Yowie Bay

An assessment of population growth drivers in Yowie Bay reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Yowie Bay is around 3,109 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census count of 3,053 people, a rise of 56 individuals (1.8%). The latest estimate by AreaSearch is based on resident population data from June 2025 and nine validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density in Yowie Bay is 2,590 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 49% of overall population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Applying these projections to Yowie Bay indicates an above median population growth is projected until 2041, with the suburb expected to expand by 647 persons over this period, reflecting a total increase of 20.6%.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Yowie Bay has seen approximately 2 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 10 homes. As of FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Historically, an average of 3 new residents per year has been associated with each dwelling in the area between FY-21 and FY-25. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $607,000, suggesting a focus on premium market properties.

In FY-26, $2.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yowie Bay has significantly less development activity (90.0% below regional average per person). Recent development has solely comprised attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location currently has around 6189 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Yowie Bay is expected to grow by approximately 640 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Looking ahead, Yowie Bay is expected to grow by 640 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely impacting the area. Major projects include Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, StorHub Miranda Self Storage, Miranda Centre Place Plan and Public Domain Plan, and 148-150 President Avenue Townhouses. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Yowie Bay ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Yowie Bay has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 1,626 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is lower than the Greater Sydney average at 63.9%. According to Census responses, 44.0% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction stands out with an employment share 1.4 times higher than the regional level.

Finance & insurance employs only 5.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities due to its predominantly residential nature. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.4% and employment fell by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Yowie Bay's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Yowie Bay had a median taxpayer income of $71,002 and an average income of $92,919. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on 10.32% Wage Price Index growth from financial year ending June 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,329 (median) and $102,508 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Yowie Bay's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 96th percentiles. Income distribution data shows 36.5% of residents earn over $4,000 annually, contrasting with metropolitan Sydney where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 48.9% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting high consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Yowie Bay's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yowie Bay stood at 49.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 7.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Yowie Bay was $750, higher than Sydney metro's figure of $470. Nationally, Yowie Bay's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Yowie Bay features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.7% of all households, including 47.1% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 15.6% and group households at 0.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Yowie Bay shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Yowie Bay's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (21.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.6% in secondary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yowie Bay has 16 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses only. There is one route operating, offering a total of 109 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 94%.

On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 44% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 15 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Yowie Bay, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (1,976 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 72.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. 22.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (705 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, broadly in line with the general population.

Yowie Bay ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yowie Bay, as per the census conducted on 29 August 2016, showed a lower cultural diversity with 85.0% of its residents born in Australia, 95.7% being citizens, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 65.9% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.6%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, Russian (0.6%) Croatian (1.2%), and Macedonian (0.8%) ethnicities had higher representations in Yowie Bay compared to their regional averages of 0.4%, 0.7%, and 0.4% respectively.

Yowie Bay hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Yowie Bay is 46 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds Australia's median age of 38 years. In comparison with Greater Sydney's average, the 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Yowie Bay at 16.7%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.7% to 15.5%, whereas the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for Yowie Bay in 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the 75-84 age cohort projected to grow by 126 people (55%) from 230 to 357 individuals. The aging population trend is evident, as those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations in the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to decrease.