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The median house price in Batemans Bay is $779k, with units at $610k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Batemans Bay has an estimated 8,720 residents, up from 8,581 at the 2021 Census — a change of 139 people, or 1.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 82% of areas nationally. 118 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 137 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch, the population of Batemans Bay stands at approximately 8,720 as of May 2026. This figure marks a rise of 139 individuals, representing a 1.6% growth from the 2021 Census count of 8,581. The adjustment derives from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,679 recorded in June 2025, combined with 118 newly validated addresses since the Census date. At this level, the population density reaches 136 persons per square kilometer, allowing ample space per resident and suggesting capacity for additional development. Throughout the last ten years, Batemans Bay has maintained steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, surpassing the SA3 region.
Recent population gains were largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 52.8% of the total increase. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, AreaSearch turns to the NSW State Government’s SA2 level projections, issued in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age group growth rates from these models are then applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. With anticipated demographic shifts, an above median growth rate for national non-metropolitan areas is forecast, projecting an expansion of 1,417 people by 2041, bringing the total to a 15.8% increase over the 16-year span based on the latest annual ERP population figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
224 new dwellings have been approved in Batemans Bay over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 5.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Batemans Bay has seen approximately 44 residential approvals each year, totaling 224 homes approved across the period from FY-21 to FY-25, with 37 additional approvals recorded in FY-26. The average of 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling built during the period between FY-21 and FY-25 suggests that housing supply is matching or surpassing demand, which provides buyers with extensive options and supports further population expansion beyond existing projections. Newly constructed properties average a construction cost of $294,000. In the same period, commercial development approvals reached $85.2 million this financial year, reflecting strong local commercial engagement.
When compared to the Rest of NSW, Batemans Bay exhibits comparable development intensity per capita, which helps sustain market balance in line with neighboring regions. The recent building activity consists of 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% medium and high-density housing, reinforcing the locality’s established low-density profile and its appeal to families prioritizing spacious living conditions. The area maintains a low density market, evidenced by roughly 337 people per dwelling approval. Looking forward, Batemans Bay is projected to gain 1,376 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development momentum aligns reasonably well with anticipated growth, although rising competition among buyers is likely as the community expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Batemans Bay. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.46 billion. 15 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure changes, major projects and planning initiatives have the greatest influence on an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to affect the area. Among the most significant projects are the Batemans Bay Community Health Facility, 24 Beach Road Residential Development, Batemans Bay Dredging, and 3 Clyde Street Mixed Use Tourist, Residential & Retail Development. The following list outlines the projects most relevant to the area.
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The Sebel Hotel
Replacement of the Batemans Bay Hotel with a four-storey hotel and luxury apartments, including more than 70 hotel rooms, 11 luxury three-bedroom townhouse apartments, a gym, breakfast room, business centre, and 72 carparking spaces.
Batemans Bay Community Health Facility
New purpose-built community health facility offering various healthcare services including allied health, Aboriginal health, community mental health, drug and alcohol, child, youth and family services, primary healthcare, consultation, treatment, pathology, group rooms, and a gymnasium. The facility will bring together a range of services in one location including women's health and mental health services.
Batemans Bay Dredging
Regular dredging of the Clyde River Bar to maintain safe vessel movement, improve navigation, and support local businesses, tourism, and the economy. Includes removing approx. 30,000 cubic metres of sand and placing it in water to nourish nearby beaches.
3 Clyde Street Mixed Use Tourist, Residential & Retail Development
Proposed hotel/serviced apartment, permanent residential apartment, and retail development in two, 4 and 5 level buildings. Comprises 46 hotel rooms/serviced apartments, 10 permanent residential apartments, 2 ground level retail tenancies, and on-site parking.
24 Beach Road Residential Development
DA approved residential development site with an existing motel offering holding income. Proposed for 34 apartments with unobstructed views, designed for building efficiency. Waterfront locale.
Batemans Bay Bridge Replacement Project
Replacement of the old Batemans Bay Bridge with a new four-lane bridge including a pedestrian and cyclist shared pathway, upgraded roundabout, and improved local road and pathway connections. It also included upgraded foreshore areas.
Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan
A visionary document setting out the strategic planning framework for development over 25 years, guiding the scale, pattern, and broad location of development, including provision for new housing and business. It aims to balance demands for new housing, commercial development, and servicing with environmental preservation and character retention.
Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy
A master plan and activation strategy for the Batemans Bay waterfront, aiming to create a richer variety of uses, programs, and amenity, enhance public spaces, improve access, and stimulate mixed-use development.
3,300 residents of Batemans Bay are employed, from a labour force of 3,515. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 47.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Batemans Bay possesses a diverse employment base that includes both white and blue collar workers, with tourism and hospitality playing major roles, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. As of March 2026, 3,300 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate stands at 2.0% higher than the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, and workforce participation trails substantially at 47.7% relative to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data indicates that only 9.8% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be factored in. The primary employment sectors among residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Retail trade shows especially strong concentration, with employment reaching 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less represented, accounting for 1.6% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Although employment opportunities exist locally, the ratio of Census working population to local population suggests many residents commute to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS data, during the 12 months to March 2026, the labour force declined by 2.2%, employment dropped by 1.5%, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment decreased by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Batemans Bay. These projections, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Batemans Bay's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Batemans Bay is $1,120 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $596 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,434 a year against an average of $53,438. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023, the income level in Batemans Bay SA2 falls below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in Batemans Bay SA2 is $43,434 while the average income is $53,438. These figures contrast with Regional NSW values of $52,390 for median and $65,215 for average. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates place the median at approximately $47,916 and the average at $58,953 as of March 2026. Household, family and personal incomes in Batemans Bay occupy the 8th to 11th percentiles nationally based on the 2021 Census.
The largest income segment accounts for 30.1% of residents (2,624 people) earning between $800 - 1,499 weekly. This differs from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 29.9%. Housing affordability remains a severe issue with only 83.2% of income left over, placing the area at the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Batemans Bay had 3,468 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 13% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,519 a month. Rent absorbs 29.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential units in Batemans Bay were categorized by the most recent Census into 75.6% houses and 24.4% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, whereas Regional NSW contained 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Batemans Bay stood at 44.4%, which was notably higher than the Regional NSW rate, leaving 24.2% of dwellings under mortgage and 31.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in Batemans Bay fell below the Regional NSW average of $1,519, and the median weekly rent was $330, matching the Regional NSW rent of $330 but differing from the regional mortgage average of $1,733.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Batemans Bay were considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs were significantly beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Batemans Bay counted 3,468 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 64.4% of all households, which includes 18.0% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 35.6%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 3.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Batemans Bay hold a university qualification, including 9.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 32.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 483 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 892 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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University qualification rates stand at 14.9%, which falls well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 32.2%. A substantial 24.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Batemans Bay reaches 180 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Bateman's Bay features 180 functioning public transport stops that are exclusively bus-based. These stops are supported by 41 distinct routes that deliver a combined total of 606 passenger trips every week. Accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with the average resident residing just 170 meters away from the closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, the majority of people travel out of the area for work, and cars are the most popular choice at 93%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.2, which is lower than the regional average.
Only 9.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). The average service frequency across all routes is 86 trips per day, which translates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The map provided displays the 100 closest stops to the location centerpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.1% of residents in Batemans Bay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Batemans Bay, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~4,063 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.5 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 58.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 30.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,681 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Batemans Bay is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (28.1%). 5.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Batemans Bay shows lower cultural diversity than average, since 84.1% of residents were born in Australia, 89.7% hold citizenship, and 94.4% use English exclusively at home. Christianity dominates the religious landscape in Batemans Bay, accounting for 54.7% of the population, which is slightly lower than the 55.9% rate observed across Regional NSW. When examining parent country of birth, the leading ancestral groups are English at 32.2%, Australian at 28.1%, and Irish at 9.2%. Certain ethnic communities also stand out due to higher-than-regional representation: Australian Aboriginal residents make up 5.9% compared to 4.6% regionally, Maltese constitute 0.5% versus 0.4%, and Polish individuals represent 0.7% against a regional figure of 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Batemans Bay is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 18.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Batemans Bay's median age sits at 51 years, which stands well above the Regional NSW average of 43 and noticeably higher than the Australian median of 38. The 65 - 74 age cohort is over-represented at 16.7% compared to the Regional NSW average, whereas the 25 - 34 age group is under-represented at 8.6%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 exceeds the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate that the 35 to 44 age group increased from 9.2% to 10.2% of the total population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 age cohort decreased from 15.4% to 14.7%.
By 2041, Batemans Bay is projected to experience significant changes in its age structure. The 35 to 44 age group will lead this demographic shift, growing by 24% (209 individuals) and rising from 890 to 1,100 residents. At the same time, the population in the 15 to 24 age range is anticipated to drop by 10.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Batemans Bay
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 118 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,581 at the 2021 Census → 8,720 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101041017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.