NSW · Bega Valley Council
Boydtown, 2551
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Suburb profile
Boydtown is a residential smaller community in Bega Valley with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, 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. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 75
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $739
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,831
- Employment rate
- 37.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 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
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $480
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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 93.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order24
- Fraud25
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault31
- Other Offences27
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy At Boydtown Park Rd
- Princes Hwy At Nullica Short Cut Rd
- Princes Hwy At Nullica Short Cut Rd
- Princes Hwy Opp Discovery Park Eden
- Princes Hwy Opp Discovery Park Eden
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).
12 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support11 Cornubia Place Boydtown NSW 2551Determined
2024· 1 proposal
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure105 NULLICA SHORT CUT ROAD BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces17 CORNUBIA PLACE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levels11 CORNUBIA PLACE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling9 SEA HORSE DRIVE BOYDTOWN 2551Withdrawn
2022· 5 proposals
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development2-110 BEN BOYD PARADE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
- Dwelling11 CORNUBIA PLACE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling9 THE WANDERER BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs116 BEN BOYD PARADE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling16 CORNUBIA PLACE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling126 BEN BOYD PARADE BOYDTOWN 2551Determined
August 2021
- Other731 Princes Highway, Boydtown Beach, New South WalDetermined
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
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Jumping PillowPlayground
- Public toilets
- Shower
- Sports field
- Spa BathSwimming pool
- Swimming pool
- TelstraTelephone
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)
- 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)
- 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
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Jumping Pillowamenitiesplayground
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Showeramenitiesshower
- Spa Bathamenitiesswimming_pool
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Telstraamenitiestelephone
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime24
- Fraudcrime25
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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