Bangalee Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bangalee Compares
Bangalee vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bangalee | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,181 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bangalee (2541) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 124 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Shoalhaven statistical area. It is administered by Shoalhaven.
According to the 2021 Census, Bangalee has a population of 818 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,181, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 26 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Bangalee includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 270 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bangalee scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Bangalee is part of the Shoalhaven statistical area in New South Wales.
Bangalee Details
| Postcode | 2541 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 818 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,181/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $851/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Population Density | 125/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 270 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 26 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.8443456 |
| Longitude | 150.5646559 |
| Distance from Sydney | 124 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Shoalhaven |
| Local Government | Shoalhaven |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 147 (18.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 90 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 159 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 240 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 176 (21.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 102 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 81 (9.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 38 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 35 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 47 (17.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 106 (39.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 110 (40.7%) |
Suburbs Near Bangalee
Same Postcode (2541)
More Bangalee Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.