Shellharbour City Council

Bendeela

NSW2577

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

16,724

Median age: 47

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bendeela.

Local schools for Bendeela

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Government School Catchment

Kangaroo Valley Public School

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Cambewarra Public School

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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.

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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