Median house price
$795k
-1.9% change
NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Batehaven, 2536
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,977
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.5%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,128/wk
Employment rate
41.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$795,000
Languages at home
6.3%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Malayalam, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, Batehaven is a smaller community in Eurobodalla Council with its own quieter rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer parks and green space, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though local dining and lifestyle amenities remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Batehaven snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $600 · Units $470
Population (ERP)
1,977
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
27.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#51
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
11th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 33% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2320th in Australia
- State rank
- 691st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #51 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #128 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $470
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 155
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $795,000
- Median price change
- -1.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,977(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 65th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +4.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +85
- Growth rank in NSW
- 65th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,050), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,911
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,128
- Dwelling vacancy
- 27.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 315 of 1,128
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Employment rate
- 41.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 550 / 114 / 128 (+ 10 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 154
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 55
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order102
- Breach Bail Conditions98
- Domestic Violence Related Assault116
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment135
- Malicious Damage To Property131
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 903
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 11th
School list
- St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans BayPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 394 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Batemans Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 902 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 534 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Sunshine Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 203 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
98 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beach Rd Opp Edward Rd
- Calton Rd Opp David Av
- Dominic Dr After Irene Av
- Ocean Rd Opp Pine St
- View St Before Pine St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
128 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 2 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 98 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 80/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.52
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.62
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.52
Food & drink(5)
- Crumb CafeCafe
- Heat Woodfired Pizza BarFast food
270 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Ocean Breeze TakeawayFast food
- Batehaven Bake HouseRestaurant
LOT 2 Edward Road, Batehaven
- Foodmandu Restaurant & BarRestaurant
Unit 5 268 Beach Road, Batehaven
Shopping(5)
- Haven Quality MeatButcher
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- Greengrocer
- Scullys IGASupermarket
Community(2)
- Bateman's Bay High SchoolSchool
2 George Bass Drive
- St Bernard's Primary SchoolSchool
2-20 David Avenue
Health & services(4)
- Batehaven Dental CareDentist
- Batehaven Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Advice PharmacyPharmacy
256 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Caseys Beach Vet ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Balance Holistic FitnessGym
- Corrigans Beach ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Corrigans Beach Inclusive PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
1 Calton Road, Batehaven
Entertainment(1)
- Observation PointViewpoint
Transport(16)
16 bus stops
Other(41)
- Alcohol
- Bbq (2)
- Skin Body Float SaunaBeauty salon
- Bench (9)
- Ride the BayBicycle
- Bicycle Parking
- BIG4 Batemans Bay Beach ResortCaravan Site
- Caravan Site
- Clyde View Holiday ParkCaravan Site
107 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Clyde View Holiday ParkChalet
- Drinking water
- Expresso GardenGarden Centre
- Pick a PresentGift
- Annas Cut AboveHairdresser
- Hairdresser
- Aquarius ApartmentsHotel
4 Matthew Parade, Batehaven
- Information (2)
- Batehaven MallMall
1 Corrigan Crescent, Batehaven
- Batehaven MallMall
Unit 4 270 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Chinese MassageMassage
- Araluen Motor LodgeMotel
- Araluen Motor LodgeMotel
226 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Bateman Bay Beach ResortMotel
198 Beach Road, Batehaven
- CastiaMotel
220 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Contiki Motel ApartmentsMotel
- Edgewater GardensMotel
- Motel
210 Beach Road, Batehaven
- The IslaMotel
222 Beach Road, Batehaven
- Parcel Locker
- Parking
1 Calton Road, Batehaven
- Parking (7)
- Public ParkingParking
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table (4)
- Batehaven Post OfficePost office
248 Beach Road
- Public toilets
- Bernys Fish & ChipsSeafood
- Shelter (8)
- Telephone
- Vacant
- Waste Basket (9)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Corrigans Beach ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Batemans Bay District Hospital (3.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Advice PharmacyBeach RoadPharmacy
- Batehaven Dental CareDentist
- Batehaven Medical CentreDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 56
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 284 mm · ~36 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 13 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport85 CROSBY DRIVE BATEHAVEN 2536Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached)5 WAGTAIL CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 GRANTHAM ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 WAGTAIL CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
May 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached)89 EDWARD ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3-5 CRAG ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
April 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 CORRIGAN CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 VICTOR CIRCUIT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 VICTOR CIRCUIT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport85 CROSBY DRIVE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool1 11 WAGTAIL CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 GRANTHAM ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure68 EDWARD ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
2025· 9 proposals
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 PETER CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space113 CROSBY DRIVE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Demolition; Service station264 BEACH ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Service station264 BEACH ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation23 IRENE AVENUE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21 IRENE AVENUE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
March 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation12 BRUSHBOX PLACE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 VICTOR CIRCUIT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 WOODLOT PLACE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 WATTLE CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 DOMINIC DRIVE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
October 2024
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 268 BEACH ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)3 BATEHAVEN ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 WOODLOT PLACE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
September 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise266 BEACH ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 VICTOR CIRCUIT BATEHAVEN 2536Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structureWOODLOT PLACE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)2-20 DAVID AVENUE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)288 BEACH ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 WOODLOT PLACE BATEHAVEN 2536Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home67 EDWARD ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)15 DOMINIC DRIVE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 Woodlot Place, Batehaven 2536Determined
- Subdivision18 ENTERPRISE LANE BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17 WATTLE CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 CORRIGAN CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support37 WAGTAIL CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation324 BEACH ROAD BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
November 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)29 WAGTAIL CRESCENT BATEHAVEN 2536Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Follow directions on site. Traffic lanes will be adjusted to allow for Caseys Beach seawall upgrade work. The changes will take place over two days with traffic moving in one direction at a time past Caseys Beach.<strong>Wednesday 12 August:</strong><ul><li>The cycling and parking lanes will be removed</li><li>Traffic lanes will be moved closer to the footpath</li></ul><strong>Friday 14 August:</strong><ul><li>Concrete barriers will be installed on the seaward side of the road</li></ul><strong>Once the site is set up:</strong><ul><li>Beach Road will reopen to two-way traffic with a reduced speed limit.</li><li>There will be no dedicated cycling or parking lanes.</li><li>Conditions will continue until July 2027</li></ul>Beach Road, Caseys Beach06 Aug 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
- Member of Parliament
- Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,995
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.1 km away).
Coalition 48.3%Labor 51.7%
3.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BatehavenLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Sunshine BayLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Batemans BayLabor 54.1% · Coalition 45.9% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Long BeachLabor 53.2% · Coalition 46.8% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- Malua BayLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Eurobodalla Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.