NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Bomaderry, 2541
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Shoalhaven, Bomaderry combines local convenience with the appeal of a mid-sized suburb that feels genuinely its own. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum.
Population
- Population
- 6,738
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,119
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 209 of 3,024
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,584
- Employment rate
- 46.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 218 / 486 / 112
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)
- $401
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $530
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 296
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)
- 1,109
- Against the person
- 305
- Against property
- 408
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 164.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 22 residents
- State safety percentile
- 93.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions633
- Domestic Violence Related Assault305
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment444
- Malicious Damage To Property449
- Steal From Retail Store420
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
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 943
- Bomaderry High SchoolSecondary
- Bomaderry Public SchoolPrimary
- Nowra Anglican CollegeCombined
- Shoalhaven River CollegeSpecial
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
180 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bomaderry Station
- Bomaderry Station
- CCP Meroo St
- ENT Station Carpark
- LKR Meroo 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).
232 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision427-429 Princes Highway RockadeDetermined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureNARANG ROAD BOMADERRY - Lot 1 DP 1148122Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Co-living29 BRINAWARR STREET BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 GLADIOLI VISTA BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Demolition1 Cambewarra Road BOMADERRY Lot A DP 402150Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 MATTES WAY BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure17 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 JASMINE DRIVE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development6 CRESTON GROVE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Subdivision63 BUNBERRA STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 HALSTEAD PLACE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 WEST BIRRILEY STREET BOMADERRY 2541Deferred Commencement
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)4 21 CONCORDE WAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport19 FUCHSIA CRESCENT BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia41 LEONARD STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Subdivision427-429 Princes Highway RockadeDetermined
January 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 SHERATON CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Signage; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre; Ancillary commercial development; Health services facility1 ELVIN DRIVE BOMADERRY 2541Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; 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; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation4 LYNBURN AVENUE BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading1 NARANG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure77 MEROO ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure34 FERNTREE DRIVE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care61 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Subdivision19 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 VICTA WAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure59 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
- Subdivision17 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)19 BANOOL CIRCUIT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop1 NARANG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 WOORIN CLOSE BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise320 PRINCES HIGHWAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36A BIRRILEY STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 MULGEN CRESCENT BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 TARAWARA STREET BOMADERRY 2541Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Ancillary commercial development; Depot11 VICTA WAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure330 PRINCES HIGHWAY BOMADERRY 2541Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading31 BOLONG ROAD BOMADERRY 2541Under Assessment
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 NUMROCK STREET BOMADERRY 2541Operational consent issued
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
76 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Bomaderry Station, Meroo StBicycle Parking
- 420 Princes HwyBus stop
- Beinda St opp Bowada StBus stop
- Beinda St opp TAFE IllawarraBus stop
- Bomaderry High School, Cambewarra RdBus stop
- Bomaderry Public School, Cambewarra RdBus stop
- Bomaderry Shopping Centre, Cambewarra RdBus stop
- Bomaderry StationBus stop
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
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cavalier Parade ParkPark
- Endeavour ParkPark
- John Berry ReservePark
- Penrose Drive ReservePark
- Reid ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Bomaderry Aboriginal Children's Home59 Beinda Street BomaderrySHR
- Bomaderry Railway Station and yard groupIllawarra railway, BomaderrySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Little Zak's Academychildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
- 57.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1146th in Australia
- State rank
- 368th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #21 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #61 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 420 Princes Hwyamenitiesbus_stop
- Aldiamenitiessupermarket
- Artie Smith Ovalamenitiespitch
- Beinda St opp Bowada Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Beinda St opp TAFE Illawarraamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bike Lockers - Bomaderry Station, Meroo Stamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bomaderryamenitiestrain_station
- Bomaderry Aquatic Centreamenitiessports_centre
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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