South Pambula, NSW 2549
Bega Valley Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2549
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Median house price
$717,000
-6.9% over the past year.
Median of 13 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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South Pambula at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $675
- Houses
- Population
- 493
- Median age 42
Prices: Median of 13 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2549), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South Pambula
Houses change hands at $717,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (13 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). 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 sellers
With 12-month growth at -6.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
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.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2549)
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What to know about South Pambula
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 784 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in South Pambula
Schools serving South Pambula: government first, then Catholic and independent.
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 81%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 87%
- Renter occupied
- 15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.90% (median rent $675/wk against a $717,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.90%
- On the $717,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -6.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
4 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 784 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South Pambula
- What is the median house price in South Pambula?
- The median house price in South Pambula, NSW 2549 is $717,000 (median of 13 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -6.9%.
- How much is my house worth in South Pambula?
- A useful starting point is the South Pambula median house price of $717,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South Pambula a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South Pambula is 4.9%: the median weekly house rent is $675 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2549), June 2026) against the median house price of $717,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 6.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether South Pambula is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Bega Valley Shire Council area, NSW 2549.
- What is the average rent in South Pambula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $675.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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