Moving to Bawley Point NSW 2539
What the official numbers say about living in Bawley Point — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $325 a week, against a median household income of $1,240 a week.
About 85% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bawley Point grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (591 → 844 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: Croatian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bawley Point scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 27% work from home.
Nearest airport: Moruya Airport, 48.3 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 198 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 10 beaches — see them all on the Bawley Point profile.
What's actually nearby
Groceries: IGA Bawley Point 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bawley Point, most often seen first: Yellow-faced Honeyeater · Brown Thornbill · Eastern Yellow Robin · Superb Fairy-wren · Rainbow Lorikeet · Striated Thornbill.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bawley Point, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bawley Point here | 844 | — | 7/10 | 62% |
| Lake Tabourie | 689 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
| Burrill Lake | 1,782 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| South Durras | 319 | — | 8/10 | 74% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Mollymook | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Milton | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2539 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bawley Point profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $325 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 591 people to 844. It sits about 198 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bawley Point vs Lake Tabourie.
Nearby guides: Lake Tabourie · Burrill Lake · South Durras · Ulladulla · Mollymook · Milton.
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