Batemans Bay at a glance
Median house
$765,000
-4.6% year on year
Median unit
$636,250
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,573
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Batemans Bay.
The postcode for Batemans Bay is 2536 (NSW).
The median house price in Batemans Bay is $765,000.
Batemans Bay (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $765,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Batemans Bay has roughly 1,573 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 30 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Batemans Bay scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Batemans Bay's population at 1,573, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (52%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,573
Median age
53
Family households
43%
Lone person
52%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $765,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $636,250, roughly 17% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 30, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $153,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Batemans Bay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 30, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -4.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$765,000
-4.6% over the past year. Median unit price $636,250.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
$765,000
-4.6% annual growth
$636,250
30
Average days to sell
1,573
Median age: 53
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.38% (median rent $350/wk against a $765,000 price tag). Units yield 2.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 52% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.38%
Based on $765,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.33%
Based on $636,250 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-4.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202638%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202430 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -4.6%/yr
2021
$968K
5-year change
-21%
2026
$765K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
685
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Batemans Bay.
Local schools for Batemans Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Batemans Bay.
- What is the median house price in Batemans Bay?
- The median house price in Batemans Bay, NSW 2536 is $765,000. The median unit price is $636,250. Annual growth is -4.6%.
- What is the Batemans Bay postcode?
- Batemans Bay is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Batemans Bay?
- Batemans Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Batemans Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Batemans Bay?
- There are 5 schools serving Batemans Bay on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Batemans Bay?
- Batemans Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Batemans Bay?
- Batemans Bay is close to Catalina, Surfside, Batehaven, North Batemans Bay, Sunshine Bay.
- What is the population of Batemans Bay?
- The population of Batemans Bay is approximately 1,573 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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