NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Bawley Point, NSW, 2539
Desirability index
#294 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Bawley Point is a small locality in the Shoalhaven area, home to around 844 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 885 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 1048.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $440, houses $600), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 844
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,240
- Dwelling vacancy
- 52.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 371 of 705
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 43.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 113
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 885
- Against the person
- 280
- Against property
- 350
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,048.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +5%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault75
- Fraud69
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
- Malicious Damage To Property84
- Trespass59
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- 258 Bawley Point Rd
- 409 Bawley Point Rd
- Bundle Hill Rd At Murramarang Rd
- Murramarang Rd At Malibu Dr
- Murramarang Rd At Rosemary Av
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
110 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 VOYAGER CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 TERRAGONG AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 NORTHAVEN AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Garage, carport or carparking space36 VOYAGER CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 Thrush St BAWLEY POINT - Lot CP SP 54888Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation61A MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 VOYAGER CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park381 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 LURNEA AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home45A MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Pathways and paving; Privacy screens; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development6 WIPPINGUY PLACE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure109 MALIBU DRIVE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Caravan park381 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Caravan park381 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structureTHRUSH STREET BAWLEY POINT LOT 107 DP 1263653Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 ALDINGA AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 MALIBU DRIVE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 MALIBU DRIVE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Garage, carport or carparking space36 VOYAGER CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 THRUSH STREET BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport1 WANDELLYER CLOSE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 MALIBU DRIVE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 VOYAGER CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
2024· 18 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 WILLINGA ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Caravan park381 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ALDINGA AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision3 WEEMALA CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 LURNEA AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 HARRINGTON CRESCENT BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureTHRUSH STREET BAWLEY POINT LOT 107 DP 1263653Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure63 BUNDLE HILL ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 ORIOLE STREET BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 ALDINGA AVENUE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation29 JOHNSTON STREET BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13A THRUSH STREET BAWLEY POINT 2539Deferred Commencement
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structureTHRUSH STREET BAWLEY POINT LOT 107 DP 1263653Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 MALIBU DRIVE BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park381 MURRAMARANG ROAD BAWLEY POINT 2539Determined
2023· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 2 proposals
2 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bus stop
- Murramarang Rd at Malibu DrBus stop
- Murramarang Rd before Thrush StBus stop
- Murramarang Rd opp Thrush StBus stop
- Bawley Beach CafeCafe
- Polocrosse CafeCafe
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Playground
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bawley Point ReserveNature reserve
- Murramarang Aboriginal AreaNature reserve
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Watts ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bawley Point Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 36.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #294 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 258 Bawley Point Rdtransport
- 409 Bawley Point Rdtransport
- Bundle Hill Rd At Murramarang Rdtransport
- Murramarang Rd At Malibu Drtransport
- Murramarang Rd At Rosemary Avtransport
- Bawley Point Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- Bawley Point Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Murramarang Aboriginal Areagovernmentnature_reserve
- Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Watts Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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