Pambula Beach

NSW 2549 · Bega Valley

667 (2021) → 684 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Bega Valley local government area (est. 37,017 residents)

Overall score

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

667

Population

$1.23M

Median house (2026)Low sales volume

Safety score

Transport score

Pambula Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2549, about 362km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is right by the coast. Pambula Beach has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.

361.6 km

To Sydney CBD

1.2 km

To coast

$700/wk

Median rent (house)

2.6 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

667

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Bega Valley LGA population (est. 2025)37,017

Median household income (weekly)$1,414

vs NSW median-23.6%

Median taxable income (individual)$50,014/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -16%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2549 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher39.7%

Born in Australia86.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse233 / 7 / 41

Top countries of birth: England (3.3%), Scotland (0.6%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.75%), Greek (0.6%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.23M

Median house (2026)Low volume: 13 sales in 12 months

$785K

Median unit (2026)Low volume: 5 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $465 wk

Rental yield (house)3.0%

Days on market (house)28 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling300/100k

Steal from dwelling150/100k

Motor vehicle theft300/100k

Domestic assault300/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault150/100k

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: 20 (all categories, latest year)2,999 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 March 2026

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Lumen Christi Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1040

Nearby (within 10km)

Pambula Beach Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 888
Pambula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 994
Merimbula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1001

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationPambula Coach Stop (2.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.4% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.8%

Accommodation & Food Services

12.6%

Retail Trade

11.9%

Construction

10.2%

Education & Training

8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.0°C

Summer max

16.0°C

Winter max

850mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

10 in suburbSupermarkets

11 in suburbCafes/Rest.

32 in suburbParks

11 in suburbPlaygrounds

11 in suburbPools

11 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

20 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

20 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

124 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

In this suburb

4Public toilets

Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachSevers Beach (1.1 km)

Nearest hospitalPambula District Hospital (2.6 km)

Nearest vet2.0 km

Nearest airportCanberra (192.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Other1 in suburb

Total within 3km3

In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.63%

Projected population 2041852

Projected households 2041381

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bega Valley

Pambula$763K71transport Broadwater (Bega Valley)Data not available0transport South Pambula$750K46transport Merimbula$917K71transport Greigs FlatData not available0transport Bald Hills$1.05M35transport

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Frequently asked questions about Pambula Beach

Is Pambula Beach safe?

Pambula Beach has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 2,999 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Pambula Beach?

In Pambula Beach, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $785K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Pambula Beach from Sydney CBD?

Pambula Beach is about 361.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Pambula Beach?

Pambula Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Pambula Beach?

Pambula Beach has a transport score of 46/100.