NSW · Bega Valley Council
South Pambula, 2549
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Bega Valley, South Pambula keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. 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.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,608
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 185
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,613
- Employment rate
- 60.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 164 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -21.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
- Break And Enter Dwelling6
- Fraud7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment8
- Malicious Damage To Property14
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
- Mount Darragh Rd After Princess Hwy
- Mount Darragh Rd Opp 83
- Mount Darragh Rd Opp Old Butter Factory
- Mount Darragh Rd Opp Tea Tree Roadhouse
- Pitt St Before Lloyd St
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).
37 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Subdivision119 MOUNT DARRAGH ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Additional Information Requested
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces27 KING STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Under Assessment
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space48 GEORGE STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13-15 FURNER STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 LLOYD STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
March 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry148 MOUNT DARRAGH ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space48 GEORGE STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision30 PITT STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool22-26 PITT STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 PITT STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Automotive/truck premises; Truck depot39 Redfern Close, South Pambula NSW 2549Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 FURNER STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool28B PRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Residential Accommodation32 PRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
June 2024
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure13 ERLE PLACE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
March 2024
- Subdivision39 REDFERN CLOSE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision; General industry119 MOUNT DARRAGH ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure13 ERLE PLACE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
November 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station15 DRIVE IN ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 FURNER STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Shed8-12 NORTHVIEW DRIVE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Shed28 PRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
June 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees18-22 NORTHVIEW DRIVE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
May 2023
- Industrial development148 MOUNT DARRAGH ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- OtherPRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs11 LLOYD STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Subdivision of landPRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development34 MOUNT DARRAGH ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
September 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces17-19 NORTHVIEW DRIVE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
August 2022
- OtherPRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to industrial development39 REDFERN CLOSE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land28 PRINCES HIGHWAY SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Shed7 FURNER STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Shed13-15 FURNER STREET SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Additional Information Requested
November 2021
- Industrial development148 MOUNT DARRAGH ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
- Industrial development15 DRIVE IN ROAD SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
August 2021
- Shed18-22 NORTHVIEW DRIVE SOUTH PAMBULA 2549Determined
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Princes Hwy at Furner StBus stop
- Princes Hwy before Mount Darragh RdBus stop
- Playground
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
- George Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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)
- 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
- 39.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3522nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1106th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #151 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #354 among Country & regional 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
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Princes Hwy at Furner Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Princes Hwy before Mount Darragh Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime6
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime6
- Fraudcrime7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime8
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime14
- Mount Darragh Rd After Princess Hwytransport
- Mount Darragh Rd Opp 83transport
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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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