NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Sunshine Bay, 2536
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Sunshine Bay is a regional centre in Eurobodalla that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in transport and access and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,439
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,138
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 131 of 777
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,650
- Employment rate
- 41.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 51 / 85 / 25
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)
- 114
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 41
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30.7%
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
68 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hume Rd After Thomas Mitchell Cres
- Hume Rd At Thomas Mitchell Cres
- Hume Rd At Thomas Mitchell Cres
- Sunshine Bay Rd After Lisa Pl
- Thomas Mitchell Cres At Hume Rd
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).
111 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 BURRAWANG CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport17 SUNSHINE BAY ROAD SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 BURRAWANG CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park414 BEACH ROAD SUNSHINE BAY 2536Under Assessment
- Subdivision21 WENTWORTH AVENUE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 PELSART AVENUE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 BLAXLAND CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 BEECHWOOD COURT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure100 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Letterboxes2 JOHN OXLEY CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Under Assessment
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 JARDINE ROAD SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 BROOKE WAY SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure96 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies4 DAMPIER PLACE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 BEECHWOOD COURT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 BURRAWANG CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Carport97 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 BURRAWANG CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)102 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
April 2025
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation87 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 COX PLACE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure88 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development40-42 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure412 BEACH ROAD SUNSHINE BAY 2536Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 BRONTE CRESCENT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure102A FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure6 TENCH STREET SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport27 WENTWORTH AVENUE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 BEECHWOOD COURT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool10 SUNSHINE BAY ROAD SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure92 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 TENCH STREET SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 TENCH STREET SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 OXLEY PLACE SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 TENCH STREET SUNSHINE BAY 2536Withdrawn
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 BEECHWOOD COURT SUNSHINE BAY 2536Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support93 FREYCINET DRIVE SUNSHINE BAY 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)
Amenities
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Beach Rd after Bronte CresBus stop
- Beach Rd at Valley RdBus stop
- Beach Rd before Bronte CresBus stop
- Beach Rd opp Bronte CresBus stop
- Beach Rd opp Sunshine Bay RdBus stop
- Canning Cr after Sunshine Bay RdBus stop
- Canning Cres at Batman PlBus stop
- Hume Rd after Hume CctBus stop
- John Oxley Cres before Oxley PlBus stop
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Sunshine Bay Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4044th in Australia
- State rank
- 1274th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #200 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #460 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 66%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Beach Rd after Bronte Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Beach Rd at Valley Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Beach Rd before Bronte Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Beach Rd opp Bronte Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Beach Rd opp Sunshine Bay Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Canning Cr after Sunshine Bay Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Canning Cres at Batman Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Hume Rd after Hume Cctamenitiesbus_stop
- John Oxley Cres before Oxley Plamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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