Bendeela at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16.7k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bendeela.
The postcode for Bendeela is 2577 (NSW).
Bendeela (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Bendeela has roughly 16,724 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Bendeela 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bendeela's population at 16,724, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,724
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,724
Median age: 47
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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 Bendeela.
Local schools for Bendeela
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Valley Public School
Cambewarra Public School
Havenlee School
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Frequently asked
About Bendeela.
- What is the Bendeela postcode?
- Bendeela is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Bendeela?
- Bendeela is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bendeela?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Bendeela?
- There are 17 schools serving Bendeela on this page, including Kangaroo Valley Public School, Cambewarra Public School, Havenlee School.
- How walkable is Bendeela?
- Bendeela has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bendeela?
- Bendeela is close to Kangaroo Valley, Barrengarry, Red Rocks, Budgong, Browns Mountain.
- What is the population of Bendeela?
- The population of Bendeela is approximately 16,724 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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