Bendoura
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Bendoura
Bendoura is a quiet rural locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Braidwood and around 80 kilometres east of Canberra. The locality sits on the eastern bank of the Shoalhaven River at an elevation typical of the tablelands, covering nearly 47 square kilometres of pastoral and bushland country. With a population of 108 residents, Bendoura is very sparsely settled and retains the character of a working rural landscape within the broader Braidwood district.
Bendoura's rural character is shaped by sheep and cattle grazing on the Southern Tablelands, with the scenic Shoalhaven River providing a natural focal point. The historic gold rush town of Braidwood, a heritage-listed New South Wales country town, is the closest service centre and offers cafes, boutique shops, a hospital, and local schools. Canberra's services are accessible within about an hour's drive, making Bendoura an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of the national capital. The South Coast state electorate and proximity to the Shoalhaven River corridor give the area a strong connection to the diverse landscapes between the Tablelands and the NSW coast.
Bendoura falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2622
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2622, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Car is essential. Kings Highway connects Braidwood to the ACT. Braidwood (~20 km) is the nearest service town.
Bendoura is a dispersed rural locality with no commercial services; a car is required for all errands, with Braidwood being the nearest township.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Braidwood Central School ICSEA 10054842 2249 Wilson St
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Park Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Queanbeyan-Palerang Local Government Area, which contains Bendoura. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)