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Demographics in Corrimal (2518)

Demographics of Corrimal (2518) are drawn from the most recent ABS Census of Population and Housing. The data covers the statistical area most closely aligned with the Corrimal suburb boundary and includes population, median age, household composition, housing tenure, and ancestry. Corrimal is part of the Wollongong local government area, and its demographic profile reflects both the historic settlement patterns of the area and recent population change.

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Corrimal · ABS Census 2021

Population6,972usual residents
Median age41years
Avg household2.3people
Household income$1,508 /wk
Median rent$365 /wk
Median mortgage$2,167 /mo
Housing tenure
34%Owned outright
31%With mortgage
32%Renting
8%Social housing
Dwelling mix
58%House
20%Semi
21%Flat / apt
Household composition
28%Couple + kids
25%Couple, no kids
12%Single parent
31%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

Age structure tells you about the lifecycle stage of Corrimal as a suburb. A concentration of 25-to-39-year-olds typically indicates a gentrifying or established inner-ring suburb with strong café culture and lifestyle infrastructure. A concentration of 40-to-64-year-olds in owner-occupied houses suggests a more settled, family-oriented suburb. Understanding the age profile helps you assess whether the suburb's current character is likely to persist or shift over your ownership horizon.

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