The 2006 census reveals that established sea change locations are slowing down in population growth. Major NSW beachside towns like Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie in NSW only grew by 4% over the 5 years since the 2001 census and Byron Bay actually shrunk by 4,000 residents.
The Surf Coast in Victoria grew by 12% while the Fleurieu Peninsular (south of Adelaide) grew by 17% and Mandurah (south of Perth) was up 23%.
Over 65s still dominate the sea change world; they average 19% of sea change communities while only making up 13% of the population.
