Catalina at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,522
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Catalina.
The postcode for Catalina is 2536 (NSW).
Catalina (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Catalina has roughly 2,522 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Catalina 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Catalina's population at 2,522, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,522
Median age
53
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
2,522
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
145
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.
0
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Catalina.
Local schools for Catalina
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batemans Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Catalina.
- What is the Catalina postcode?
- Catalina is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Catalina?
- Catalina is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Catalina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Catalina?
- There are 5 schools serving Catalina on this page, including Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay, Sunshine Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Catalina?
- Catalina has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Catalina?
- Catalina is close to Batehaven, Batemans Bay, Sunshine Bay, Denhams Beach, Surf Beach.
- What is the population of Catalina?
- The population of Catalina is approximately 2,522 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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