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NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Bodalla, 2545
Est. population · Jun 2025
484
Growth (1 yr)
+2.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.3%
Median age
53
Median income
$1,181/wk
Employment rate
48.6%
Languages at home
1.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bodalla is a quieter smaller community in Eurobodalla Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bodalla snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
484
+2.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.5%
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
#403
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
9th
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
- 30.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5455th in Australia
- State rank
- 1756th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #403 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #755 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
484(June 2025)
+2.1% annual · +9.3% over 5 years · 88th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.1%
- 5-year growth
- +9.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +41
- Growth rank in NSW
- 88th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,181
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 365
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 48.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 304 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 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)
- 47
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 97.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -18.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order5
- Domestic Violence Related Assault4
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment12
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Trespass6
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 890
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 9th
School list
- Bodalla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 890 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 65 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View 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
74 public transport stops in this suburb
- Potato Point Rd Opp Bodalla Public School
- Princes Hwy At Eurobodalla Rd
- Princes Hwy At Eurobodalla Rd
- Princes Hwy Opp Sutcliffe St
- Princes Hwy Opp Sutcliffe 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Moruya Hospital (21.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.7
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· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4804-4806 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 EUROBODALLA ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
May 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop66 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mortuary360 GANNONS POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
March 2026
- Signage; Commercial development; 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 Australia; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support73-77 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport6 WILTSHIRE LANE BODALLA 2545Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cemetery360 GANNONS POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential AccommodationPOTATO POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Registered club9 POTATO POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
- Signage; Commercial development; 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 Australia; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support73-77 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cemetery360 GANNONS POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space32 BODALLA PARK DRIVE BODALLA 2545Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation334 BODALLA PARK DRIVE BODALLA 2545Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development1 WHITTAKERS CREEK ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Minor building alterations (external)4 WILTSHIRE LANE BODALLA 2545Determined
2024· 6 proposals
August 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential AccommodationPOTATO POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108-110 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development1 WHITTAKERS CREEK ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
February 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia66 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Registered club9 POTATO POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 JADE PLACE BODALLA 2545Determined
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 EUROBODALLA ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure334 BODALLA PARK DRIVE BODALLA 2545Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Cemetery360 GANNONS POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure337 BODALLA PARK DRIVE BODALLA 2545Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling66 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
August 2023
- Other28 BOOBOOK COURT BODALLA 2545Determined
- Subdivision of land40 EUROBODALLA ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces261 COMERANG FOREST ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 WILTSHIRE LANE BODALLA 2545Determined
April 2023
- Shed32 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing55 LYREBIRD PLACE BODALLA 2545Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing5 JADE PLACE BODALLA 2545Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development55 BUMBO ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Other360 GANNONS POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 SUTCLIFFE STREET BODALLA 2545Determined
- Industrial development11-13 POTATO POINT ROAD BODALLA 2545Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling6 JADE PLACE BODALLA 2545Determined
- Dwelling66 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Change of use68 PRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development52 Princes Highway BodallaDetermined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Stratum / community title subdivisionPRINCES HIGHWAY BODALLA 2545Determined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- All Saints Anglican Church42 Princes Highway, BodallaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 42.8 km away).
Coalition 38.0%Labor 62.0%
4.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BodallaLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- Tuross HeadLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
- DalmenyLabor 58.5% · Coalition 41.5% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
- NaroomaLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- Central TilbaLabor 68.5% · Coalition 31.5% TPP (2025)25.8 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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.