Eurobodalla Hinterland
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 3,723 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census total of 3,525 people, a rise of 198 individuals (5.6%). The change is inferred from ABS estimates: Eurobodalla Hinterland's population was approximately 3,700 in June 2024, with an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2.5 persons per square kilometer. Eurobodalla Hinterland's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (2.3%) and SA4 region during this period. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

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 from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are employed. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends suggest above median population growth for national non-metropolitan areas, with Eurobodalla Hinterland projected to increase by 502 persons to 2041, representing a total gain of 12.9% over the 17-year period.

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 received approximately 21 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totaling 109 homes. In Financial Year 26, 3 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, each new dwelling accommodated around 2.7 new residents annually between Financial Years 21 and 25. The average construction cost of these dwellings was $393,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $1.1 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Eurobodalla Hinterland has similar development levels per person, contributing to market stability. However, development activity has moderated recently.

The majority of new building activity involves standalone homes (92%), with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 8%. This preserves the area's low-density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. Currently, there are approximately 377 people per dwelling approval in Eurobodalla Hinterland, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, the population is projected to grow by 479 residents. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Eurobodalla Hinterland has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely influencing the region. Notable ones are Moruya Bypass, IRT Moruya Community-Integrated Seniors Housing, New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, and Moruya Housing Infrastructure Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Eurobodalla Hinterland are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Eurobodalla Hinterland has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 6.0% as of June 2025. There are 1,658 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 50.9%, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly high presence with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while health care and social assistance has limited representation at 13.9% compared to the regional figure of 16.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, Eurobodalla Hinterland's labour force decreased by 3.6% and employment fell by 4.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows that NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Eurobodalla Hinterland's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Eurobodalla Hinterland's median income among taxpayers was $40,620, with an average of $50,697. This was lower than the national average. Rest of NSW had a median of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $44,926 (median) and $56,071 (average). Census data showed household, family, and personal incomes in Eurobodalla Hinterland were between the 17th and 19th percentiles nationally. Income analysis revealed that 30.4% of the population (1,131 individuals) had incomes within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing costs were modest with 89.4% of income retained. Total disposable income ranked at the 27th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 most recent Census, were 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Non-Metro NSW's 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eurobodalla Hinterland stood at 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, Eurobodalla Hinterland's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,387 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households make up 71.8% of all households, including 21.3% couples with children, 40.3% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is 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 has lower university qualification rates at 19.9%, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 46.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (35.1%).

Educational participation is high at 25.5%, including 8.7% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education. Mogo Public School and Bodalla Public School serve a total of 104 students, focusing exclusively on primary education with secondary options available nearby. The area has limited local school capacity at 2.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.7.

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

The analysis of public transport in Eurobodalla Hinterland shows that there are 160 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services. They are served by 34 individual routes which collectively provide 260 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located about 346 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are approximately 37 trips per day across all routes, 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 being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population, which comprises around 1,720 people.

This figure is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.5% and 8.5% of residents respectively. In contrast, 64.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 59.6% across Rest of NSW. The area has 29.8% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling around 1,109 people, which is 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.6% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak 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 ancestral 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%, and Maltese was at 0.5%.

Eurobodalla Hinterland ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Eurobodalla Hinterland is 52 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and also notably above the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 55-64 age cohort is over-represented at 18.2% in Eurobodalla Hinterland, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.8%. The concentration of the 55-64 age group in Eurobodalla Hinterland is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 7.7% to 10.8%, while the 45 to 54 age group 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 the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Eurobodalla Hinterland, with the strongest projected growth in the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is expected to increase by 40%, adding 159 residents to reach a total of 563. In contrast, population declines are projected for both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.