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Bamarang

NSW 2540 • New South Wales

35
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly
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About Bamarang

Bamarang is a small rural locality in the Shoalhaven LGA of New South Wales, situated in the broad agricultural hinterland south of Nowra on the NSW South Coast. The area is characterised by low-density rural residential blocks, cattle grazing, and market gardening typical of the Shoalhaven River floodplain and surrounding undulating countryside. It forms part of the broader Nowra–Bomaderry urban fringe, where rural properties blend into the expanding residential edge of the region's largest town.

Life in Bamarang revolves around a quiet rural lifestyle, with residents valuing the open space, fresh air, and relative privacy that comes with acreage living close to a regional centre. Nowra provides the nearest range of shops, schools, medical services, and employment, accessible within a short drive. The Shoalhaven region is renowned for its natural beauty — encompassing the Shoalhaven River, Jervis Bay, Morton National Park, and a network of local beaches — all within easy reach of Bamarang residents.

Bamarang falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the Unclassified (OT) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Unclassified (OT)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 150.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.81 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2540

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2540, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,687
Median 2023–24
$51,296
▲ 23.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,661

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2540; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Nowra ~15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest is Bomaderry Station (~10 km) on the South Coast Line (~2 hr 30 min to Central)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Most residents drive to Nowra for local needs; Sydney is a long commute

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality — a car is essential; no footpaths or local shops within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
35
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Bamarang. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
223.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.6%
Motor vehicle theft
175.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.2%
Non-DV assault
461.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
245.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Shoalhaven →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bamarang NSW? +

Bamarang is a rural locality in the Shoalhaven LGA of New South Wales, located in the agricultural hinterland near Nowra on the NSW South Coast, about 160 km south of Sydney.

What is Bamarang like to live in? +

Bamarang offers quiet rural living on the Shoalhaven fringe, with acreage properties and a close-knit community. Nowra provides nearby access to shops, schools, and services.

Is there a train to Bamarang? +

There is no train station in Bamarang itself. The nearest station is Bomaderry (about 10 km away), which is the terminus of the South Coast Line with trains to Sydney taking approximately 2.5 hours.

Is Bamarang a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bamarang is part of the Shoalhaven LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Bamarang? +

Bamarang had a population of 35 at the 2021 Census.