Malua Bay, NSW 2536 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Malua Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2536, home to 2,071 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 224 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,071
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,423 /week
- Median personal income
- $716 /week
- Median family income
- $1,772 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $418 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Sunshine Bay Public School
- Batemans Bay High School
- Broulee Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 42 bus stops
- George Bass Dr After Kuppa Av
- George Bass Dr Before Sylvan St
- Nioka Av After Tallawang Av
- Tallawang Av Opp Boondi St
- Tallawang Av After Garagarang St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
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 Premises serves 50.3% of the 1,826 resolvable premises in Malua Bay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 19.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 11.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malua Bay?
Malua Bay (NSW 2536) had 2,071 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Malua Bay?
The median advertised rent in Malua Bay is $418/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Malua Bay?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Malua Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sunshine Bay Public School (5.9 km), Batemans Bay High School (7.6 km), Broulee Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Malua Bay?
Malua Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Malua 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 Malua Bay?
In Malua 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 Malua Bay?
42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Malua Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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.
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