Batehaven
NSW 2536 · Eurobodalla
1,911 (2021) → 1,968 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Eurobodalla local government area (est. 41,771 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Batehaven is a moderate growth suburb in Eurobodalla, NSW 2536, about 227km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $766K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Batehaven has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.23%), New Zealand (1.83%), Croatia (0.78%), India (0.78%), Nepal (0.68%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.84%), Croatian (0.73%), Malayalam (0.63%), Cantonese (0.42%), Greek (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 902 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans BayPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
- Batemans Bay High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 917
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sunshine Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 919
- Batemans Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 904
- Mogo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 770
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Batehaven
Is Batehaven safe?
Batehaven has a residential safety score of 30/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,617 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Batehaven?
In Batehaven, the median house price is $766K and the median unit price is $506K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Batehaven from Sydney CBD?
Batehaven is about 226.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Batehaven?
Batehaven has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 960 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Batehaven?
Batehaven has a transport score of 0/100.