NSW · Bega Valley Council
Bournda, 2548
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Bournda is a welcoming smaller community in Bega Valley, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Population
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 64%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 70
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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 127 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault23
- Other Offences31
- Steal From Retail Store31
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
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1243 Sapphire Coast Dr
- Sapphire Coast Dr At Kulbardi Cl
- Sapphire Coast Dr At Moncks Rd
- Sapphire Coast Dr At Red Hill Rd
- Sapphire Coast Dr Opp Kulbardi Cl
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Expect delays. Use an alternative route. The renewal works will involve replacing the bridge girders, piles and timber deck to extend the life of the structure.Red Hill Road will be closed at Manor Park bridge between 9am and 3pm on weekdays for the duration of the works. Outside these hours, the road will remain open to traffic, with signage in place to guide motorists.A full road closure will be required from Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July to allow bridge renewal works to be completed. During this period, no vehicle access will be available across the bridge at any time.Motorists are advised to detour via Sapphire Coast Drive from the Bournda end, or via Red Hill Road near the Waste and Recycling Centre.Red Hill Rd25 Jun 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
6 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure489 Sapphire Coast Drive Bournda 2548Additional Information Requested
2025· 2 proposals
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home676 SAPPHIRE COAST DRIVE BOURNDA 2548Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision489 Sapphire Coast Drive Bournda 2548Determined
2023· 1 proposal
November 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure242 PARK LANE BOURNDA 2548Determined
2022· 1 proposal
June 2022
- Other23 kulbardi closeWithdrawn
2021· 1 proposal
September 2021
- Other23 KULBARDI CLOSE BOURNDA 2548Withdrawn
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)
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime27
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime23
- Other Offencescrime31
- Steal From Retail Storecrime31
- 1243 Sapphire Coast Drtransport
- Sapphire Coast Dr At Kulbardi Cltransport
- Sapphire Coast Dr At Moncks Rdtransport
- Sapphire Coast Dr At Red Hill Rdtransport
- Sapphire Coast Dr Opp Kulbardi Cltransport
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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