Bega Valley Shire Council
South Pambula
South Pambula at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
493
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about South Pambula.
South Pambula (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
South Pambula has roughly 493 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South 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 South Pambula's population at 493, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
493
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
20%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
493
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Pambula.
Local schools for South 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 South Pambula.
- What is the South Pambula postcode?
- South Pambula is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Pambula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in South Pambula?
- There are 4 schools serving South Pambula on this page, including Pambula Public School, Pambula Beach Flexible School, Lumen Christi Catholic College.
- How walkable is South Pambula?
- South Pambula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Pambula?
- South Pambula is close to Lochiel, Greigs Flat, Bald Hills, Pambula, Broadwater.
- What is the population of South Pambula?
- South Pambula has approximately 493 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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