Broadwater (Bega Valley) vs Pambula Beach
The verdict
Broadwater (Bega Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.23M in Pambula Beach. Pambula Beach rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Pambula Beach is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.1 km).
Scores
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 35 | 53 |
| Liveability | 22 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 148 | 667 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.3% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 86.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Broadwater (Bega Valley) Moderate Growth · Pambula Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $970K | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $785K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 300 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 300 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 300 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,703 | 2,999 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadwater (Bega Valley) · Pambula Beach
Transport
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 364.7 km | 361.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Broadwater (Bega Valley) | Pambula Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 148 | 667 |
| Estimated 2025 | 152 | 684 |
| Projected 2041 | 189 | 852 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Broadwater (Bega Valley) or Pambula Beach?
Broadwater (Bega Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.23M.
Which has better public transport, Broadwater (Bega Valley) or Pambula Beach?
Pambula Beach has the higher transport score (Broadwater (Bega Valley) 0/100 vs Pambula Beach 46/100).
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