NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Bergalia, 2537
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Bergalia is a residential smaller community in Eurobodalla with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,541
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 75
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 54.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 55
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -21.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault46
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment72
- Malicious Damage To Property55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault46
- Trespass62
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
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy At Bingie Rd
- Princes Hwy At Bingie Rd
- Princes Hwy At Noggarula Dr
- Princes Hwy Opp Bingie Rd
- Princes Hwy Opp Noggarula Dr
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).
14 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureCHARMS PLACE BERGALIA 2537Determined
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure120 BINGIE ROAD BERGALIA 2537Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure324 BINGIE ROAD BERGALIA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia43 CHARMS PLACE BERGALIA 2537Determined
2024· 1 proposal
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking spaceBINGIE ROAD BERGALIA 2537Determined
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 NAMADJI LANE BERGALIA 2537Determined
August 2023
- Demolition; Shed5 NAMADJI LANE BERGALIA 2537Determined
- Dwelling13 NAMADJI LANE BERGALIA 2537Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces7 BARRINGTON STREET BERGALIA 2537Determined
June 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces19 CHARMS PLACE BERGALIA 2537Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development16 BRINDABELLA STREET BERGALIA 2537Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Change of useCHARMS PLACE BERGALIA 2537Determined
February 2022
- DwellingBINGIE ROAD BERGALIA 2537Determined
2021· 1 proposal
October 2021
- Dwelling41 CHARMS PLACE BERGALIA 2537Determined
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Lakeview Homestead ComplexBergaliaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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 Assaultcrime46
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime72
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime46
- Trespasscrime62
- Princes Hwy At Bingie Rdtransport
- Princes Hwy At Bingie Rdtransport
- Princes Hwy At Noggarula Drtransport
- Princes Hwy Opp Bingie Rdtransport
- Princes Hwy Opp Noggarula Drtransport
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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