Eurobodalla Hinterland

Eurobodalla Hinterland has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Eurobodalla Hinterland's population was around 3,727 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 202 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,525. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 3,700 in June 2024 and 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2.6 persons per square kilometer. Eurobodalla Hinterland's growth rate of 5.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (2.6%) and the SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.8% to overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors including overseas migration and natural growth also being positive contributors.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for national non-metropolitan areas, with Eurobodalla Hinterland expected to increase by 502 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 12.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Eurobodalla Hinterland recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Eurobodalla Hinterland has seen approximately 21 dwellings granted development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 109 homes. In FY-26 to date, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling adds around 2.7 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $393,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $1.1 million in commercial approvals registered, highlighting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Eurobodalla Hinterland maintains similar development levels per capita, contributing to market stability and aligning with regional trends, although recent periods have shown some moderation in activity. New building activity comprises 92% standalone homes and 8% medium-high density housing, preserving the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count is approximately 377 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Eurobodalla Hinterland is projected to grow by 475 residents (AreaSearch Q2 estimate). Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Eurobodalla Hinterland has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are the Moruya Bypass, IRT Moruya Community-Integrated Seniors Housing, New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, and Moruya Housing Infrastructure Project. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Eurobodalla Hinterland face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Eurobodalla Hinterland has an unemployment rate of 6.0% as of June 2025. It has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation.

There are 1,658 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4 percentage points higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Eurobodalla Hinterland lags behind Rest of NSW at 50.9% compared to 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.9%, lower than the regional average of 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 3.6% and employment decreased by 4.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eurobodalla Hinterland's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Eurobodalla Hinterland SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $40,620 and an average of $50,697. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of NSW having a median of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $45,742 (median) and $57,090 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Eurobodalla Hinterland fall between the 17th and 19th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 30.4% of the population, equating to 1,133 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this range. Housing costs are modest with 89.4% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 26th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Eurobodalla Hinterland is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Eurobodalla Hinterland's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings. Non-Metro NSW had 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eurobodalla Hinterland was 56.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 13.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Eurobodalla Hinterland was $300, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Eurobodalla Hinterland has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.8% of all households, including couples with children at 21.3%, couples without children at 40.3%, and single parent families at 9.3%. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.2.

Eurobodalla Hinterland faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 19.9%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (35.1%). Educational participation is high at 25.5%, comprising primary education (8.7%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (2.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 8.2% 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

Eurobodalla Hinterland has 160 operational public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses operating along 34 routes, offering 260 weekly passenger trips in total. The region's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average located 346 meters from their nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 37 trips per day, equating to roughly one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Eurobodalla Hinterland is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Eurobodalla Hinterland faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~1,721 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.5% and 8.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is higher than the 59.6% across Rest of NSW. The area has 29.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,110 people), lower than the 31.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Eurobodalla Hinterland is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Eurobodalla Hinterland had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 88.6% of its population being citizens, 88.2% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.0% of Eurobodalla Hinterland's population, compared to 49.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.2%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 9.6%, while Australian Aboriginal was at 5.2%, both higher than the regional averages of 8.6% and 3.6% respectively. Dutch ancestry remained at 1.4%.

Eurobodalla Hinterland ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Eurobodalla Hinterland is 52 years, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and also above the national norm of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented at 18.2% locally compared to Rest of NSW's average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.8%. This concentration of the 55-64 age group is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.7% to 10.8% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 11.1%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 19.6% to 18.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Eurobodalla Hinterland, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 39%, adding 158 residents to reach 563. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 age cohorts.