NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Bendalong, 2539
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Suburb profile
Bendalong is a welcoming smaller community in Shoalhaven, with a settled community character. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,224
- Dwelling vacancy
- 67.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 163
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 38.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 113
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault75
- Fraud69
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
- Malicious Damage To Property84
- Trespass59
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- 441 Bendalong Rd
- Bendalong Rd After Inyadda Dr
- Bendalong Rd Opp Nerringillah Rd
- Waratah St Opp Poplar St
- Waratah St Opp Poplar St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
26 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure87 NORTH BENDALONG ROAD BENDALONG 2539Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BORONIA STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
2024· 4 proposals
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space88 NORTH BENDALONG ROAD BENDALONG 2539Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 PINE STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation13 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 RED POINT ROAD BENDALONG 2539Determined
2023· 2 proposals
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 BORONIA STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 PINE STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
2022· 13 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development28 BORONIA STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
October 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing9 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
August 2022
- Secondary dwelling5 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling10 BORONIA STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 HOLLY STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition8 WARATAH STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development16 JACARANDA AVENUE BENDALONG 2539Determined
- Dwelling7 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
April 2022
- Other77C NERRINGILLAH ROAD BENDALONG 2539Determined
March 2022
- Secondary dwelling5 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 WILLOW STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing9 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition8 CYPRESS STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition21 HOLLY STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development2 PINE STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
April 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development28 BORONIA STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
March 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 PINE STREET BENDALONG 2539Determined
February 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development237A Nerringillah Rd Bendalong NSW 2539Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime75
- Fraudcrime69
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime89
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime84
- Trespasscrime59
- 441 Bendalong Rdtransport
- Bendalong Rd After Inyadda Drtransport
- Bendalong Rd Opp Nerringillah Rdtransport
- Waratah St Opp Poplar Sttransport
- Waratah St Opp Poplar Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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