Bega Valley Shire Council

Bombala

NSW2632

Bombala at a glance

Median house

$330,000

Median unit

$171,360

Days on market

40

Average to sell

Walk score

24

Very car dependent

Population

1,372

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Bombala.

The postcode for Bombala is 2632 (NSW).

The median house price in Bombala is $330,000.

Bombala (2632) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $330,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.

Bombala has roughly 1,372 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 40 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Bombala scores 24/100 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bombala's population at 1,372, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,372

Median age

47

Family households

62%

Lone person

35%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 48% below the house median. Days on market run long (40 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Bombala on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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For sellers

Days on market are running long here (40 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$330,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$215/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

21%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$330,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$171,360

Days on MarketSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

40

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,372

Median age: 47

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.15% (median rent $200/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 6.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.15%

Based on $330,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.52%

Based on $171,360 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

75%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

40 days

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

67

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft20 (29.9%)
Sexual offences8 (11.9%)
Against justice procedures8 (11.9%)
Assault7 (10.4%)
Disorderly conduct7 (10.4%)

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.

Walk Score

24

Transit Score

10

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 Bombala.

Local schools for Bombala

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Bombala Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Bombala High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's Primary School

K-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Bombala.

What is the median house price in Bombala?
The median house price in Bombala, NSW 2632 is $330,000. The median unit price is $171,360.
What is the Bombala postcode?
Bombala is in the 2632 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
Where is Bombala?
Bombala is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2632, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Bombala?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $215.
What schools are in Bombala?
There are 3 schools serving Bombala on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Bombala Public School, Bombala High School.
How walkable is Bombala?
Bombala has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bombala?
Bombala is close to Lords Hill, Rosemeath, Coolumbooka, Cambalong, Bukalong.
What is the population of Bombala?
The population of Bombala is approximately 1,372 (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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