South Pambula at a glance
Median house
$717,000
-6.9% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
493
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about South Pambula.
The postcode for South Pambula is 2549 (NSW).
The median house price in South Pambula is $717,000.
South Pambula (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $717,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -6.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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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Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $717,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-6.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $143,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps South Pambula on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -6.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$717,000
-6.9% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$717,000
-6.9% annual growth
$240,480
493
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.39% (median rent $330/wk against a $717,000 price tag). Units yield 7.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.39%
Based on $717,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.57%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-6.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202687%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -6.9%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
-30%
2026
$717K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pambula Public School
Merimbula Public School
Non-Government Schools
Pambula Beach Flexible School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Pambula.
- What is the median house price in South Pambula?
- The median house price in South Pambula, NSW 2549 is $717,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -6.9%.
- What is the South Pambula postcode?
- South Pambula is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is South Pambula?
- South Pambula is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2549, 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?
- The population of South Pambula is approximately 493 (2021 Census). 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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