Batemans Bay - South
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Batemans Bay - South's population is around 9,107 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,938 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 9,070 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density is 297 persons per square kilometer. Batemans Bay - South's growth rate of 1.9% since census is within 0.4 percentage points of its SA3 area (2.3%). Growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 67.9%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas, with Batemans Bay - South expected to increase by 929 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, indicating a total increase of 9.8% over the 17 years.

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

Batemans Bay - South has seen approximately 93 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 465 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY21 and FY25. This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of these properties was $604,000, slightly above the regional average. Additionally, $6.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Batemans Bay - South shows 81.0% higher new home approvals per person. This should offer buyers ample choice, although construction activity has recently eased.

The development consists of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 125 people per approval. Future projections indicate Batemans Bay - South adding 891 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should readily meet demand and potentially facilitate population growth beyond current projections.

Batemans Bay - South has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects expected to impact the region: Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision, Future Rosedale, The Sebel Hotel, and Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan. The following list details those projected to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Batemans Bay - South are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Batemans Bay - South has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 4.6%.

There were 3,575 residents employed at this time, with the unemployment rate being 1.0% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lagged significantly behind Rest of NSW, at 44.5% compared to 56.4%. Employment in Batemans Bay - South is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular specialization in retail trade, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 1.1% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.6%, while employment declined by 4.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.1%, with the labour force growing by 0.3% and unemployment rising by 0.4%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Batemans Bay - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Batemans Bay - South had a median income among taxpayers of $43,502 with the average level standing at $54,017. This is lower than national averages which stood at $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.6% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $48,113 (median) and $59,743 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures for 2021, household incomes in Batemans Bay - South fall between the 14th and 17th percentiles nationally. Personal incomes follow a similar pattern with 30.2% of the population earning within the $800 - 1,499 range compared to the region's leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 at 29.9%. After accounting for housing costs, 85.1% of income remains which ranks at the 17th percentile nationally.

Batemans Bay - South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Batemans Bay - South, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Batemans Bay - South was 49.5%, with the remainder either mortgaged (24.0%) or rented (26.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Batemans Bay - South was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were higher at $375.

Batemans Bay - South features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 67.5% of all households, which includes 17.7% couples with children, 38.2% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise 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 is 2.2 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 21.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (29.5%).

A substantial 23.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 2.3% in tertiary education. Batemans Bay - South's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,218 students. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions across Batemans Bay - South with balanced education provision consisting of two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Batemans Bay - South has 201 active public transport stops operating within its area. These stops are serviced by a total of 36 individual bus routes. Collectively, these routes provide 388 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the region is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 55 trips per day, which equates to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Batemans Bay - South is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Batemans Bay - South faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. The private health cover rate is low at approximately 47%, covering around 4,280 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Common medical conditions include arthritis (13.1%) and mental health issues (9.3%). However, 56.9% reported having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of NSW's 59.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 34%, with around 3,093 people, compared to the Rest of NSW's 31.7%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges despite performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 82.5% of its population born in Australia, 89.2% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, at 55.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 49.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (32.2%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Croatian (0.9%) and Scottish (9.0%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 8.6%, respectively. The Australian Aboriginal population was also slightly higher at 4.0%.

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

The median age in Batemans Bay - South is 54 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and considerably older than Australia's national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Batemans Bay - South at 18.0%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.2%. This concentration of individuals aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 8.1% to 9.6%, while those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 10.9% to 12.1%. Conversely, the age group of 55 to 64 has declined from 16.0% to 14.6%. By the year 2041, Batemans Bay - South is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The population aged 85 and above is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 292 people (an 84% rise) from 347 to 640. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups of 5 to 14 years and 15 to 24 years.