Pambula Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
667
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Pambula Beach.
The postcode for Pambula Beach is 2549 (NSW).
Pambula Beach (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Pambula Beach has roughly 667 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Pambula Beach 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pambula Beach's population at 667, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
667
Median age
54
Family households
65%
Lone person
28%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
667
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pambula Beach.
Local schools for Pambula Beach
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Government School Catchment
Pambula Public School
Merimbula Public School
Non-Government Schools
Lumen Christi Catholic College
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Frequently asked
About Pambula Beach.
- What is the Pambula Beach postcode?
- Pambula Beach is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Pambula Beach?
- Pambula Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2549, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pambula Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Pambula Beach?
- There are 4 schools serving Pambula Beach on this page, including Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula Beach Flexible School, Pambula Public School.
- How walkable is Pambula Beach?
- Pambula Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Pambula Beach?
- Pambula Beach is close to Pambula, Broadwater, Greigs Flat, Merimbula, Bald Hills.
- What is the population of Pambula Beach?
- The population of Pambula Beach is approximately 667 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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