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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 9,108 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 170 people, marking a 1.9% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,938. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,075 in June 2024 and an additional 272 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 297 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential room for further development. Batemans Bay - South's growth rate of 1.9% since the census places it within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.6%), suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration primarily drove population growth in the area, contributing approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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 uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, Batemans Bay - South is expected to increase by approximately 929 persons by 2041, with an overall increase of 9.8% over the 17-year period.

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 on average over the past five financial years, totalling 465 homes. As of FY26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed have been noted between FY21 and FY25. 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.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $392,000. In the current financial year, $6.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Batemans Bay - South records 81.0% more building activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods.

New development consists of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 125 people per approval, Batemans Bay - South reflects a low density area. Future projections suggest that Batemans Bay - South could add 890 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

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

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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 well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of June 2025.

There were 3,575 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate 1.0% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lagged significantly behind the Rest of NSW figure, at 44.5% compared to 56.4%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Retail trade had a particularly high employment share, at 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with only 1.1% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

The labour force decreased by 3.6% during the year to June 2025 in Batemans Bay - South, while employment declined by 4.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, the Rest of NSW saw employment contract by only 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors, with Batemans Bay - South's local growth projected at approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years based on a simple weighting extrapolation of its current employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending 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 were $49,459 and $62,998 for Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $48,988 (median) and $60,829 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Batemans Bay - South all fall between the 14th and 17th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 30.2% of the population, which is 2,750 individuals, falls within the $800 to $1,499 income range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains, ranking at only 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

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 is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Batemans Bay - South was 49.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (24.0%) or rented (26.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Batemans Bay - South's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $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, 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 aligns with the average in 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 at 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 common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 29.5%.

A total of 23.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.6% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education. Batemans Bay - South's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,218 students. The area offers balanced educational provision with 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. These are mixed bus services. There are 36 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 388 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated excellent, with residents on average located 171 meters from the nearest stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 55 trips per day, equating to approximately one weekly trip per 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 age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (around 4,280 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.1%) and mental health issues (9.3%). Conversely, 56.9% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Rest of NSW's 59.6%. The region has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 34.0% (3,093 people), compared to 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 was found to have 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. The dominant religion in Batemans Bay-South is Christianity, accounting for 55.3% of the population, compared to 49.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.2%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Croatian ethnicity is overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to 0.3% regionally, while Scottish ethnicity stands at 9.0% versus 8.6%. Additionally, Australian Aboriginal representation is 4.0%, slightly higher than the regional average of 3.6%.

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

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