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Batemans Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Batemans Bay, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Batemans Bay NSW is 1,573 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Batemans Bay is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Batemans Bay is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Batemans Bay has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Batemans Bay has a population density of 47.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Batemans Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batemans Bay is $1,300.

There were 192 recorded offences in Batemans Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 122 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (57 offences).

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Batemans Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Batemans Bay Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$539/wk

$28,028 per year

#7844 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Batemans Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (777) Female 50.6% (796)

Population Density

47.3

people per km²

1,573 people · 33.2 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,149

Family income/wk

Batemans Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Batemans Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.9% 232 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.1% 66 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Batemans Bay Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

5.2%

India

1.3%

Croatia

0.6%

China

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Batemans Bay Religion

No Religion

37.6%

Anglican

21.7%

Catholic

20.5%

Not stated

12.1%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Hinduism

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Batemans Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Batemans Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

23.8%

IAL Nepali

21.4%

IAL Punjabi

19.0%

French

9.5%

SAL Tot

9.5%

Other

9.5%

Greek

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Batemans Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

21.4% 261 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 211 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.5% 31 people

🏠

Not in labour force

58.7% 715 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Batemans Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.2%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Batemans Bay Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.6%

Community & Personal Service

20.5%

Professionals

13.8%

Managers

12.4%

Labourers

9.9%

Sales Workers

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Batemans Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Health

16.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.8%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Architecture & Building

12.6%

Engineering

10.4%

Information Technology

4.7%

Education

4.3%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Batemans Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

73.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

17.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Batemans Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.3%

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

1.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.4%

$4,000+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Batemans Bay Marital Status

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Married

31.8% 445

↔️

Separated

6.4% 90

📋

Divorced

16.2% 226

🕊️

Widowed

10.4% 145

👤

Never married

35.2% 493

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Batemans Bay Ancestry

English

32.9%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

7.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.2%

Other

4.9%

German

2.8%

Dutch

1.2%

Chinese

0.8%

Filipino

0.7%

Croatian

0.6%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Batemans Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.7%

Secondary — Government

23.4%

Vocational Education

19.0%

Pre-school

14.6%

Primary — Catholic

5.1%

Secondary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Batemans Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

12.1% 341

✅

No need for assistance

87.9% 2,483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Batemans Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.1% 152

—

Not a volunteer

87.9% 1,102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Batemans Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.7%

$300-$449/mo

4.8%

$450-$599/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Batemans Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Walked only

12.4%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

7.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.5%

Bicycle

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

Truck

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Batemans Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

15.3%

1 vehicle

54.7%

2 vehicles

22.7%

3 vehicles

4.3%

4+ vehicles

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Batemans Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.0%

2 bedrooms

45.6%

3 bedrooms

32.4%

4 bedrooms

9.7%

5 bedrooms

2.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Batemans Bay Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

52.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Batemans Bay Indigenous Population

9.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

285

Indigenous residents

2,597

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Batemans Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

210

Arthritis

102

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Batemans Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

9.5%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Batemans Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.2%

Couple — children under 15

23.1%

One parent — children under 15

14.7%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Batemans Bay Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 53

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Never served

95.8% 1,211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Batemans Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 158

—

Did not provide

87.4% 1,093

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Batemans Bay Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

10.7%

5+ children

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Batemans Bay When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Batemans Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

7.7%

Did not do domestic work

37.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Batemans Bay Household Size

1 person

52.1%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

4.5%

5 persons

2.3%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Batemans Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,133

Moved from NSW

159

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Batemans Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.5%

Step family — no other children

13.2%

Blended family — no other children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Batemans Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 192 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Batemans Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

896

avg ICSEA score

494

total students

Batemans Bay Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 494 students

896

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Batemans Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

36%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $791/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 36.0%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Batemans Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $3,428/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $506/wk

Rent share 36.0%

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Batemans Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional - NSW)

Pop: 790 Income: $1,299/wk Rent: $380/wk

Woodstock (Cowra - NSW)

Pop: 792 Income: $476/wk Rent: $185/wk

Ganmain

Pop: 793 Income: $623/wk Rent: $200/wk

Invergowrie

Pop: 794 Income: $849/wk Rent: $350/wk

North Batemans Bay

Pop: 794 Income: $663/wk Rent: $350/wk

Red Head

Pop: 798 Income: $625/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batemans Bay

What is the population of Batemans Bay NSW?

The population of Batemans Bay NSW is 1,573 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.3 people per km².Batemans Bay is ranked #3,334 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Batemans Bay?

The median personal income in Batemans Bay NSW is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year.The median household income is $791 per week.Family income is $1,149 per week.Batemans Bay is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Batemans Bay?

Median rent in Batemans Bay NSW is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 36.0% of household income, which is considered stressed.Batemans Bay ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Batemans Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batemans Bay NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Batemans Bay?

The median age in Batemans Bay NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Batemans Bay a good suburb to live in?

Batemans Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,573.The median income is $539/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10229. All dollar figures in AUD.