Median house price
$795k
-1.9% change
NSW · Eurobodalla Council
South Durras, 2536
Est. population · Jun 2025
303
Growth (1 yr)
+2.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.4%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,398/wk
Employment rate
51.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$795,000
Languages at home
4%non-English
Most common: Indonesian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in South Durras revolves around the coast at a genuine remove from Sydney. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
South Durras snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $600 · Units $470
Population (ERP)
303
+2.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
58.2%
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
#72
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 36.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4405th in Australia
- State rank
- 1392nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #72 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #140 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
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
303(June 2025)
+2.0% annual · +9.4% over 5 years · 87th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.0%
- 5-year growth
- +9.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +26
- Growth rank in NSW
- 87th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,398
- Dwelling vacancy
- 58.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 199 of 342
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,633
- Employment rate
- 51.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 141 / 0 / 0
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)
- 24
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.2%
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
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Allambee St After Banyandah St
- Banyandah St Before Allambee St
- Durras Lake Rd Before Fern Dr
- Lakeside Dr At Boomerang Av
- Lakeside Dr At Canberra Av
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
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 6.27
Community(1)
- Durras Comunity HallCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Park
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Durras OvalSports field
- Durras Skate ParkSports field
Other(5)
- BIG4 South Durras Holiday ParkCaravan Site
Unit 9 Beagle Bay Road, South Durras
- Durras South Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
31 Banyandah Street, South Durras
- Parking
- Public toilets
- Slipway
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Nearest hospital
- Batemans Bay District Hospital (11.5 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)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.1
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° / 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· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2025· 4 proposals
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development5 CANBERRA AVENUE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5C FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation26 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 MURRAMARANG CRESCENT SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure45 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 4 Fern Drive South DurrasDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7-9 FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space23 MURRAMARANG CRESCENT SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7-9 FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling36 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Other7 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 Fern Drive South Durras NSW 2536Determined
June 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees7-9 FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
May 2023
- Other47 CANBERRA AVENUE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
April 2023
- Shed8 MILL CLOSE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Withdrawn
March 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees34 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Dwelling36 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2022· 14 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces5 BURRABRI LANE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Dwelling111 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development51 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Shed26 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
October 2022
- Dual occupancy5A BURRABRI LANE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition12 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling36 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 MILL CLOSE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels64 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development103 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing23 MURRAMARANG CRESCENT SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 Fern Drive South Durras NSW 2536Determined
- Other5A BURRABRI LANE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling34 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 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)
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 16.5 km away).
Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%
9.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +15.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- South DurrasLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Long BeachLabor 53.2% · Coalition 46.8% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Batemans BayLabor 54.1% · Coalition 45.9% TPP (2025)11.3 km away
- BatehavenLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- Sunshine BayLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)11.5 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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.