Surf Beach at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,934
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Surf Beach.
The postcode for Surf Beach is 2536 (NSW).
Surf Beach (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Surf Beach has roughly 1,934 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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What it’s like to live here.
Surf Beach scores 12/100 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Surf Beach's population at 1,934, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,934
Median age
53
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
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)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
1,934
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
83
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.
12
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Surf Beach.
Local schools for Surf Beach
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Government School Catchment
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Mogo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Surf Beach.
- What is the Surf Beach postcode?
- Surf Beach is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Surf Beach?
- Surf Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Surf Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Surf Beach?
- There are 7 schools serving Surf Beach on this page, including Sunshine Bay Public School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay, Batemans Bay High School.
- How walkable is Surf Beach?
- Surf Beach has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Surf Beach?
- Surf Beach is close to Denhams Beach, Sunshine Bay, Lilli Pilli, Batehaven, Catalina.
- What is the population of Surf Beach?
- The population of Surf Beach is approximately 1,934 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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