Soldiers Point (NSW)

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Soldiers Point has an estimated population of approximately 1,564 residents as of May 2026, calculated through Districts' monitoring of ABS demographics and localized address validation. This represents no net change since the 2021 Census, which documented the same population of 1,564 people. The current figure is derived from a base resident population of 1,559 determined by Districts from the ABS Estimated Resident Population release of June 2025, combined with seventy-six new addresses validated post-Census. This headcount yields a density of 1,434 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb above the typical density found in other locations evaluated across the country. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic gains, representing roughly 98.0% of the total growth during recent intervals.

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Soldiers Point features a skilled workforce with a strong presence in the tourism and leisure sectors, a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and employment expansion estimated at 0.8% over the past year according to Districts' regional data aggregation. In March 2026616 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.3% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably lower at 45.6% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (29.8%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to the latest ATO tax statistics aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Soldiers Point has an income profile slightly below the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $46,850 and an average income of $66,744, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $51,685 for the median and $73,632 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Soldiers Point are modest, ranking between the 24th and 32nd percentiles. The largest cohort comprises 27.7% of residents (433 people) earning in the $800 - 1,499 range, which contrasts with the metropolitan region where the - bracket is most common at . Affordability is constrained, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the suburb's income in the th decile.

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The housing stock in Soldiers Point at the time of the latest Census consisted of 62.3% detached houses and 37.7% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses represent 82.6% and alternative dwellings make up 17.4% of properties. Home ownership is high in the suburb, with 48.0% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties are either mortgaged (26.7%) or rented (25.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,152 is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent is $400 compared to the regional figure of $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in Soldiers Point exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the majority of homes at 68.6%, consisting of couples without children at 40.7%, couples with children at 18.5%, and single parent households at 8.3%. Non-family households comprise 31.4% of the total, with lone person households at 28.9% and group living situations at 3.1%. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment in the area is characterized by university qualification rates of 22.2%, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a potential opportunity for local educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 27.4%.

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An analysis of public transport reveals 14 active stops in Soldiers Point, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes that provide a total of 394 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 92% of commuting residents travel by car. Vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A significant portion of the workforce (29.8%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Soldiers Point exhibits positive health profiles based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and chronic disease rates. The occurrence of major health conditions is low across the general population, though it rises above the national average among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, encompassing approximately 53% of the local population, which equates to about 834 people.

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Soldiers Point displays a low level of cultural diversity, with 80.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 56.9% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in Soldiers Point is 56 years, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is strongly represented at 19.7% of the population, compared to a lower concentration in the 25 - 34 bracket at 7.1%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.8% to 10.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 12.1% to 14.0%. In contrast, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to age group decreased from to . By demographic projections point to shifts in the age structure of Soldiers Point. The to bracket is projected to experience the highest growth at , adding residents to reach a total of . This trend of population aging is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are expected in the to and to age cohorts.

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Soldiers Point currently has an estimated 56 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 30 children aged 0-2 and 20 children aged 3-4. Population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 60 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 106. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.