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Rest of NSW / Wollongong
$690
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+10.1%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
3,479
People
17 Jul 2026
+1.4%
Growth since 2021
Census
8
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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3,479
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 3,432 people
1.4 km²
Land area
2,485 /km²
Density
7.2%
Unemployment
23 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of East Corrimal is situated 63 kilometers south-southwest from the Sydney CBD. According to population analyses, the local population is estimated at approximately 3,479 as of May 2026. This figure is derived from annual SA2-level estimated resident population data and quarterly updated national address files. This estimate indicates minimal population change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,432 residents. Locally, the real estate market is characterized by a strong presence of semi-detached dwellings and apartments, alongside an above-average renting population. Taxpayers in the area earn an average income of $77,179, and the local workforce includes a notable concentration of education sector employees. Demographically, the suburb of East Corrimal exhibits a standard age distribution, with population growth trends showing limited expansion. Despite this low population growth, the area is one of the most active in the nation for planned major infrastructure projects, which are expected to support future demand. The suburb also boasts outstanding service amenities, and property sales volumes are significantly above average relative to the population size.
Estimated residents are up from 3,432 at the 2021 Census — a change of 47 people, or 1.4%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 125 residents by 2041 — growth of 3.6% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around East Corrimal, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 96th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.6% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Weak local employment drivers
East Corrimal ranks in the 22nd percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 2.2/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Weak housing market ranking
East Corrimal ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for housing (score 1.6/10).
A low composite housing ranking suggests the local market has lagged comparable areas on the measures Districts tracks.
Elevated unemployment
Unemployment in East Corrimal is 7.2%.
Higher unemployment increases tenancy risk and can weigh on rental demand and price growth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for East Corrimal. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in East Corrimal, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Districts' evaluation of ABS building approval records indicates that the suburb of East Corrimal averages approximately 23 residential approvals annually. This totals an estimated 116 approved dwellings over the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 24 approvals recorded during FY-26. With only 0.1 new residents per home entering the area annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, construction rates are keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and supporting population growth potential. The average value of these new approvals is $517,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end residential market. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $22.5 million were registered during the current financial year, indicating steady non-residential development.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity in the suburb of East Corrimal is slightly elevated, running 17.0% higher than the regional per-capita average over the 5 year timeframe. This provides buyers with choice while helping sustain local property values, despite a recent slowdown in building pace. The split in new construction is 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses and apartments. This high proportion of medium-density housing offers entry-level pricing and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area maintains a low-density character, averaging about 329 individuals for every approved dwelling.
Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of East Corrimal will add 125 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimation by Districts. The current rate of housing delivery suggests supply will easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating growth beyond standard forecasts.
Districts' assessment of the Wollongong LGA register has identified 25 substantial retail development applications lodged in East Corrimal over the past 5 years (23 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 14 were approved (56%, or 100% of those decided) while 4 are under assessment.
25 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 9 | 185,138 | 1,089 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 24 | 184,871 | 1,132 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 14/50.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 157/24.8% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 14/50.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 476/75.2% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 23 | 188,882 | 790 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 116 | 944,410 | 3,950 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 3 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 6.8 | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 1.1 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Persons per Approval | 329 | 158 | 202 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 517 | 342 | 390 |
| Commercial Development Value | 22,461 | 105,080,908 | 289,457 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 23 | 100 | 81 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
East Corrimal has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and developmental activities are key drivers of regional performance. Districts has identified a total of 10 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, The Works Corrimal, Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach, and the 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses, with the key developments outlined below.
Residential Development
ConstructionThree three-bedroom townhouses on an 804 sqm residential infill site in East Corrimal. Planning approval has been issued and the project was in its final funding/completion phase as of December 2024, with the developer planning to sell the completed dwellings.
Source 1 for 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses (opens in new tab)Source 2 for 79 Dobbie Avenue Townhouses (opens in new tab)
Sports & Recreation
PlanningWollongong City Council and Transport for NSW are progressing detailed designs for safer walking and cycling connections around Corrimal Train Station and East Corrimal shops. The works include a 2.5m wide shared path on Murray Road from Corrimal Station to Cawley Street and on Duff Parade between Railway Street and Murray Road, four raised pedestrian crossings, pedestrian refuge crossings, splitter island upgrades at the Murray Road and Pioneer Road roundabout, a proposed high pedestrian activity zone, kerb and gutter works, lighting, signage, line marking and tree replacement.
Source 1 for Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Murray Road Shared Path and Corrimal Station Connections (opens in new tab)
Health & Medical
PlanningA major redevelopment of the IRT Towradgi Retirement Village site. While a 2025 proposal for an 87-unit seniors living community (Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach) was not approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel in April 2026 due to site constraints including flooding, IRT Group is currently exploring alternative development pathways to deliver diverse and accessible housing on the land.
Source 1 for Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Elements at IRT Towradgi Beach (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionThe Corrimal Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program enables high-density residential growth within 400m of the station. The flagship project, 'The Works Corrimal' (formerly Corrimal Coke Works), is a masterplanned precinct delivering roughly 850 dwellings and 9ha of parkland. As of 2026, construction is progressing on Stage 1 (179 apartments), while Stage 2A is undergoing assessment for built form variations. The development integrates heritage preservation of historic chimneys and coke ovens with modern apartments and a retail plaza.
Source 1 for Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area (opens in new tab)
Communities
ConstructionA small residential development of 3 premium townhouses on an 834sqm site in Towradgi, a beachside suburb approximately 5km north of Wollongong. Developed by Assured Projects Pty Ltd and funded through CrowdProperty staged construction financing. The homes are architecturally designed with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan living, alfresco entertaining areas, and secure garaging. Units are being marketed for sale via Dignam Real Estate at a price guide of $1,650,000 to $1,750,000 each, with completion targeted for mid-2025.
Source 1 for 61 Marlo Road Townhouses, Towradgi (opens in new tab)Source 2 for 61 Marlo Road Townhouses, Towradgi (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around East Corrimal (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 323m² land
Listed 22 Dec 2025
$670,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 20 July 2026
$1,600,000–$1,690,000
Semi-Detached For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 3 Dec 2025
$2,000,000–$2,190,000
Semi-Detached For Sale · 4 bed · 349m² land
Listed 22 Apr 2026
$1,750,000–$1,840,000
Semi-Detached For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 11 June 2026
$1,590,000–$1,630,000
House For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 27 July 2026
Price not recorded
Semi-Detached For Sale · 4 bed · 351m² land
Listed 29 July 2026
$1,750,000
House · 4 bed · 232m² land
Listed 19 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 17 in 2026 · 107 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in East Corrimal with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Corrimal | — | 3,479 | — | — | — |
| Bellambi | 0.9 km | 4,216 | — | — | — |
| Towradgi | 1.1 km | 3,270 | — | — | — |
| Corrimal | 1.5 km | 7,780 | — | — | — |
| Russell Vale | 2.1 km | 1,600 | — | — | — |
| Tarrawanna | 2.2 km | 2,234 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Meadow | 2.6 km | 7,552 | — | — | — |
| Woonona | 3.2 km | 12,177 | — | — | — |
| Balgownie | 3.6 km | 5,690 | — | — | — |
| Mount Ousley | 3.9 km | 1,627 | — | — | — |
| North Wollongong | 4.1 km | 2,419 | — | — | — |
| Bulli | 4.9 km | 7,245 | — | — | — |
| Gwynneville | 5.0 km | 3,407 | — | — | — |
| Keiraville | 5.5 km | 4,111 | — | — | — |
| Wollongong | 5.6 km | 22,816 | — | — | — |
| Mount Keira | 6.3 km | 1,616 | — | — | — |
| West Wollongong | 6.6 km | 5,485 | — | — | — |
| Thirroul | 6.8 km | 6,474 | — | — | — |
| Mangerton | 7.2 km | 3,233 | — | — | — |
| Coniston | 7.3 km | 2,402 | — | — | — |
| Austinmer | 8.1 km | 2,691 | — | — | — |
| Figtree | 8.3 km | 12,950 | — | — | — |
| Cordeaux Heights | 10.7 km | 4,620 | — | — | — |
| Unanderra | 11.0 km | 5,555 | — | — | — |
| Cringila | 11.2 km | 2,204 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong semi-detached presence
Above-average renting population
Outstanding service amenity
Average taxpayer income of $77,179
Notable education employment base
Strong apartment presence
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
Population Growth
2.5
Density
7.8
Development Activity
2.3
Employment Drivers
2.2
Infrastructure Drivers
9.6
Education
4.9
Amenities
9.7
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
East Corrimal is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on Districts' assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Analyzing updates from the ABS for the broader region alongside address verifications by Districts since the Census, the suburb of East Corrimal has an estimated population of 3,479 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 47 residents (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census record of 3,432 individuals. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 3,468 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data, combined with 25 new validated addresses added after the Census. The current population translates to a density of 2,485 residents per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top national quartile for density. The main driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 61.0% of total gains in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment performance in East Corrimal has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally
Detail
East Corrimal features a capable labor pool, with key service industries adequately represented, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the previous year according to Districts data aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,786 individuals are employed while the local unemployment rate stands at 3.1% above the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, indicating potential for enhancement, and workforce participation exceeds typical levels at 66.4% relative to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data reveals that 33.0% of residents work from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The suburb of East Corrimal shows a strong concentration in education & training jobs, which are times more prevalent than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has minimal representation at compared to regionally. The comparison between local job numbers and resident worker counts indicates that the suburb is predominantly residential with limited local employment opportunities.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on Districts comparative assessment
Detail
According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by Districts, taxpayer incomes in the suburb of East Corrimal are very high compared to national standards. Taxpayers in the suburb of East Corrimal reported a median income of $61,019 and an average income of $77,179, compared to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $67,316 for median income and $85,144 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual incomes reached the 57th percentile ($840 per week), whereas household incomes were positioned at the 36th percentile. The largest income bracket contains 28.3% of residents (984 people) earning between and which aligns with the regional distribution where fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume a significant portion of income, leaving only remaining, which ranks in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
East Corrimal displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Detail
Census data reveals that the housing stock in the suburb of East Corrimal consists of 49.0% standalone houses and 50.9% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses comprise 82.6% and alternative options make up 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of East Corrimal lag behind regional averages at 32.1%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 28.7% and rentals making up 39.2% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is higher than the regional average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $361 is higher than the regional figure of $330. By national standards, mortgage payments in the suburb of East Corrimal are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs remain below the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
East Corrimal features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 65.5% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parents at 13.4%. Non-family households account for 34.5%, with single-person households at 30.2% and group shared households at 4.1%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational attainment in East Corrimal aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
Detail
The educational achievements in the area are high relative to the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 28.2% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 38.5% of the population aged 15 and over holding credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 27.4%.
Engagement in education is high, with of residents enrolled in studies. This group is composed of in primary school, in high school, and in tertiary study.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
944m · score 96
Child Care
480m · score 95
GP
828m · score 86
Government Services
8.1km · score 96
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport services in the suburb of East Corrimal include 21 active transit stops, comprising a combination of bus and rail options. These stops are serviced by 18 separate routes, which run a combined 1,220 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with the average home located 153 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars remaining the main transport choice for 93% of journeys. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per home, which is lower than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 33.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
Transit services average 174 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately weekly trips for each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health outcomes in East Corrimal are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Health assessments indicate below-average outcomes in the suburb of East Corrimal, based on mortality data and chronic illness rates, with common conditions slightly elevated across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of residents (~1,997 people) covered, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.
Psychological conditions and arthritis are the most common ailments, affecting 9.2% and 9.0% of the population. However, 66.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates higher than average. Residents aged 65 and older account for of the population ( people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of , while overall national health rankings align with average figures.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
East Corrimal ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity in the suburb of East Corrimal is lower than average, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.9% of the population, citizens representing 89.6%, and English-only speakers at home making up 90.2%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.8% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, equal to the proportion of 0.1% in Regional NSW.
The most common parental ancestries reported in the suburb of East Corrimal are English at 28.1%, Australian at 26.9%, and Irish at 7.6%. Certain backgrounds show higher representation than the wider region, including Welsh ancestry at of the population (compared to regionally), Hungarian at (compared to ), and Dutch at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
East Corrimal's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Detail
The median age in the suburb of East Corrimal is 38, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and identical to the national average of 38. The 25 to 34 demographic is highly represented at 15.4% of the population compared to the region, while the 75 to 84 bracket is smaller at 5.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 13.5% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.2% to 12.1%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.4% to 12.3%. Projections suggest the age profile will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by ( people) to reach from while the to and to age groups are projected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
East Corrimal was found to possess well below average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as preschool and out of school hours care are well-supplied while long day care appears more constrained.
Detail
East Corrimal currently has an estimated 236 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 126 children aged 0-2 and 84 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 264 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 301. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
8.0
Income
5.9
Age
4.9
Household Composition
3.1
Housing
1.6
Cultural Diversity
3.8
Health
4.1
Housing Cost
7.9
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
7.8
Districts incorporates regional projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a base are applied. The age-group growth rates from these combined sources are projected forward from 2032 through 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of East Corrimal is expected to experience growth in line with the weakest quartile of regional locations across the country, increasing by 136 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 3.6% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 3,479 | 2,969,324 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 1.4% | 4.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 3,432 | 2,829,637 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 39.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 61.0% | 58.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 3.6% | 7.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 2,485 | 3 | 3 |
Districts analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region reveals that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 2.1% and the labor force grew by 2.0%, leaving the unemployment level practically unchanged. This contrasts with Regional NSW, which saw employment fall by 0.9%, labor force shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer further context for future employment patterns in the suburb of East Corrimal. When national five-year and ten-year industry growth forecasts are mapped against the local industry profile, local employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, mirroring national trends of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though outcomes will vary by sector. This calculation is a weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,786 | 14,651,372 | 75,019 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 17.1% | 15.2% | 17.5% |
| –Education & Training | 13.2% | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| –Construction | 10.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Labour Force | 1,924 | 15,298,546 | 79,017 |
| Participation Rate | 66.4% | 67.2% | 66.2% |
| Working from Home | 33.0% | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.6% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 22 | 100 | 35 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 67,316 | 63,034 | 63,504 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 85,144 | 81,013 | 83,426 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 61,019 | 57,137 | 57,563 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 77,179 | 73,435 | 75,622 |
| Median Household Income | 1,518 | 1,746 | 1,796 |
| –$0 to 399 | 89 (6.2%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 3,565 (6.6%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 270 (18.7%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 9,128 (16.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 353 (24.5%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 10,857 (20.1%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 408 (28.3%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 16,042 (29.7%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 151 (10.5%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 6,428 (11.9%) |
| –$4,000+ | 170 (11.8%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 7,940 (14.7%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,179 | 2,120 | 2,319 |
| –$0 to 399 | 31 (3.3%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 939 (2.6%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 87 (9.2%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 3,360 (9.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 201 (21.3%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 6,902 (19.1%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 325 (34.4%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 12,250 (33.9%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 151 (16.0%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 5,782 (16.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 149 (15.8%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 6,866 (19.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 840 | 805 | 806 |
| –$0 to 399 | 758 (21.8%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 35,419 (25.1%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 919 (26.4%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 34,714 (24.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 922 (26.5%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 33,585 (23.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 738 (21.2%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 29,492 (20.9%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 52 (1.5%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 2,963 (2.1%) |
| –$3,500+ | 90 (2.6%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 4,939 (3.5%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 24.9% | 22.8% | 23.5% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 22.3% | 24.4% | 26.6% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 5,343 | 6,376 | 6,503 |
| SEIFA Score | 5.2 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
East Corrimal at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$690/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+10.1%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 10.1% year on year to $690/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $361/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,415 | 9,275,218 | 51,524 |
| –Owned Outright | 32.1% | 32.1% | 34.4% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 28.7% | 36.2% | 31.3% |
| –Rented | 39.2% | 31.7% | 34.3% |
| –Detached Houses | 49.0% | 72.5% | 58.9% |
| –Semi-Detached | 38.5% | 12.6% | 14.5% |
| –Apartments | 11.1% | 14.3% | 25.7% |
| –Other Dwellings | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,167 | 1,863 | 2,189 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 361 | 375 | 400 |
| –$0-149/wk | 6.5% | 7.3% | 10.9% |
| –$150-349/wk | 35.3% | 33.4% | 26.1% |
| –$350-649/wk | 53.4% | 50.9% | 54.4% |
| –$650-949/wk | 4.9% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,235 | 1,189 | 1,279 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 32.9% | 24.6% | 28.1% |
| –Rent / Income | 23.8% | 21.5% | 22.3% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,441 | 10,142,077 | 53,960 |
| Median Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,422 | 9,275,217 | 51,532 |
| –Lone Person Households | 30.2% | 25.6% | 27.5% |
| –Group Households | 4.1% | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| –Other Households | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 65.5% | 70.5% | 66.9% |
| –Couple with Children | 25.7% | 31.4% | 29.5% |
| –Couple No Children | 24.8% | 26.8% | 26.1% |
| –One Parent Family | 13.4% | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Currently Married | 38.7% | 46.5% | 44.1% |
| Never Married | 40.1% | 36.5% | 39.1% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 28.2% | 30.4% | 33.6% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 21.2% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 27.4% | 22.0% | 22.9% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 33.3% | 36.8% | 32.7% |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 11,054 | 61 |
| Total School Attendance | 841 | 4,176,099 | 20,936 |
| ICSEA Score | 987 | 1,001 | 1,053 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 49 | 100 | 71 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corrimal High School | Secondary | 549 | 938 | 0.16 |
| 2 | Corrimal East Public School | Primary | 292 | 1037 | 0.54 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
1.4km · score 74
Hospital
5.4km · score 95
Shopping Centre
3.8km · score 77
Banks
1.4km · score 83
Pharmacy
1.1km · score 83
Fitness Centre
1.4km · score 88
Schools
511m · score 96
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 21 | 171,981 | 1,057 |
| Routes | 18 | 12,966 | 185 |
| Weekly Trips | 1,220 | 1,140,068 | 10,292 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 51 | 235 | 78 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 153 | 7,586 | 168 |
| Population per Stop | 166 | 161 | 133 |
| Population per Trip | 2.9 | 24.3 | 13.6 |
| Population per Route | 194 | 2,136 | 758 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 80 | 100 | 56 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Work from Home | 33.0% | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 66.1% | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Two Mode | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 92.8% | 84.1% | 87.0% |
| –Train | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| –Bus | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| –Walk | 1.9% | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| –Cycle | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 57.4% | 55.7% | 56.8% |
| Need for Assistance | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 66.8% | 69.8% | 68.6% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.4% | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 6.5% | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| –Arthritis | 9.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| –Asthma | 8.3% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| –Cancer | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| –Diabetes | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.0% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.2% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| –Stroke | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Other Condition | 7.9% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 17.1% | 29.3% | 22.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 70.7% | 77.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.6% | 83.8% | 87.8% |
| Speak English Only | 90.2% | 76.4% | 83.7% |
| Speak Other Language | 9.8% | 23.6% | 16.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| –Christianity | 50.8% | 47.5% | 51.0% |
| –Hinduism | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| –Islam | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| –No Religion | 45.7% | 41.6% | 43.1% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | East Corrimal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Largest Age Group | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 18.0% | 17.5% | 15.3% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 66.1% | 64.7% | 66.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 17.3% | 17.8% | 18.0% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 18.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 53.0% | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
East Corrimal contains 1 Long Day Care centre (49 places), 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (25 places) and 1 OSHC facility (52 places), while overall provision relative to the local child population appears limited compared to national benchmarks, and is below the Regional NSW average, though with certain cohorts and service types experiencing tighter provision. Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 236 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 2.9 - placing the area among the bottom 30% nationally for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 4.3 children per place (lower quintile supply). Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show an undersupply of LDC places across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with just 49 places across 1 facility serving a total of 126 children while preschool supply is moderate with 1 facility providing 25 places (3.4 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional NSW average of 4.4). To meet the Regional NSW average 43 new places would be required (LDC+PSK to service the under 5 age group). Meanwhile, with projected population growth of 3.6% between now and 2041, and 11.9% in the under 5 age group in particular, not considering current depressed supply, 18 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower than average employment performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 24.2 per 100 residents with 841 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This notably elevated rate of school supply suggests many students travel to the area from beyond the immediate surrounds, typically amplifying local childcare demand given school-run proximity. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Rather unsurprisingly, out of school hours child care - serving school age children - was found to be much more abundant than other service types in the area. Fee analysis shows fees are notably lower than national averages. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
4 school catchments intersect East Corrimal (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,551 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,012 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.5 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between East Corrimal and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts