Median house price
$795k
-1.9% change
NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Surfside, 2536
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,478
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,168/wk
Employment rate
46.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$795,000
Languages at home
6.4%non-English
Most common: Greek, Australian Indigenous languages, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Surfside is a quieter smaller community in Eurobodalla Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits below average overall, with schools and education, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Surfside snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $600 · Units $470
Population (ERP)
1,478
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
25.0%
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
#247
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
40th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
10th
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
- 36.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4473rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1421st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #247 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #525 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
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
1,478(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 40th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +2.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +33
- Growth rank in NSW
- 40th 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 (~1,550), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,456
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,168
- Dwelling vacancy
- 25%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 185 of 740
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 46.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 495 / 21 / 34 (+ 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)
- 115
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 41
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30.9%
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 896
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 10th
School list
- Batemans Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 896 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 494 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
58 public transport stops in this suburb
- 55A Karoola Cres
- Berrima Pde After Sunset St
- Karoola Cres At Osprey Pl
- Myamba Pde Before Wallarah St
- Timbara Cres Opp Wallaringa 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
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 places of worship · 5 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 58 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
- 0
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Sports field
- Surfside OvalSports field
- Swimming pool
21 Wallarah Street
- Swimming pool
8 Myamba Parade
- Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Other(5)
- Stella Maris Beach HouseGuest House
Unit 1 68 Myamba Parade, Surfside
- The Beach HouseHostel
22 Myamba Parade
- Parking (2)
- Place of worship (2)
- 4 free spirit tattoos and body piercingTattoos And Piercing
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
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship (2)
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Batemans Bay District Hospital (2.6 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)
- 49
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.2
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· 4 proposals
August 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5A PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport9 FOAM STREET SURFSIDE 2536Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 BAYVIEW STREET SURFSIDE 2536Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 IANDRA ROAD SURFSIDE 2536Determined
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5A PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Deferred Commencement
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport60 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure63 TIMBARA CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah46 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool27 WALLARINGA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 WALLARAH STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
September 2024
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5A PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
July 2024
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Ancillary commercial development9-13 THE VISTA SURFSIDE 2536Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 WALLARAH STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development33 PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport43 TIMBARA CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 TIMBARA CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
2023· 12 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure84 PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 BAYVIEW STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure76 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 WALLARAH STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs8 BURRI PALM WAY SURFSIDE 2536Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land; Other7D PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
July 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 BAYVIEW STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
May 2023
- Other2A MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Withdrawn
April 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing75 TIMBARA CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Dwelling37 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 MARINA AVENUE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
January 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces87 PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
2022· 13 proposals
November 2022
- Shed13 THE OUTLOOK ROAD SURFSIDE 2536Determined
September 2022
- Demolition75 TIMBARA CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
August 2022
- Secondary dwelling7 PALM PLACE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Business premises16 THE VISTA SURFSIDE 2536Determined
July 2022
- Shed26 THE OUTLOOK ROAD SURFSIDE 2536Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling37 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees39 KAROOLA CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs63 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
April 2022
- Shed13 PALANA STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development60 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development7 BAYVIEW STREET SURFSIDE 2536Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development12 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 2536Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 BEAUTY CRESCENT SURFSIDE 2536Determined
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development64 MYAMBA PARADE SURFSIDE 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 11.6 km away).
Coalition 46.7%Labor 53.3%
1.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Batemans BayLabor 54.1% · Coalition 45.9% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Long BeachLabor 53.2% · Coalition 46.8% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- BatehavenLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Sunshine BayLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- NelligenLabor 43.0% · Coalition 57.0% TPP (2025)7.4 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.