Sunshine Bay
NSW 2536 · Eurobodalla
1,439 (2021) → 1,482 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.
Sunshine Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Eurobodalla, NSW 2536, about 227km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $868K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Sunshine Bay has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.84%), India (1.11%), New Zealand (1.04%), Philippines (0.97%), Germany (0.76%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.83%), Malayalam (0.63%), Italian (0.49%), Croatian (0.42%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.28%)
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
- Sunshine Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 919
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans BayPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1002
- Batemans Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 917
- Batemans Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 904
- Mogo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Sunshine Bay
Is Sunshine Bay safe?
Sunshine Bay has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 2,502 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sunshine Bay?
In Sunshine Bay, the median house price is $868K and the median unit price is $659K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Sunshine Bay from Sydney CBD?
Sunshine Bay is about 227.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Sunshine Bay?
Sunshine Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 919 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sunshine Bay?
Sunshine Bay has a transport score of 0/100.