Moving to Batemans Bay NSW 2536
What the official numbers say about living in Batemans Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $285 a week, against a median household income of $791 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Batemans Bay grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,432 → 1,573 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Nepal; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Cantonese, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Batemans Bay scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest airport: Moruya Airport, 21 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 226 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 28 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 7 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Batemans Bay profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Batemans Bay Public School 1.7 km · Bateman's Bay High School 2.2 km · St Bernard's Primary School 3.6 km · Sunshine Bay Public School 4 km
Groceries: Coles 800 m · ALDI 850 m · Woolworths 1.1 km · Scullys IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Water Garden Town Park 100 m · Albert Ryan Park 400 m · Rotary Park 550 m · Mackay Park 700 m · Korners Park 1.3 km · Keith and Mavis Smith Park 1.3 km · Corrigans Beach Reserve 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Batemans Bay, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Silver Gull · Red Wattlebird · Australian Magpie · Superb Fairy-wren · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Batemans Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans Bay here | 1,573 | — | 1/10 | 70% |
| North Batemans Bay | 794 | — | 3/10 | 81% |
| Catalina | 2,522 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
| Surfside | 1,456 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
| Batehaven | 1,911 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
| Sunshine Bay | 1,439 | — | 3/10 | 46% |
| Long Beach | 1,758 | — | 5/10 | 82% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Eurobodalla — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2536 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Batemans Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $285 a week.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,432 people to 1,573. It sits about 226 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Eurobodalla council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Batemans Bay vs Catalina · Batemans Bay vs Batehaven.
Nearby guides: North Batemans Bay · Catalina · Surfside · Batehaven · Sunshine Bay · Long Beach.
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