Long Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,758
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Long Beach.
The postcode for Long Beach is 2536 (NSW).
Long Beach (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Long Beach has roughly 1,758 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Long Beach 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Long Beach's population at 1,758, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,758
Median age
51
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
1,758
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
43
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Long Beach.
Local schools for Long Beach
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Long Beach.
- What is the Long Beach postcode?
- Long Beach is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Long Beach?
- Long Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Long Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Long Beach?
- There are 4 schools serving Long Beach on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Long Beach?
- Long Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Long Beach?
- Long Beach is close to Maloneys Beach, Surfside, North Batemans Bay, Batemans Bay, Batehaven.
- What is the population of Long Beach?
- The population of Long Beach is approximately 1,758 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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