Surfside at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,456
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Surfside.
The postcode for Surfside is 2536 (NSW).
Surfside (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Surfside has roughly 1,456 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Surfside 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Surfside's population at 1,456, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,456
Median age
47
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
1,456
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
56
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
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Surfside.
Local schools for Surfside
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Surfside.
- What is the Surfside postcode?
- Surfside is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Surfside?
- Surfside is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2536, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Surfside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Surfside?
- There are 4 schools serving Surfside on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Surfside?
- Surfside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Surfside?
- Surfside is close to North Batemans Bay, Batemans Bay, Long Beach, Catalina, Batehaven.
- What is the population of Surfside?
- The population of Surfside is approximately 1,456 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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