Austinmer (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address records confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Austinmer has a projected residency of approximately 2,668 individuals in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 57 residents (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 2,725 individuals. This shift is calculated from a local population footprint of 2,663, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 combined with 5 new confirmed residential addresses registered since the Census. Such occupancy levels yield a population density of 794 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across other regions monitored by Districts. Inbound demographic momentum was primarily driven by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Austinmer features a highly qualified labor pool with a substantial concentration of white-collar professionals, a low jobless rate of 2.7%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 1.2%, based on Districts statistical aggregations. In March 2026, 1,405 local residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate sat 1.4% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated, reaching 66.2% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a substantial 51.5% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects temporary pandemic containment measures.

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Tax data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal earnings in the suburb of Austinmer are exceptionally high by national standards. The median annual taxable income for residents is $64,723, with an average taxable income of $98,209, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated at approximately $71,402 for the median and $108,344 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes all rank highly, placing between the 85th and 92nd percentiles nationwide. Income distribution shows that 30.6% of residents (816 people) earn more than weekly, contrasting with the wider region where the - bracket is most common at . The high proportion of top-tier earners, with exceeding weekly, points to substantial financial resources in the area. After accounting for housing costs, households retain of their income, indicating high disposable income and placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 82.7% standalone houses and 17.3% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, units, or other structures, which is very similar to the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. The proportion of residents who own their homes outright is high compared to Regional NSW at 45.7%, while the remaining properties are either held with a mortgage (35.3%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,726, substantially above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $550, compared to the regional figure of $330. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 80.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 40.6%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. The remaining 19.5% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 17.1% and group households representing 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 persons, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment in the suburb of Austinmer is high compared to regional averages, with 51.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the local SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 15.5%.

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Public transport analysis identifies 21 active transit stops in the suburb of Austinmer, including a combination of train stations and bus stops. These stops accommodate 21 distinct routes, which together provide 1,267 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household. A high proportion of residents, 51.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes in the suburb of Austinmer, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which reveals a low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of the population (1,751 people) holding cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Austinmer displays a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 82.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 95.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 41.8% of residents. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is practice by 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Austinmer is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, but older than the national median of 38 years. The local demographic profile features a high proportion of people aged 45 - 54 years at 12.8%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small at 10.1% compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.2% to 7.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 9.9% to 11.3%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 14.9% to 13.3%. Population projections for suggest changes in the local age profile, with the to age group expected to experience the greatest growth at , adding residents to reach a total of while contractions are anticipated in the to and to cohorts.

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Austinmer currently has an estimated 160 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 82 children aged 0-2 and 54 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 171 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 276. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.