Sunshine Bay

NSW 2536 • Rest of NSW

1,439
Population (2021)
$31,460
Median Income
1.33 km²
Area
16m
Elevation

About Sunshine Bay

Sunshine Bay is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Eurobodalla (Area) area. With a population of 1,439 and a median income of $31,460, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.33 km² at an elevation of 16m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Sunshine Bay provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2536
Urban Area
Batemans Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.74°, 150.21°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.33 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,650
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
56 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,221
Census 2021
1,439
17.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,156
Income 2021
$31,460
20.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,096
Born Overseas 251

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 84
  • 2. India 16
  • 3. New Zealand 15
  • 4. Philippines 14
  • 5. Germany 11
  • 6. Scotland 11
  • 7. South Africa 8
  • 8. Croatia 6
  • 9. Thailand 6
  • 10. United States 6
  • 11. Canada 5
  • 12. Italy 5
  • 13. Netherlands 4
  • 14. Poland 4
  • 15. China 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 628
Australian 573
Irish 191
Scottish 141
Australian Aboriginal 96
German 52
Italian 37
Filipino 18
Croatian 17
Dutch 15

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

899
Both parents born in Australia
301
Both parents born overseas
162
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.5%
No Religion
33.8%
Sikhism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
60 (4.2%)
5-14 years
134 (9.3%)
15-19 years
53 (3.7%)
20-24 years
40 (2.8%)
25-34 years
134 (9.3%)
35-44 years
109 (7.6%)
45-54 years
158 (11.0%)
55-64 years
215 (14.9%)
65-74 years
273 (19.0%)
75-84 years
211 (14.7%)
85+ years
47 (3.3%)

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