Bendalong, NSW 2539

ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2539

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 4 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Bendalong

Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2539)

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What to know about Bendalong

Bendalong (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

Bendalong has roughly 135 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.

What it’s like to live here

Bendalong 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.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,089 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Bendalong

Schools serving Bendalong: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Sussex Inlet Public School

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Milton Public School

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Budawang School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Bendalong's population at 135, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
135
Median age
55
Family households
64%
Lone person
30%
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
19%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

6 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft2 (33.3%)
Disorderly conduct2 (33.3%)
Sexual offences1 (16.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (16.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,089 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Bendalong

What is the Bendalong postcode?
Bendalong is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Bendalong?
Bendalong is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2539.
What is the average rent in Bendalong?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $450.
What schools are in Bendalong?
There are 8 schools serving Bendalong on this page, including Sussex Inlet Public School, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Milton Public School.
How walkable is Bendalong?
Bendalong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bendalong?
Bendalong is close to Berringer Lake, Fishermans Paradise, Manyana, Cunjurong Point, Lake Conjola.
What is the population of Bendalong?
The population of Bendalong is approximately 135 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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