Bendalong, NSW 2539 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bendalong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2539, home to 135 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 198 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,224 /week
- Median personal income
- $749 /week
- Median family income
- $1,699 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Sussex Inlet Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Jacaranda Av After Elm St
- Waratah St Opp Poplar St
- 15 Sunset Strip
- Curvers Dr Before The Wheelhouse
- Curvers Dr Before The Promenade
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 parks and reserves
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 94.6% of the 317 resolvable premises in Bendalong. 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 Node: 94.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 777 across postcode 2539 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 224 violent offences, 166 theft, 111 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bendalong?
Bendalong (NSW 2539) had 135 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Bendalong?
The median advertised rent in Bendalong is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bendalong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bendalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sussex Inlet Public School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bendalong?
Bendalong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (94.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bendalong?
Across postcode 2539, 777 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (224), theft (166), other (111). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bendalong?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bendalong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile: