Long Beach (NSW)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region, combined with fresh address confirmations from Districts post-Census, the suburb of Long Beach has an estimated population of 1,694 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 64 people (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 1,758 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,688, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population count represents a density of 176 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and capacity for future expansion. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Long Beach has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.6%, exceeding the SA3 region. Population increases in the locality were mostly driven by domestic arrivals from other states, which accounted for approximately 69.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Long Beach is characterized by a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, based on Districts compilations of local statistical boundaries. In March 2026, there were 651 employed local residents, while the jobless rate was 1.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and labor participation fell significantly short of the regional benchmark (47.5% compared to 60.6%). Census figures indicate that a moderate 13.6% of residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The latest postcode-level tax statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that income levels in the suburb of Long Beach are below the national average, with a median of $46,842 and an average of $58,165. This is lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $51,676 for the median and $64,168 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Long Beach were modest, falling in the 25th to 28th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 31.6% of local residents (535 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan region where this bracket represents . After housing costs, residents retain of their income, ranking in the th percentile nationwide, while the local SEIFA income index ranks in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing structure in the suburb of Long Beach was dominated by houses at 91.2%, with other formats like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings representing 8.7%, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Long Beach were significantly higher than the Regional NSW benchmark, standing at 48.6%, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (35.3%) or rented (16.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the Regional NSW average at $1,699, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively. Across the nation, monthly mortgage payments in the suburb of Long Beach are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents run higher than the national figure of $375.

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Family units represent the majority of households at 77.6%, consisting of couples with children at 24.6%, couples without children at 42.7%, and single parent households at 8.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households representing 19.6% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The area shows lower tertiary attainment rates, with university qualification levels at 21.0%, which is well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade credentials are prominent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 32.1%.

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Public transit assessment indicates there are 43 active transit stops in the suburb of Long Beach, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 6 different routes, which provide a combined total of 143 passenger services per week. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 231 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb of Long Beach is primarily residential, the vast majority of working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 97%. Dwellings have an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 13.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Residents of the suburb of Long Beach display above-average health profiles, based on Districts measurements of mortality levels and chronic disease prevalence, coupled with standard rates of typical health issues across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population, which equals about 846 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Long Beach has below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 95.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.9% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in the suburb of Long Beach is 51 years, which is notably higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 20.1% locally, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 7.0%. This local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly above the national proportion of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 75 to 84 age bracket has increased from 7.2% to 8.5% of the local population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.0% to 11.4%. By the demographic profile of the suburb of Long Beach is projected to adjust, with the to age bracket increasing by ( people) to grow from to while the number of residents aged to is projected to decrease by .

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Long Beach currently has an estimated 72 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 44 children aged 0-2 and 29 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 29% by 2041 (to approximately 93 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 145. 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).