Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
NSW · Eurobodalla Council
South Durras, 2536
Population
319
Median age
57
Median income
$1,398/wk
Employed
51.6%
Languages at home
4%non-English
Top: Indonesian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in South Durras revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. The coast is the anchor, with regional towns nearby for markets, dining and weekend exploring. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
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. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker housing affordability and transport and access relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 29.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5454th in Australia
- State rank
- 1720th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #103 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #175 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
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
Population
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,398
- Dwelling vacancy
- 58.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 199 of 342
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,633
- Employment rate
- 51.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 12 / 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.
Community & culture
4% speak a language other than English at home; 14.6% born overseas
- Language at home
- 289 English only · 12 other
- Non-English at home
- 4%
- Born overseas
- 44 (14.6%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 9 (2.8%)
- Australian citizens
- 297
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 1
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Indonesian3 · 100%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 25
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 78.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -32.2%
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
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Allambee St After Banyandah St
- Banyandah St Before Allambee St
- Durras Lake Rd Before Fern Dr
- Lakeside Dr At Boomerang Av
- Lakeside Dr At Canberra Av
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)
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 6.27
Community(1)
- Durras Comunity HallCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Park
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Durras OvalSports field
- Durras Skate ParkSports field
Other(5)
- BIG4 South Durras Holiday ParkCaravan Site
Unit 9 Beagle Bay Road, South Durras
- Durras South Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
31 Banyandah Street, South Durras
- Parking
- Public toilets
- Slipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 284 mm · ~36 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
42 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development5 CANBERRA AVENUE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5C FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation26 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 MURRAMARANG CRESCENT SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure45 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 4 Fern Drive South DurrasDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7-9 FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space23 MURRAMARANG CRESCENT SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7-9 FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling36 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Other7 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 Fern Drive South Durras NSW 2536Determined
June 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees7-9 FERN DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
May 2023
- Other47 CANBERRA AVENUE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
April 2023
- Shed8 MILL CLOSE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Withdrawn
March 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees34 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Dwelling36 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2022· 14 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces5 BURRABRI LANE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Dwelling111 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development51 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Shed26 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
October 2022
- Dual occupancy5A BURRABRI LANE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition12 VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling36 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 MILL CLOSE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels64 LAKESIDE DRIVE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development103 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing23 MURRAMARANG CRESCENT SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 Fern Drive South Durras NSW 2536Determined
- Other5A BURRABRI LANE SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 DILKERA STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling34 BANYANDAH STREET SOUTH DURRAS 2536Determined
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)
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
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- 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
Recent changes
- BIG4 South Durras Holiday ParkamenitiesUnit 9 Beagle Bay Road, South Durrascaravan_site
- Durras Comunity Hallamenitiescommunity_centre
- Durras Ovalamenitiespitch
- Durras Skate Parkamenitiespitch
- Durras South Rural Fire Brigadeamenities31 Banyandah Street, South Durrasfire_station
- Parkamenitiespark
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Picnic areaamenitiespicnic_site
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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