South Durras at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

319

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about South Durras.

The postcode for South Durras is 2536 (NSW).

South Durras (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

South Durras has roughly 319 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.

South Durras 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put South Durras's population at 319, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

319

Median age

57

Family households

71%

Lone person

24%

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)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$320/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

319

Median age: 57

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft5 (29.4%)
Assault3 (17.6%)
Sexual offences3 (17.6%)
Malicious damage to property3 (17.6%)
Robbery1 (5.9%)

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

35

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in South Durras.

Local schools for South Durras

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Government School Catchment

Batemans Bay Public School

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Sunshine Bay Public School

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Batemans Bay High School

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Frequently asked

About South Durras.

What is the South Durras postcode?
South Durras is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is South Durras?
South Durras is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
What is the average rent in South Durras?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $320.
What schools are in South Durras?
There are 5 schools serving South Durras on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Sunshine Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School.
How walkable is South Durras?
South Durras has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
What suburbs are near South Durras?
South Durras is close to Durras North, Depot Beach, Maloneys Beach, Long Beach, Pebbly Beach.
What is the population of South Durras?
The population of South Durras is approximately 319 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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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