NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Bingie, 2537
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Bingie revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
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.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 107
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 38.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
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
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bingie Rd At Spring Pl
- Mullimburra Point Rd At Alcheringa Lane
- Mullimburra Point Rd At Arinya Pl
- Mullimburra Point Rd At Summer Pl
- Mullimburra Point Rd Opp Munjeroo Lane
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).
18 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)445 BINGIE ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water storage facility17 PINNACLES CLOSE BINGIE 2537Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure445 BINGIE ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool59 ROSS PLACE BINGIE 2537Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure522 Bingie Road, Bingie NSW 2537Determined
September 2024
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation128 KELLY ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation524 BINGIE ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Farm buildingsBINGIE ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool72 SPRING PLACE BINGIE 2537Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling100 MULLIMBURRA POINT ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
June 2023
- Secondary dwelling100 MULLIMBURRA POINT ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces32 MULLIMBURRA POINT ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
January 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development43 SPRING PLACE BINGIE 2537Determined
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- DwellingLOT 225 DP 752137 BINGIE ROADDetermined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces479 BINGIE ROAD BINGIE 2537Determined
May 2022
- Secondary dwelling72 SPRING PLACE BINGIE 2537Determined
2021· 2 proposals
September 2021
- Dual occupancylot 225 Bingie Rd Bingie NSW 2537Determined
August 2021
- DwellingLOT 225 DP 752137 BINGIE ROADDetermined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 01Bench
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 29.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5386th in Australia
- State rank
- 1696th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #100 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #172 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 01amenitiesbench
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime46
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime72
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime46
- Trespasscrime62
- Bingie Rd At Spring Pltransport
- Mullimburra Point Rd At Alcheringa Lanetransport
- Mullimburra Point Rd At Arinya Pltransport
- Mullimburra Point Rd At Summer Pltransport
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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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