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Bomaderry

NSW 2541 • Rest of NSW

6,738
Population (2021)
$31,824
Median Income
7.45 km²
Area
33m
Elevation
RegionalHistoricAffordableFamily-FriendlyTransport Hub

About Bomaderry

Bomaderry is a suburb in the City of Shoalhaven, located on the north shore of the Shoalhaven River across from Nowra, approximately 154 km south of Sydney. With a population of 6,738 at the 2021 Census, it serves as the northern gateway to the Nowra-Bomaderry urban area. The township was established in 1882 and grew rapidly after the railway extension arrived in 1893.

Bomaderry is home to the southern terminus of the NSW South Coast railway line, making it a key transport hub for the Shoalhaven region. The suburb features Bomaderry Bowling Club, local schools, and is close to Shoalhaven River parklands. It attracts families and retirees seeking an affordable coastal-hinterland lifestyle with access to Nowra's services and the nearby beaches of Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven Heads.

Bomaderry falls under postcode 2541 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2541
Urban Area
Nowra
LGA
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 150.60°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
7.45 km²
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bomaderry
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Local Shoalhaven buses — Nowra CBD and surrounding suburbs 10-15 min to Nowra
  • Premier Motor Service — Sydney (Central Station) 3-3.5 hours

Commute to Sydney

Distance
154 km
By Train
2.5-3 hours (diesel to Kiama, change to electric to Sydney)
By Bus
3-3.5 hours (coach)
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour 45 min

🛣️ Bomaderry station is the terminus of the South Coast Line; Nowra is the nearest regional centre (6 km)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops and the train station are accessible on foot, but most daily needs require driving to Nowra.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    320 Princess Highway Bomaderry 2541 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Bomaderry, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Bomaderry Aboriginal Children's Home
59 Beinda Street Bomaderry • SHR #01874
Bomaderry Railway Station and yard group
Illawarra railway, Bomaderry • SHR #01090

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,584
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,661
Census 2021
6,738
▲ 1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,260
Income 2021
$31,824
▲ 21.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,371
Born Overseas 897

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 266
  • 2. New Zealand 77
  • 3. Philippines 74
  • 4. India 45
  • 5. Scotland 30
  • 6. South Africa 28
  • 7. Germany 27
  • 8. United States 24
  • 9. Nepal 23
  • 10. Netherlands 23
  • 11. China 21
  • 12. Vietnam 17
  • 13. Thailand 15
  • 14. Wales 15
  • 15. Canada 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,904
Australian 2,783
Irish 737
Scottish 679
Australian Aboriginal 521
German 266
Italian 118
Filipino 92
Dutch 79
New Zealander 51

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,358
Both parents born in Australia
1,080
Both parents born overseas
812
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.8%
No Religion
41.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
341 (5.1%)
5-14 years
772 (11.5%)
15-19 years
364 (5.4%)
20-24 years
341 (5.1%)
25-34 years
795 (11.8%)
35-44 years
701 (10.4%)
45-54 years
758 (11.2%)
55-64 years
856 (12.7%)
65-74 years
970 (14.4%)
75-84 years
612 (9.1%)
85+ years
220 (3.3%)

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