Pretty Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20.3k
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Pretty Beach.
The postcode for Pretty Beach is 2539 (NSW).
Pretty Beach (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Pretty Beach has roughly 20,305 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Pretty 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pretty Beach's population at 20,305, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
20,305
Median age
53
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
20,305
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pretty Beach.
Local schools for Pretty 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 Pretty Beach.
- What is the Pretty Beach postcode?
- Pretty Beach is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Pretty Beach?
- Pretty Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2539, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Pretty Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Pretty Beach?
- There are 13 schools serving Pretty Beach on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, Sunshine Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Pretty Beach?
- Pretty Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pretty Beach?
- Pretty Beach is close to Kioloa, Pebbly Beach, Depot Beach, Cockwhy, Bawley Point.
- What is the population of Pretty Beach?
- The population of Pretty Beach is approximately 20,305 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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