Median house price
$790k
+17% change
NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Bomaderry, 2541
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,953
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.4%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,119/wk
Employment rate
46.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$790,000
Languages at home
5.8%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Spanish, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Bomaderry sits in Shoalhaven Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday shopping is a local strength, with enough shops and services to cover most weekly needs close to home. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Against similar regional towns, growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus safety less decisive.
At a glance
Bomaderry snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$530/wk
Houses $550 · Units $401
Population (ERP)
6,953
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
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
#16
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
93rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
27th
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
- 60.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1004th in Australia
- State rank
- 283rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #16 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #45 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $401
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $530
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 296
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $790,000
- Median price change
- +16.5%
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
6,953(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.4% over 5 years · 58th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +52
- Change in 5 years
- +164
- Growth rank in NSW
- 58th 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 (~7,050), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,738
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,119
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 209 of 3,024
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,584
- Employment rate
- 46.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,207 / 486 / 112 (+ 4 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)
- 1,097
- Against the person
- 302
- Against property
- 403
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 157.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 22 residents
- State safety percentile
- 93.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions633
- Domestic Violence Related Assault305
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment444
- Malicious Damage To Property449
- Steal From Retail Store420
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
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 955
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 27th
School list
- Bomaderry High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 955 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 707 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Bomaderry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 908 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 406 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Nowra Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1094 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,152 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Shoalhaven River CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 48 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Illaroo Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 451 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.9 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Little Zak's Academychildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
180 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bomaderry Station
- Bomaderry Station
- CCP Meroo St
- ENT Station Carpark
- LKR Meroo 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
147 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 5 fast food · 2 places of worship · 8 playgrounds · 4 sports centres · 3 swimming pools · 7 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 180 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 18 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 67/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.89
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.08
Food & drink(6)
- Chooksy'sFast food
429 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
Unit 3 271 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
271 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
- Bomaderry HotelRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- FoodaryConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
- IGASupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
320 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
Community(5)
- Little Zak's AcademyChildcare
- Bomaderry Community CentreCommunity centre
- Bomaderry High SchoolSchool
Bomaderry
- Bomaderry Public SchoolSchool
Bomaderry
- Nowra Anglican CollegeSchool
Health & services(1)
- Bomaderry Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(31)
- Cavalier Parade ParkPark
- Endeavour ParkPark
- John Berry ReservePark
- Park (8)
- Penrose Drive ReservePark
- Reid ParkPark
- Playground (8)
- Bomaderry Aquatic CentreSports centre
- Bomaderry Bowling ClubSports centre
154 Meroo Road
- Shoalhaven Basketball StadiumSports centre
- Shoalhaven City Lanes & Leisure CentreSports centre
Lot 5 Narang Road, Bomaderry
- Artie Smith OvalSports field
- Bomaderry OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(1)
- Bernie's LookoutViewpoint
Transport(29)
27 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(47)
- Bomaderry Super CellarsAlcohol
Unit 1 427 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
- Artwork
- Bernie's BendAttraction
- Fern GlenAttraction
- The Last Mechanical Signal BoxAttraction
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Bomaderry Station, Meroo StBicycle Parking
- Country Motor CompanyCar
- havalCar
- HyundaiCar
- IsuzuCar
- Elephant Wash AustraliaCar wash
273 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
- RV CentralCaravan
- Tree Haven Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- Shoalhaven Community CollegeCollege
- TAFE IllawarraCollege
- Drinking water
- Garden
- Birthplace of the Stolen Generation in N.S.W.Information
- Kiosk
- Avaleen Lodge Motor InnMotel
- Balan VillageMotel
- Bomaderry Motor InnMotel
- McDonald's Car ParkParking
- Parking (17)
- Ampol BomaderryPetrol station
246 Princes Highway
- Ampol Foodary BomaderryPetrol station
341 Princes Highway, Bomaderry
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- EnhancePetrol station
- MobilPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Skyview Service StationPetrol station
1 Beinda Street, Bomaderry
- Picnic Table (6)
- Bomaderry Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
23 Bunberra Street
- Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost office
- Bomaderry Aboriginal Children's HomePrison
- Public toilets
- Transport for NSWPublic toilets
- Return and EarnRecycling
- Shelter
- Slipway
- Shoalhaven Place Care CommunitySocial Facility
- Telephone
- Ticket Validator
- Track
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cavalier Parade ParkPark
- Endeavour ParkPark
- John Berry ReservePark
- Penrose Drive ReservePark
- Reid ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Bomaderry Uniting Church
23 Bunberra Street
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (2.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public 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)
- 265
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.1
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° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 301 mm · ~38 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 396 mm · ~50 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 292 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 274 mm · ~34 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· 25 proposals
August 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia41 LEONARD STREET BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
July 2026
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure22 KAROWA STREET BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Temporary building, structure or use; Infrastructure25 MOSS VALE ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure62 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure14 TARTARIAN CRESCENT BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
June 2026
- Subdivision427-429 Princes Highway RockadeDetermined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureNARANG ROAD BOMADERRY - Lot 1 DP 1148122Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Co-living29 BRINAWARR STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading31 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 GLADIOLI VISTA BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Demolition1 Cambewarra Road BOMADERRY Lot A DP 402150Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 MATTES WAY BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure17 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 JASMINE DRIVE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development6 CRESTON GROVE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Subdivision63 BUNBERRA STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 HALSTEAD PLACE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 WEST BIRRILEY STREET BOMADERRY 2541Operational consent issued
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)4 21 CONCORDE WAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport19 FUCHSIA CRESCENT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia41 LEONARD STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Subdivision427-429 Princes Highway RockadeDetermined
January 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 SHERATON CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Signage; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre; Ancillary commercial development; Health services facility1 ELVIN DRIVE BOMADERRY 2541Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation4 LYNBURN AVENUE BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- 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 Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading1 NARANG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure77 MEROO ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure34 FERNTREE DRIVE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care61 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Subdivision19 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 VICTA WAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure59 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Subdivision17 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)19 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop1 NARANG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 WOORIN CLOSE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise320 PRINCES HIGHWAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36A BIRRILEY STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 MULGEN CRESCENT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 TARAWARA STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Ancillary commercial development; Depot11 VICTA WAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure330 PRINCES HIGHWAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading31 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 NUMROCK STREET BOMADERRY 2541Operational consent issued
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
2 heritage places
- Bomaderry Aboriginal Children's Home59 Beinda Street BomaderrySHR
- Bomaderry Railway Station and yard groupIllawarra railway, BomaderrySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 5.2 km away).
Coalition 41.8%Labor 58.2%
3.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BomaderryLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Nowra BomaderryLabor 56.2% · Coalition 43.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Nowra NorthLabor 55.1% · Coalition 44.9% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- Nowra CentreLabor 59.9% · Coalition 40.1% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- TeraraLabor 54.3% · Coalition 45.7% TPP (2025)3.2 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 Shoalhaven Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.