Bomaderry at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
6,738
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Bomaderry.
The postcode for Bomaderry is 2541 (NSW).
Bomaderry (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Bomaderry has roughly 6,738 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bomaderry scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bomaderry's population at 6,738, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,738
Median age
45
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
6,738
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
763
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bomaderry.
Local schools for Bomaderry
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Government School Catchment
Bomaderry Public School
Bomaderry High School
Terara Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bomaderry.
- What is the Bomaderry postcode?
- Bomaderry is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Bomaderry?
- Bomaderry is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Bomaderry?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Bomaderry?
- There are 16 schools serving Bomaderry on this page, including Bomaderry Public School, Bomaderry High School, Nowra Anglican College.
- How walkable is Bomaderry?
- Bomaderry has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bomaderry?
- Bomaderry is close to Terara, Bolong, Meroo Meadow, Nowra East, Nowra Dc.
- What is the population of Bomaderry?
- The population of Bomaderry is approximately 6,738 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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