Bega Valley Shire Council

Pambula Beach

NSW2549

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

667

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

20

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft10 (50.0%)
Malicious damage to property4 (20.0%)
Assault3 (15.0%)
Sexual offences2 (10.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (5.0%)

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

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

40

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Pambula Beach.

Local schools for Pambula Beach

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Government School Catchment

Pambula Public School

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Merimbula Public School

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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.

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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