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Bamarang

NSW 2540 • New South Wales

35
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
11.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly

About Bamarang

Bamarang is a small rural locality in the Shoalhaven LGA of New South Wales, situated in the broad agricultural hinterland south of Nowra on the NSW South Coast. The area is characterised by low-density rural residential blocks, cattle grazing, and market gardening typical of the Shoalhaven River floodplain and surrounding undulating countryside. It forms part of the broader Nowra–Bomaderry urban fringe, where rural properties blend into the expanding residential edge of the region's largest town.

Life in Bamarang revolves around a quiet rural lifestyle, with residents valuing the open space, fresh air, and relative privacy that comes with acreage living close to a regional centre. Nowra provides the nearest range of shops, schools, medical services, and employment, accessible within a short drive. The Shoalhaven region is renowned for its natural beauty — encompassing the Shoalhaven River, Jervis Bay, Morton National Park, and a network of local beaches — all within easy reach of Bamarang residents.

Bamarang falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unclassified (OT) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Unclassified (OT)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 150.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.81 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Nowra ~15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest is Bomaderry Station (~10 km) on the South Coast Line (~2 hr 30 min to Central)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Most residents drive to Nowra for local needs; Sydney is a long commute

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality — a car is essential; no footpaths or local shops within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bamarang by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bamarang Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bamarang" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
35
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bamarang NSW? +

Bamarang is a rural locality in the Shoalhaven LGA of New South Wales, located in the agricultural hinterland near Nowra on the NSW South Coast, about 160 km south of Sydney.

What is Bamarang like to live in? +

Bamarang offers quiet rural living on the Shoalhaven fringe, with acreage properties and a close-knit community. Nowra provides nearby access to shops, schools, and services.

Is there a train to Bamarang? +

There is no train station in Bamarang itself. The nearest station is Bomaderry (about 10 km away), which is the terminus of the South Coast Line with trains to Sydney taking approximately 2.5 hours.