Benandarah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
165
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Benandarah.
The postcode for Benandarah is 2536 (NSW).
Benandarah (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Benandarah has roughly 165 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Benandarah scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 Benandarah's population at 165, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
165
Median age
57
Family households
53%
Lone person
40%
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)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
165
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Benandarah.
Local schools for Benandarah
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Benandarah.
- What is the Benandarah postcode?
- Benandarah is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Benandarah?
- Benandarah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Benandarah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Benandarah?
- There are 5 schools serving Benandarah on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Benandarah?
- Benandarah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Benandarah?
- Benandarah is close to North Batemans Bay, Nelligen, Surfside, Long Beach, Batemans Bay.
- What is the population of Benandarah?
- The population of Benandarah is approximately 165 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
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