NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Long Beach, 2536
Current weather
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61% humidity · 5.9 km/h wind · 18.6° / 10.7° today · 6.7 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Long Beach is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,758
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,389
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 306 of 974
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,699
- Employment rate
- 47.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 47 / 56 / 3
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)
- $470
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 155
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)
- 140
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 50
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order102
- Breach Bail Conditions98
- Domestic Violence Related Assault116
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment135
- Malicious Damage To Property131
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
78 public transport stops in this suburb
- 32 Fauna Av
- 46 Northcove Rd
- Blairs Rd Opp Beatrice Pl
- Cullendulla Dr After Princes Hwy
- Long Beach Rd Before Gibraltar Way
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).
199 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 BEATRICE PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 WARRABUGAN PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Under Assessment
- Subdivision54 CULLENDULLA DRIVE LONG BEACH 2536Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure81 SANDY PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space71 LITCHFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 SANDY PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure88 SANDY PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space47 TREE FERN PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support22 SANDY PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure143 NORTHCOVE ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport110 KETTLE ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure151 NORTHCOVE ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision17 MICHENER COURT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 BLAIRS ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
January 2026
- Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)32 SEAVIEW WAY LONG BEACH 2536Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 LITCHFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 BAY ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 SEAVIEW WAY LONG BEACH 2536Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 LITCHFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure297 CULLENDULLA DRIVE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 FAUNA AVENUE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 Long Beach road Long Beach NSW 2536Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure283 CULLENDULLA DRIVE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 CLARENCE STREET LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support64 BLAIRS ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
July 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)51 SANCTUARY FOREST PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia120 NORTHCOVE ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses25 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 LITCHFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureSANCTUARY FOREST PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 CULLENDULLA DRIVE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Fences41 BARRAKEE DRIVE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure283 CULLENDULLA DRIVE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Subdivision13 MARY PLACE LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure101 COURTENAY CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces57 LITCHFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 BLAIRS ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 LONG BEACH ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
March 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)120 BLAIRS ROAD LONG BEACH 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 LITCHFIELD CRESCENT LONG BEACH 2536Withdrawn
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop (3)
- Parking
- Playground
- Sports field
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Long Beach ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 36.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4126th in Australia
- State rank
- 1301st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #66 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #134 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime102
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime98
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime116
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime135
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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Comparable suburbs
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