Point Clare (NSW)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and newly identified residences verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Point Clare is estimated to be approximately 4,044 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 70 people (1.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 3,974 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,044, which Districts determined by analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 1,210 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across Australian areas evaluated by Districts. The post-census growth of 1.8% in the suburb of Point Clare trails the wider SA3 region (2.6%) by 0.8 percentage points, showing solid growth dynamics. The local population expansion was mostly driven by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly skilled with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 1.8% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 3.7%, according to aggregated regional statistics. Working residents numbered 2,009 as of March 2026, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.4 percentage points below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%. However, participation in the labor force is significantly lower, standing at 61.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a substantial 40.4% of residents worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Aggregated ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that the median taxpayer income in the area was $49,769, while the average income was $64,661. These figures sit below national averages and compare to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $54,905 for the median and $71,334 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the locality are modest, ranking between the 39th and 42nd percentiles. In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket accounts for 28.6% of the population (1,156 residents), which aligns closely with the Greater Sydney proportion of . Affordability pressures are notable, with residents retaining of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks local incomes in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 85.8% standalone houses and 14.1% other dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. The rate of home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 38.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (36.0%) or rented (26.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was well below the metro Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to $470 in metro Sydney. From a national perspective, local mortgages are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.4%, consisting of couples with children (31.4%), couples without children (24.6%), and single-parent homes (11.3%). Non-family households account for 31.6% of the total, with single-person households at 29.2% and group living arrangements at 2.6%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational profiles present some areas for development, as university graduation rates stand at 27.3%, which is considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights opportunities for targeted learning programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (25.6%).

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Public transit networks include 36 active stops within the area, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, supporting 1,269 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 191 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by trains at 8%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A high proportion of residents (40.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health assessments point to notable challenges in the locality, with mortality rates and chronic illness showing higher than average prevalence, particularly among older residents. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 53% of the population (~2,123 residents), slightly leading the average SA2 region but tracking below the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9%.

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Cultural diversity in the area is above average, with 10.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 22.6% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.4% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 46 years is considerably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, there is a clear overrepresentation of residents aged 75 to 84 (10.1% locally) and an underrepresentation of those aged 25 to 34 (7.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.9% to 10.9%, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort shrank from 8.6% to 7.7%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to grow by 100 people () from to . The aging trend is pronounced, as individuals aged and over make up of the projected growth, while contractions are anticipated in the to and to cohorts.

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Point Clare currently has an estimated 198 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 120 children aged 0-2 and 80 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 172 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 391. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.0 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.