Pambula at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,002
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Pambula.
The postcode for Pambula is 2549 (NSW).
Pambula (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Pambula has roughly 1,002 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 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 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pambula's population at 1,002, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,002
Median age
54
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
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)
$313/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,002
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
30
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pambula.
Local schools for Pambula
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Government School Catchment
Pambula Public School
Merimbula Public School
Non-Government Schools
Pambula Beach Flexible School
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Frequently asked
About Pambula.
- What is the Pambula postcode?
- Pambula is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Pambula?
- Pambula is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2549, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pambula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $313.
- What schools are in Pambula?
- There are 4 schools serving Pambula on this page, including Pambula Public School, Pambula Beach Flexible School, Lumen Christi Catholic College.
- How walkable is Pambula?
- Pambula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Pambula?
- Pambula is close to Pambula Beach, Bald Hills, Merimbula, Millingandi, Berrambool.
- What is the population of Pambula?
- The population of Pambula is approximately 1,002 (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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