Merimbula
NSW 2548 · Bega Valley
3,821 (2021) → 3,918 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bega Valley local government area (est. 37,017 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merimbula is a moderate growth suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2548, about 356km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $888K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 71/100, and is right by the coast. Merimbula has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.6%), New Zealand (1.23%), Netherlands (0.79%), Germany (0.73%), India (0.68%)
Top languages: Thai (0.6%), Nepali (0.37%), German (0.34%), Hindi (0.26%), Punjabi (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Merimbula Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 994
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pambula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1001
- Pambula Beach Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 869
- Lumen Christi Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1039
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Merimbula
Is Merimbula safe?
Merimbula has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 6,726 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Merimbula?
In Merimbula, the median house price is $888K and the median unit price is $496K. Median weekly house rent is $697.
How far is Merimbula from Sydney CBD?
Merimbula is about 356.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Merimbula?
Merimbula has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 994 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merimbula?
Merimbula has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.