Batemans Bay, NSW 2536 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Batemans Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2536, home to 1,573 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 224 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$285 /wk
Population1,573
Median age53
Area33.2 km²
To CBD224 km
LGAEurobodalla

Demographics

Population
1,573
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$791 /week
Median personal income
$539 /week
Median family income
$1,149 /week
Average household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Eurobodalla
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Gilmore
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$285 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
36%

Schools

  • Batemans Bay Public School Primary · Government
  • Batemans Bay High School Secondary · Government
  • Sunshine Bay Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Orient St bus · 143 m
  • Promenade Plaza, Orient St bus · 147 m
  • Village Centre, Perry St bus · 166 m
  • Flora Cres Before Beach Rd bus · 196 m
  • Orient St At Flora Cres bus · 280 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 11 cafés
  • 42 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 15 parks and reserves
  • 7 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 93.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 61.2% of the 2,352 resolvable premises in Batemans Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 23.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 5.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 61.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 10.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,306 across postcode 2536 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 350 violent offences, 281 theft, 198 other offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Batemans Bay?

Batemans Bay (NSW 2536) had 1,573 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.

What is the median rent in Batemans Bay?

The median advertised rent in Batemans Bay is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Batemans Bay?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Batemans Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Batemans Bay Public School (1.2 km), Batemans Bay High School (2.9 km), Sunshine Bay Public School (4.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Batemans Bay?

Batemans Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Batemans Bay?

Across postcode 2536, 1,306 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (350), theft (281), other (198). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Batemans Bay?

In Batemans Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (93 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Batemans Bay?

35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Batemans Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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