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North Batemans Bay 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 North Batemans Bay Compares
North Batemans Bay vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North Batemans Bay | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,268 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +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.
North Batemans Bay (2536) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 222 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the South Coast statistical area. It is administered by Eurobodalla.
According to the 2021 Census, North Batemans Bay has a population of 794 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,268, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 50 (6.3% of residents).
Housing in North Batemans Bay includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 322 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Batemans Bay scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
North Batemans Bay is part of the South Coast statistical area in New South Wales.
North Batemans Bay Details
| Postcode | 2536 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 794 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $663/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Population Density | 133/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 322 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 50 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.6838747 |
| Longitude | 150.1908146 |
| Distance from Sydney | 222 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | South Coast |
| Local Government | Eurobodalla |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 108 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 77 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 166 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 236 (29.7%) |
| 65+ years | 212 (26.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 112 (14.1%) |
| Asthma | 58 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 45 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 36 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 36 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 24 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 21 (6.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 123 (38.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 103 (32.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 70 (22.1%) |
Suburbs Near North Batemans Bay
Same Postcode (2536)
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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.