Potato Point, NSW 2545 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Potato Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2545, home to 156 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Eurobodalla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 282 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 63 years
- Median household income
- $1,281 /week
- Median personal income
- $745 /week
- Median family income
- $1,531 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Bodalla Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Bodalla Rd At Riverview St
- Trunketabella St At Deraquin St
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.4% of the 167 resolvable premises in Potato Point. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 59 across postcode 2545 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 19 violent offences, 10 other offences, 10 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Potato Point?
Potato Point (NSW 2545) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Potato Point?
The median advertised rent in Potato Point is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Potato Point?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Potato Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bodalla Public School (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Potato Point?
Potato Point is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Potato Point?
Across postcode 2545, 59 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (19), other (10), property damage (10). 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 Potato Point?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Potato Point 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.
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