Sunshine Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,439
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Sunshine Bay.
The postcode for Sunshine Bay is 2536 (NSW).
Sunshine Bay (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Sunshine Bay has roughly 1,439 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Sunshine Bay 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunshine Bay's population at 1,439, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,439
Median age
56
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,439
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunshine Bay.
Local schools for Sunshine Bay
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Government School Catchment
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Batemans Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Sunshine Bay.
- What is the Sunshine Bay postcode?
- Sunshine Bay is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Sunshine Bay?
- Sunshine Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Sunshine Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Sunshine Bay?
- There are 5 schools serving Sunshine Bay on this page, including Sunshine Bay Public School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay, Batemans Bay High School.
- How walkable is Sunshine Bay?
- Sunshine Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Sunshine Bay?
- Sunshine Bay is close to Denhams Beach, Batehaven, Surf Beach, Catalina, Lilli Pilli.
- What is the population of Sunshine Bay?
- The population of Sunshine Bay is approximately 1,439 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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