Batemans Bay - South

Batemans Bay - South has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

AreaSearch's findings indicate that the population of Batemans Bay - South stands at approximately 9,215 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 277 individuals, or 3.1%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 8,938 residents. The adjustment stems from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,174 recorded in June 2025, combined with 290 newly validated addresses registered after the Census date. At this population level, the density stands at 301 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per resident and suggesting capacity for additional development. The 3.1% increase over the 2021 census period outperformed the SA3 region's 2.6% growth rate, establishing Batemans Bay - South as a leading growth area within that zone. Recent expansion has been largely fueled by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 71.7% of the total population gains.

AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, the organization uses NSW State Government projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Under these demographic projections, a population rise slightly below the national median for non-metropolitan regions is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 827 people to reach 2041 levels, based on the most recent annual ERP figures, corresponding to an 8.5% total increase across the 16-year span.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Batemans Bay - South among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Batemans Bay - South has maintained an average of 93 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the period between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 465 homes received approval, while 51 approvals have been recorded to date in FY-26. During the same five-year window, the average number of new residents moving into each approved home was just 0.8.

This steady influx of supply meets or surpasses demand, leaving buyers with abundant options and leaving room for population expansion beyond existing forecasts. New residences are currently being constructed at an average cost of $392,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals have reached $6.7 million, which suggests a relatively narrow focus on commercial projects. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Batemans Bay - South demonstrates 81.0% greater building activity per capita, which enhances buyer selection even as overall construction has decelerated in recent years.

The latest building activity is composed of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the region's historical low-density layout and prioritizing family-oriented homes that appeal to residents desiring more space. The area currently has approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, reinforcing its classification as a low-density market. Projections indicate that Batemans Bay - South will welcome 782 additional residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given the present pace of development, housing supply is expected to adequately satisfy demand, resulting in favorable conditions for purchasers and the potential to support population growth that exceeds existing forecasts.

Batemans Bay - South has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure modifications, significant projects, and planning initiatives can profoundly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects expected to influence the region, with the following items listed as the most pertinent. These key initiatives are the Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision, Future Rosedale, The Sebel Hotel, and the Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan.

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Batemans Bay - South has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Batemans Bay - South has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. As of March 2026, 3,581 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is in line with Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (46.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in retail trade, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.1% of Batemans Bay - South's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 2.1% while employment declined by 1.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 0.9% and labour force decline of 0.4%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Batemans Bay - South. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Batemans Bay - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch released its most recent postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023, showing that the median income for taxpayers in Batemans Bay - South stands at $46,495 while the average reaches $57,203. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with Regional NSW, which reports a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, projected values for March 2026 would be approximately $51,293 for the median and $63,106 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Batemans Bay - South position themselves between the 14th and 17th percentiles at the national level. When examining the distribution of earnings, the $800 - 1,499 bracket accounts for 30.2% of the community, which includes 2,782 individuals, whereas the surrounding region sees 29.9% of people falling into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. After accounting for housing costs, 85.1% of income is retained, a figure that places this area at the 16th percentile nationally.

Batemans Bay - South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Batemans Bay - South's residential composition during the latest Census showed that 80.4% of dwellings were houses, while 19.6% were other dwellings including semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where 82.6% of dwellings were houses and 17.4% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Batemans Bay - South stood at 49.5%, which is higher than the regional average, with 24.0% of dwellings being mortgaged and 26.5% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batemans Bay - South was $1,600, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733. Weekly rent in the area was $350, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. At the national level, mortgage repayments in Batemans Bay - South are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Batemans Bay - South features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.5% of all households, including 17.7% couples with children, 38.2% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 30.4% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Batemans Bay - South fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

University qualification rates in the area stand at 21.1%, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification, held by 13.3% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 4.9%, while graduate diplomas account for 2.9%.

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials. Advanced diplomas make up 11.9% of these credentials, and certificates account for 29.5%. A substantial 23.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bateman's Bay - South contains 205 active transport stops that operate as a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 37 individual routes, collectively providing 403 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 12.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 57 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Batemans Bay - South is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

AreaSearch evaluated mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence in Batemans Bay - South and identified significant health challenges across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is held by only about 48% of the total population, which equals approximately 4,386 people. This figure is lower than the 51.9% rate observed across Regional NSW and falls below the national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 13.1% and 9.3% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 56.9% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, a rate that is lower than the 63.3% found across Regional NSW. The working-age population experiences notable health difficulties, marked by higher rates of chronic conditions. The region has 34.5% of residents aged 65 and over, representing 3,177 people, which exceeds the 23.4% rate seen across Regional NSW. Health outcomes for seniors present certain challenges, with national rankings performing worse than those for the general population.

Batemans Bay - South ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Batemans Bay - South exhibits below average cultural diversity, with 82.5% of its population born in Australia, 89.2% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Batemans Bay - South, making up 55.3% of people in Batemans Bay - South, which compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups in Batemans Bay - South are English, comprising 32.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.4% of the population.

Notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups include Croatian, notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Batemans Bay - South (vs 0.3% regionally), Scottish at 9.0% (vs 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.0% (vs 4.6%).

Batemans Bay - South ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Batemans Bay - South has a median age of 54 years, which is much higher than the 43-year average in Regional NSW and also significantly older than the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group makes up 18.5% of the local population, a figure that is well above the Regional NSW average and far exceeds the national rate of 9.4%. In contrast, the 25 - 34 age group is under-represented at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.7%, and the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 10.9% to 12.2%. At the same time, the 45 to 54 age group has fallen from 12.0% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 16.0% to 14.7%. By 2041, the 85+ age cohort is expected to grow substantially, rising by 253 people (73%) from 345 to 599. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to experience population declines.