Surfside
NSW 2536 · Eurobodalla
1,456 (2021) → 1,471 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.
Surfside is a moderate growth suburb in Eurobodalla, NSW 2536, about 223km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $741K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Surfside has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2536 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.82%), New Zealand (1.1%), Germany (0.96%), Ireland (0.62%), Croatia (0.55%)
Top languages: Greek (1.17%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.89%), German (0.55%), Italian (0.55%), Spanish (0.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 936 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Batemans Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 896
- Batemans Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 902
- St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans BayPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 993
- Sunshine Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 903
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
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.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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 GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Surfside
Is Surfside safe?
Surfside 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 3,228 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Surfside?
In Surfside, the median house price is $741K and the median unit price is $660K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Surfside from Sydney CBD?
Surfside is about 222.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Surfside?
Surfside has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Surfside?
Surfside has a transport score of 0/100.