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

Batemans Bay - South's population was around 9,215 as of May 2026, reflecting a growth of 3.1% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,938 people. This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,174 in June 2025 and an additional 290 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 301 persons per square kilometer. Batemans Bay - South's growth exceeded the SA3 area's 2.6% during this period, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 71.7% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year were used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected, reaching 9,042 persons by 2041, reflecting an 8.5% increase over the 16 years.

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

Batemans Bay - South averaged approximately 93 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25465 homes were approved, with an additional 38 approved in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, the area saw an average of 0.8 new residents per year for each new home approved.

This suggests that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new homes was $392,000. In FY-26, there have been $6.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential development. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Batemans Bay - South shows 81.0% higher building activity per person.

This has created greater choice for buyers, although building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location currently has approximately 125 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections suggest that Batemans Bay - South will add 782 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified four projects that are anticipated to influence this area. Notable among these are Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision, Future Rosedale, The Sebel Hotel, and Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.8%, Batemans Bay - South has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Batemans Bay - South has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. As of December 2025, there are 3,552 residents employed, which is 0.1% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Batemans Bay - South is lower at 46.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, only 12.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has notably high employment levels, at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.1% of Batemans Bay - South's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.4%, while employment declined by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these 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.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Batemans Bay - South SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,495 and an average of $57,203. This is below the national average. Regional NSW had a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 during this period. As of March 2026, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% would be approximately $51,293 (median) and $63,106 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Batemans Bay - South all fall between the 14th and 17th percentiles nationally. In terms of income distribution, 30.2% of individuals earn between $800 and $1,499, unlike surrounding regions where 29.9% fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 range. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Batemans Bay - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Batemans Bay - South was at 49.5%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (24.0%) or rented (26.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Batemans Bay - South's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 30.4% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which 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

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 most common 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 at 11.9% and certificates at 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.

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

Batemans Bay - South has 205 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes that together facilitate 403 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 171 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 12.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 57 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly one weekly trip per individual stop. A map accompanies this data and displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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

Batemans Bay - South faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is low in the area, at approximately 48% of the total population (~4,386 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 13.1% of residents) and mental health issues (9.3%), while 56.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (34.5%, or 3,177 people), compared to Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area present notable challenges, with national rankings higher than those of 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 82.5% of its residents born in Australia, 89.2% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 55.3% of the population, slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.2%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Croatian representation was higher at 0.9%, compared to 0.3% regionally, Scottish representation was at 9.0% versus the regional average of 8.0%, and Australian Aboriginal representation stood at 4.0%, slightly lower than the regional average of 4.6%.

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

The median age in Batemans Bay - South is 54 years, significantly higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and older than the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented at 18.5% locally, compared to Regional NSW's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.1% to 9.7%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 10.9% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.0% to 14.7%. By 2041, Batemans Bay - South is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 85+ age cohort projected to expand by 253 people (73%), from 345 to 599. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts.