NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Numbaa, 2540
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Numbaa is a welcoming smaller community in Shoalhaven, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 122
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,541
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 50
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,518
- Employment rate
- 54.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 16 / 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)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $571
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
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
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.9th (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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order135
- Domestic Violence Related Assault174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment283
- Malicious Damage To Property261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault146
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
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1011 Comerong Island Rd
- 441 Comerong Island Rd
- 509 Comerong Island Rd
- 655 Comerong Island Rd
- Jindy Andy Lane After Smiths 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).
10 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre660 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre660 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision688 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Withdrawn
February 2025
- Function centre; Hours of operation and trading660 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Determined
2024· 1 proposal
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential AccommodationRYANS LANE PYREE - Lot 46 DP 2813Withdrawn
2023· 1 proposal
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing591 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Determined
2021· 4 proposals
October 2021
- Industrial development1178 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Determined
July 2021
- Industrial development1178 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Deferred Commencement
- Industrial development1178 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD NUMBAA 2540Deferred Commencement
June 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development1095 Comerong Island Road, NumbaaDetermined
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime135
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime283
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime146
- 1011 Comerong Island Rdtransport
- 441 Comerong Island Rdtransport
- 509 Comerong Island Rdtransport
- 655 Comerong Island Rdtransport
- Jindy Andy Lane After Smiths Lanetransport
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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