Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A very high advantage score of 9 puts Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena in the top 10% of all areas. This is a wealthy region where most people have strong access to money and high levels of education. It is one of the most affluent pockets of the Sutherland Shire.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena — higher than 86% of areas.
| Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena | 9 |
|---|---|
| 2231, NSW | 8 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Residents are among the most advantaged in the country, with a typical score of 1,088. This high standing is driven by strong results in both job skills and financial resources, which are higher than about 80% of similar areas.
9
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
9
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
8
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
8
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,088
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown to 25,614 people, making it one of the largest areas of its type. This growth was 4.4% since the last census, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of 6.1%.
25,614
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
4.4%
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
The area is a significant commercial hub with 2,984 businesses, placing it among the largest for business counts at this level.
2,984
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/128011604/cronulla-kurnell-bundeena/topic/economy-advantage
