in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 8.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (6.0%) and the SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Tamarama.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas. The suburb of Tamarama is expected to expand by 37 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Tamarama, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Tamarama has seen approximately 8 new homes approved each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 44 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 new residents per year arrive with each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings in Tamarama is $1,490,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tamarama shows 87.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing. The location has approximately 617 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Tamarama is expected to grow by 28 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Tamarama has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Miramar Bronte, Bronte Collection, Pacific Ave, Tamarama, and Pearl Bondi Beach. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Tamarama exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Tamarama's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.6% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%.

As of December 2025, 1,033 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 79.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 66.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

Professional & technical had particularly high representation at 2.3 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance was lower at 8.1%. The area offered limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force also grew by 2.9%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.2%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tamarama's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Tamarama had a median income among taxpayers of $94,007 with an average level of $192,343. This places it in the top percentile nationally compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates are approximately $102,336 for median income and $209,385 for average income as of that date. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Tamarama, between the 99th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 55.1% of locals (887 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (65.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Tamarama. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 99th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Tamarama features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Tamarama's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.9% houses and 77.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tamarama was at 27.3%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 25.9% and rented dwellings made up 46.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $4,109, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $850, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Tamarama's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tamarama features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.0% of all households, including 31.3% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households at 10.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Tamarama demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Tamarama's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 64.4% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 43.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 15.6%, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 7.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.6% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.3% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Tamarama has eight operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by two routes, facilitating 792 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 98 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 65% of residents, while trains and buses account for 12% and 7% respectively. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 66.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 113 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 99 weekly trips per individual stop.

Tamarama's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Tamarama's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 102% of the total population (1,649 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (5.0%) and asthma (4.8%). 82.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Tamarama has 9.2% of residents aged 65 and over (148 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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

Tamarama's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Tamarama, making up 36.5% of its population. However, Judaism stood out as being substantially overrepresented, comprising 7.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English at 25.1%, Australian at 21.8%, and Other at 10.7%. Notably, French (2.3% vs regional 0.5%), New Zealand (1.6% vs regional 0.5%), and Russian (1.2% vs regional 0.4%) were overrepresented among ethnic groups in Tamarama.

Tamarama's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Tamarama's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 years has strong representation at 21.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 8.1%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 12.6% of Tamarama's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 15.0% to 13.1%, and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 5.7% to 4.5%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Tamarama. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 21 people (95%) from 22 to 43. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.