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Bomaderry

NSW 2541 · Shoalhaven

6,738 (2021) → 6,927 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)

64
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,738
Population
$730K
Median house (2025)
40
Safety score
83
Transport score

Bomaderry is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2541, about 122km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $730K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 13km inland. Bomaderry has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.

121.6 km
To Sydney CBD
13.4 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
970 m
To nearest station

Demographics

6,738
Population
45
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712
Median household income (weekly)$1,119
vs NSW median-39.5%
Bachelor degree or higher23.0%
Born in Australia79.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,207 / 112 / 486

Top countries of birth: England (3.95%), New Zealand (1.14%), Philippines (1.1%), India (0.67%), Scotland (0.45%)

Top languages: Tagalog (0.53%), Spanish (0.4%), Nepali (0.37%), Vietnamese (0.22%), Persian ED (0.21%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$730K+16.3%
Median house (2025)
$605K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $440 wk
Rental yield (house)3.9%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

40
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

20
Break & enter dwelling297/100k
15
Steal from dwelling223/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft178/100k
60
Domestic assault890/100k
2
Robbery30/100k
62
Non-domestic assault920/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 763 (all categories, latest year)11,324 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

36

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

17
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 953 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Nowra Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1093
  • Bomaderry High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 954
  • Shoalhaven River CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 947
  • Bomaderry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 898

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Illaroo Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1001
  • North Nowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 912
  • Havenlee SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 865
  • Nowra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 953
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 990
  • Terara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 997
  • Nowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 896
  • Nowra East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 793
  • Cambewarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1010
  • St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1031
  • Shoalhaven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 864
  • Novo Education Space NowraSecondary · Independent · 5.7km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency58/hr
Nearest train stationBomaderry (Nowra) (970 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

52 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1714 in suburbParks
98 in suburbPlaygrounds
53 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
5738 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (2.7 km)
Nearest vet840 m
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (107.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

44

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
57
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

29

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

17
Parks
4
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

38

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
7
Landmarks

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

41

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.45

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

72

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

5
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.34

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.69%
Projected population 20418,019
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Shoalhaven

BolongData not available35transportCambewarra Village$936K0transportBangalee$1.30M0transportCambewarra$1.28M0transportBeaumontData not available0transportBrundeeData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bomaderry

Is Bomaderry safe?

Bomaderry has a residential safety score of 40/100, 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 11,324 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bomaderry?

In Bomaderry, the median house price is $730K and the median unit price is $605K. Median weekly house rent is $550.

How far is Bomaderry from Sydney CBD?

Bomaderry is about 121.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Bomaderry?

Bomaderry has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 973 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bomaderry?

Bomaderry has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.