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 is approximately 3,723 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 198 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,525. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 3,700 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2.5 persons per square kilometer. Eurobodalla Hinterland's population grew by 5.6% between the 2021 Census and August 2025, exceeding the SA3 area (2.3%) and the SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Future population trends project an above median growth for national non-metropolitan areas, with Eurobodalla Hinterland expected 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 has received approximately 21 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 109 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has attracted around 2.7 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values in the area. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $393,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26, $1.1 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Eurobodalla Hinterland has similar development levels per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns, although development activity has moderated recently. New building activity comprises 92% standalone homes and 8% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count is around 377 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Eurobodalla Hinterland is projected to grow by approximately 479 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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 that could affect this region. Notable ones include the Moruya Bypass, IRT Moruya Community-Integrated Seniors Housing, New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, and Moruya Housing Infrastructure Project. Below is a list of those most likely to be 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 an unemployment rate of 6.0% as of June 2025. It has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation.

The area has 1,658 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 2.4% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lags at 50.9%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors 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% compared to 16.9% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.6%, while employment fell by 4.9%, increasing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 indicates Eurobodalla Hinterland's median income among taxpayers is $40,620, with an average of $50,697. This is lower than the national average. Rest of NSW has a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $45,742 (median) and $57,090 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Eurobodalla Hinterland are between the 17th and 19th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 30.4% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to surrounding regions at 29.9%. Housing costs allow for retention of 89.4% of income. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 27th 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 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 the area was $300, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Eurobodalla Hinterland's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,387 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 account for 71.8% of all households, consisting of 21.3% couples with children, 40.3% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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's university qualification rate is 19.9%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the 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%, with 8.7% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Mogo Public School and Bodalla Public School serve a total of 104 students, focusing on primary education only. Secondary schooling options are available in nearby areas due to limited local capacity (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

Eurobodalla Hinterland has 160 active public transport stops. These are served by 34 bus routes that together offer 260 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 346 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 37 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 (around 1,720 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, higher than the 59.6% across Rest of NSW. The area has 29.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,109 people), which is lower than the 31.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing 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, 88.2% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eurobodalla Hinterland, making up 48.0% of people, compared to 49.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.2%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.6%, Australian Aboriginal at 5.2%, and Maltese at 0.5%.

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 age group is under-represented at 7.8%. This concentration in 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 age 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 age cohort projected to grow by 40%, adding 159 residents to reach 563. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.