Moving to Lake Tabourie NSW 2539
What the official numbers say about living in Lake Tabourie — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $983 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Lake Tabourie grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (600 → 689 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Wales; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lake Tabourie scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest airport: Moruya Airport, 56.3 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 190 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 park · 2 beaches — see them all on the Lake Tabourie profile.
What's actually nearby
Parks and reserves: River Road Reserve 350 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lake Tabourie, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · White-bellied Sea-eagle · Superb Fairy-wren · Eastern Spinebill · Crimson Rosella · Eastern Yellow Robin.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lake Tabourie, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tabourie here | 689 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
| Burrill Lake | 1,782 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| Bawley Point | 844 | — | 7/10 | 62% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Mollymook | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Milton | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Mollymook Beach | 2,531 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
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 Lake Tabourie profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 600 people to 689. It sits about 190 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: Lake Tabourie vs Burrill Lake · Lake Tabourie vs Bawley Point.
Nearby guides: Burrill Lake · Bawley Point · Ulladulla · Mollymook · Milton · Mollymook Beach.
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