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, as of Feb 2026, is approximately 9,159, showing a growth of 221 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 2.5% rise from the previous population count of 8,938. The change can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,069 in June 2024 and an additional 291 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 299 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Batemans Bay - South's growth rate of 2.5% since the census is close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.5%, suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Batemans Bay - South is projected to increase its population by approximately 929 persons, reflecting a gain of 9.2% over the 17-year period, which is close to the median growth rate for Australia's regional areas.

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

Batemans Bay - South has received approximately 93 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 465 homes. As of FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 0.8 new residents arrive annually for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates 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 is $392,000. In the current financial year, around $6.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Batemans Bay - South has 81.0% more construction activity per person. This should offer buyers ample choice, although development activity has moderated recently.

The new building activity consists of approximately 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an emphasis on detached housing. With around 125 people per dwelling approval, Batemans Bay - South exhibits characteristics of a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Batemans Bay - South is projected to add 839 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact this region. Notable projects are Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision, Future Rosedale, The Sebel Hotel, and Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan.

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Batemans Bay - South shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Batemans Bay South has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate here is 4.0%. As of September 2025, there are 3,557 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Batemans Bay South lags behind Rest of NSW at 46.9%, compared to 61.5%. 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 a significant share of employment at 1.3 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.1% of Batemans Bay South's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 5.4%, alongside a 5.2% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate fall of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across 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 that median income in Batemans Bay - South SA2 is $46,495 and average income stands at $57,203. This is lower than national averages of $52,390 median and $65,215 average for Rest of NSW. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, median income in Batemans Bay - South is estimated to be approximately $50,614 and average income $62,271. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Batemans Bay - South fall between the 14th and 17th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income distribution shows that 30.2% of residents earn between $800 and $1,499, contrasting with surrounding regions where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 are most common at 29.9%. 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

In Batemans Bay - South, as per the latest Census, 80.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Batemans Bay - South stood at 49.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.0% and rented ones at 26.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Batemans Bay - South had significantly lower mortgage repayments at $1,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to 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 constitute 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, smaller than the Rest of 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's university qualification rate is 21.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 13.3% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15 and above possessing vocational credentials.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 11.9% and certificates by 29.5%. Notably, 23.6% of the population is actively engaged in formal education. This comprises 8.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing 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 operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 37 different routes that together provide 403 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 95%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3, 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. On average, there are 57 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's 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

Batemans Bay - South faces substantial health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~4,359 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (13.1%) and mental health issues (9.3%). 56.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 34.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,134 people), higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than 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 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, accounting for 55.3% of the population, slightly lower than the Rest of NSW's 55.9%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.2%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Croatian ethnicity was overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to the regional average of 0.3%. Scottish ancestry also had a higher representation at 9.0% versus the regional 8.0%, while Australian Aboriginal heritage was slightly lower at 4.0% against the regional 4.6%.

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

The median age in Batemans Bay - South was 54 years in the latest data, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and considerably older than Australia's national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 65-74 year cohort was notably over-represented at 18.3% locally, while the 5-14 year age group was under-represented at 8.8%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 years grew from 8.1% to 9.7%, while those aged 75 to 84 years increased from 10.9% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 16.0% to 14.5%, and the 5-14 year age group dropped from 9.8% to 8.8%. By 2041, Batemans Bay - South is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 85+ age cohort projected to expand considerably by 271 people (74%), from 368 to 640. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 age cohorts.