Shoalhaven
North Batemans Bay
North Batemans Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
794
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about North Batemans Bay.
North Batemans Bay (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
North Batemans Bay has roughly 794 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.
North Batemans Bay 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 North Batemans Bay's population at 794, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
794
Median age
49
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
794
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Batemans Bay.
Local schools for North Batemans Bay
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About North Batemans Bay.
- What is the North Batemans Bay postcode?
- North Batemans Bay is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in North Batemans Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in North Batemans Bay?
- There are 4 schools serving North Batemans Bay on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is North Batemans Bay?
- North Batemans Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near North Batemans Bay?
- North Batemans Bay is close to Surfside, Long Beach, Batemans Bay, Catalina, Batehaven.
- What is the population of North Batemans Bay?
- North Batemans Bay has approximately 794 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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