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Malua Bay

NSW 2536 • Rest of NSW

2,071
Population (2021)
$37,232
Median Income
12.38 km²
Area
34m
Elevation
CoastalBeach LifestyleRetirement-FriendlyFamily BeachRegional

About Malua Bay

Malua Bay is a coastal town on the NSW South Coast, 280 kilometres south of Sydney and 160 kilometres east of Canberra in the Eurobodalla Shire. Home to around 2,100 residents, this relaxed beachside community sits along George Bass Drive, approximately 13 kilometres from the regional centre of Batemans Bay. The town offers a classic Australian coastal lifestyle with a mix of permanent residents and holidaymakers enjoying the pristine beaches.

Beach life defines Malua Bay, with multiple swimming spots including Malua Bay Beach, McKenzies Beach (popular for surfing), Mosquito Bay (with boat ramp) and Garden Bay. The community centres around the Malua Bay Bowling & Recreation Club and nearby shops along George Bass Drive. Rock fishing, surfing and kayaking are popular activities. The town attracts retirees seeking sea-change living and families who appreciate the safe beaches, affordable housing and strong community spirit typical of South Coast towns.

Malua Bay falls under postcode 2536 and is governed by Eurobodalla Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2536
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Eurobodalla
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Bega
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.79°, 150.21°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
12.38 km²
Elevation
34m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Murrays, Premier — Batemans Bay / Sydney / Canberra 20 min to Batemans Bay

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
280 km
By Bus
20-25 min to Batemans Bay
By Car (Peak)
15 min to Batemans Bay
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min to Batemans Bay

🛣️ No rail services; regional buses connect to Batemans Bay; most residents car-dependent

Walkability Car-Dependent

Car necessary for most errands; town centre walkable but spread out; beautiful coastal walking trails

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$418
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
52 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,929
Census 2021
2,071
▲ 7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,576
Income 2021
$37,232
▲ 21.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,625
Born Overseas 311

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 97
  • 2. New Zealand 36
  • 3. Scotland 21
  • 4. Croatia 19
  • 5. South Africa 16
  • 6. United States 14
  • 7. Philippines 13
  • 8. Germany 12
  • 9. Canada 6
  • 10. Greece 6
  • 11. Papua New Guinea 6
  • 12. Netherlands 5
  • 13. Vietnam 5
  • 14. China 4
  • 15. Thailand 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 921
Australian 752
Irish 289
Scottish 268
German 104
Australian Aboriginal 80
Italian 60
Croatian 36
Dutch 32
French 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,325
Both parents born in Australia
389
Both parents born overseas
226
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.2%
No Religion
41.4%
Buddhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
97 (4.7%)
5-14 years
225 (10.9%)
15-19 years
104 (5.0%)
20-24 years
65 (3.1%)
25-34 years
151 (7.3%)
35-44 years
191 (9.2%)
45-54 years
267 (12.9%)
55-64 years
362 (17.5%)
65-74 years
391 (18.9%)
75-84 years
176 (8.5%)
85+ years
39 (1.9%)

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