Pambula, NSW 2549 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pambula is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2549, home to 1,002 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 364 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,117 /week
- Median personal income
- $507 /week
- Median family income
- $1,423 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $313 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Pambula Public School
- Merimbula Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops
- Quondola St Opp Pambula Post Office
- Pambula Post Office, Quondola St
- Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane
- Oregon St At Little Ghan St
- Bennet Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.9% of the 747 resolvable premises in Pambula. 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: 23.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 14.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 81 across postcode 2549 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 violent offences, 17 theft, 16 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pambula?
Pambula (NSW 2549) had 1,002 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 Pambula?
The median advertised rent in Pambula is $313/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pambula?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Pambula covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pambula Public School (0.5 km), Merimbula Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pambula?
Pambula is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pambula?
Across postcode 2549, 81 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (18), theft (17), property damage (16). 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 Pambula?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pambula centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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