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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Yowie Bay is around 3,113, reflecting a growth of 60 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,053. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,108 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is approximately 2,594 persons per square kilometer, placing Yowie Bay in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 2.0% since the last census is within 2.0 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.0%, indicating strong population fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors. AreaSearch projects an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed, with Yowie Bay expected to expand by 759 persons to the year 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 24.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to expand by 759 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 24.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Yowie Bay has had approximately 2 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 10 homes. As of FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. This results in an average of 38.6 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $607,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $2.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yowie Bay has significantly less development activity, 91.0% below regional average per person. Recent development has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings, a shift from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses. The location has approximately 6514 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established market with around 6514 residents per new home built. Looking ahead, Yowie Bay is expected to grow by 754 residents through to 2041, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price increases if current development rates do not match population growth.

Looking ahead, Yowie Bay is expected to grow by 754 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

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

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AreaSearch analysis places Yowie Bay well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Yowie Bay has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment grew by 1.0% over the past year.

Residents' participation in the workforce is similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.2%. 44.0% of residents work from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, finance & insurance employs only 5.6% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, and the labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yowie Bay's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Yowie Bay is high nationally. The median income is $71,002 and the average income is $92,919. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Yowie Bay would be approximately $77,293 (median) and $101,152 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Yowie Bay rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 96th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The earnings profile shows that 36.5% of locals (1,136 people) earn $4000 or more weekly, differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Notably, 48.9% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

In Yowie Bay, according to the latest Census, 86.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% for houses and 44.1% for other dwellings. Home ownership in Yowie Bay stood at 49.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented dwellings at 7.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $750 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Yowie Bay's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 account for 16.3%, comprising 15.6% lone person households and 0.5% group households. 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

Educational qualifications in Yowie Bay trail regional benchmarks; 32.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are 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; 29.3% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary education (9.6%), primary education (9.0%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

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

Yowie Bay has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 109 weekly passenger trips combined. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 153 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation 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, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 15 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately six 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 per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 64% of the total population (1,978 people) have private health cover, which is higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 6.0% of residents respectively. Notably, 72.8% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.2% (722 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for 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's population showed lower cultural diversity, with 85.0% born in Australia, 95.7% being citizens, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 65.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry 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 than 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 exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 37 and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Yowie Bay at 16.6%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented locally at 5.0%. According to the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.7% to 15.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.8%. Population forecasts for Yowie Bay indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to expand by 145 people, increasing from 516 to 662 individuals. This expansion represents a 28% increase in this cohort. Meanwhile, the population aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 52% of the total growth during this period. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group is projected to decline by 2 people.