Merimbula, NSW 2548 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merimbula is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2548, home to 3,821 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 353 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,821
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,146 /week
- Median personal income
- $708 /week
- Median family income
- $1,727 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bega Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Merimbula Public School
- Pambula Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 57 bus stops
- Hylands Corner, Market St
- Park St At Wonga St
- Park St
- Twyford Hall, Market St
- Main St After Market St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.6% of the 3,690 resolvable premises in Merimbula. 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: 18.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 26.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 284 across postcode 2548 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 81 theft, 68 violent offences, 53 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merimbula?
Merimbula (NSW 2548) had 3,821 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Merimbula?
The median advertised rent in Merimbula is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merimbula?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Merimbula covering government sectors. Nearest include: Merimbula Public School (0.7 km), Pambula Public School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merimbula?
Merimbula is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merimbula?
Across postcode 2548, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (81), violent (68), other (53). 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 Merimbula?
57 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merimbula centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 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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