Batehaven at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
1,911
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Batehaven.
The postcode for Batehaven is 2536 (NSW).
Batehaven (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Batehaven has roughly 1,911 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Batehaven scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Batehaven's population at 1,911, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,911
Median age
54
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
1,911
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
222
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Batehaven.
Local schools for Batehaven
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batemans Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Batehaven.
- What is the Batehaven postcode?
- Batehaven is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Batehaven?
- Batehaven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Batehaven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Batehaven?
- There are 5 schools serving Batehaven on this page, including Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay, Sunshine Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Batehaven?
- Batehaven has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Batehaven?
- Batehaven is close to Sunshine Bay, Catalina, Denhams Beach, Batemans Bay, Surf Beach.
- What is the population of Batehaven?
- The population of Batehaven is approximately 1,911 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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