Summerland Point (NSW)

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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address entries validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Summerland Point has an estimated population of approximately 2,779 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 71 people (2.6%) compared to the 2,708 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population figure of 2,779, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release combined with 2 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 908 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed across areas analyzed by Districts. Throughout the past decade, the suburb of Summerland Point has shown stable expansion with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA3 region. Population gains were chiefly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.0% of the total growth in recent times, though all other components including natural increase and overseas migration remained positive contributors.

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The suburb of Summerland Point has a diverse labor force encompassing both white and blue-collar occupations, with the construction industry showing especially strong representation. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%, and employment grew by an estimated 3.3% over the past year based on Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,327 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is considerably lower at 58.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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The suburb of Summerland Point records a median taxpayer income of $46,706 and an average of $56,754, based on the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national averages, and contrast with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $51,526 for the median and $62,611 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all place between the 18th and 21st percentiles nationally. The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket which contains 29.3% of residents (814 people), very similar to the metropolitan average of . Household budget pressures are high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the st percentile.

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Residential property types in the suburb of Summerland Point at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other housing types like townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 45.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (34.6%) or tenants (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,730 was well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $470 in the metro area. On a national level, mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are above the national average of $375.

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Family households make up the majority of homes at 73.7%, which includes 23.5% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.3% of households, consisting of lone person households at 24.3% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size of 2.5 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The suburb of Summerland Point records relatively low levels of formal qualifications, with the university qualification rate of 11.4% sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from trade or technical institutions, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 36.5%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Summerland Point include 14 active bus stops. These stops are served by 18 distinct routes, which provide a total of 210 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 195 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a predominantly residential suburb, most employed residents commute out of the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per household, which is above the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 21.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators point to significant challenges in the suburb of Summerland Point, according to Districts analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~1,373 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Summerland Point has lower cultural diversity metrics than average, with 87.8% of the population born in Australia, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 58.3% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of Summerland Point is 48 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The age distribution features a large proportion of 65 - 74 year-olds (13.6%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small (9.1%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket grew from 8.2% to 10.3% of the population, and the 85+ cohort rose from 2.3% to 3.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 12.7%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 project significant shifts, with the to group expected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of . Older residents aged and over are projected to account for of total population growth, reinforcing the aging trend, while the number of residents aged to is projected to decrease by .

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Summerland Point currently has an estimated 125 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 86 children aged 0-2 and 58 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 134 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 242. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.