NSW · Bega Valley Council
Bermagui, 2546
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bermagui offers a slower smaller community life in Bega Valley, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $1,022
- Dwelling vacancy
- 27.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 306 of 1,107
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 41.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 60 / 78 / 53
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)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 48
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)
- 114
- Against the person
- 40
- Against property
- 41
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order53
- Domestic Violence Related Assault47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment85
- Malicious Damage To Property74
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault45
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 944
- Bermagui Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
160 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cobargo Bermagui Rd At Wallaga Lake Rd
- Cobargo Bermagui Rd At Wallaga Lake Rd
- Lamont St Opp Dickinson Park
- Wallaga Lake Rd At Cobargo Bermagui Rd
- Wallaga Lake Rd At Cobargo Bermagui Rd
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).
196 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development9 MURUNNA STREET BERMAGUI 2546Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation81 MURRAH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise5-7 WALLAGA LAKE ROAD BERMAGUI 2546Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 GEORGE STREET BERMAGUI 2546Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shop top housing; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop34 LAMONT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 COMBEN LANE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house106-110 LAMONT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation84 MURRAH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Under Assessment
- Subdivision24 RIVER ROAD BERMAGUI 2546Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house106-110 LAMONT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 WELSH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 NARIRA STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 MURRAH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 ALEXANDER DRIVE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 LINDO STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)50 MURRAH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation3 BARRAGOOT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 RIVER ROAD BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support66 SONGLARK STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 PARABOON DRIVE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation84 MURRAH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space57 OCEAN VIEW DRIVE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure128 LAMONT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 GEORGE STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences12 PARBERY AVENUE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 PARBERY AVENUE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
August 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Sculptures and artworks1 LAMONT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 WATTLE STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Subdivision30 YOUNG STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 Bunga Street Bermagui NSW 2546Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 YOUNG STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 HART STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 OCEAN VIEW DRIVE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support98 LAMONT STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation58 WALLAGA LAKE ROAD BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space20-22 MURRAH STREET BERMAGUI 2546Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18-20 MUMBULLA STREET BERMAGUI 2546Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 RIVER ROAD BERMAGUI 2546Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 KEATING DRIVE BERMAGUI 2546Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision3997 TATHRA BERMAGUI ROAD BERMAGUI 2546Determined
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bermagui Dirtsufers Mountain Bike ParkPark
- Spooner ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bermagui Medical CentreBunga Streetdoctor
- Bermagui PharmacyLamont Streetpharmacy
- Sage Health StudioLamont Streetalternative
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4892nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1565th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #325 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #653 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime53
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime85
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime74
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime45
- Cobargo Bermagui Rd At Wallaga Lake Rdtransport
- Cobargo Bermagui Rd At Wallaga Lake Rdtransport
- Lamont St Opp Dickinson Parktransport
- Wallaga Lake Rd At Cobargo Bermagui Rdtransport
- Wallaga Lake Rd At Cobargo Bermagui Rdtransport
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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