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Congo

NSW 2537 • New South Wales

253
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRuralRetirees

About Congo

Congo is a small coastal village in Eurobodalla Shire on the South Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 315 km south of Sydney and 10 km south-east of Moruya. With a recorded population of 253 residents at the 2021 Census, the locality sits at the edge of Eurobodalla National Park and is characterised by low-density acreage lots, coastal bushland and direct beach access to the unspoiled Congo Beach.

Life in Congo revolves around the natural environment — the beach, the national park and the peaceful seclusion that draws lifestyle-seekers away from larger coastal centres. There are minimal commercial services in the locality itself; residents rely on nearby Moruya for supermarkets, medical services and schooling. The village appeals strongly to retirees, holidaymakers and those seeking a quiet rural-coastal lifestyle within reasonable distance of the Princes Highway corridor.

Congo falls under postcode 2537 and is governed by Eurobodalla Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2537
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Eurobodalla
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Bega
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.94°, 149.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.12 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

No rail service — nearest coach connection at Moruya
10 km
Drive only

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink Sapphire Coast coach — Moruya / Batemans Bay / Sydney 15 min to Moruya

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
315 km
By Train
No rail; NSW TrainLink coach from Moruya to Sydney (~4.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs via Princes Highway

🛣️ Private vehicle is essential; Moruya Airport offers regional flights

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very limited local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
228.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
145.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
422.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
226 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.7%
View all 62 offence types for Eurobodalla →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
253
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Congo NSW located? +

Congo is a small coastal village in Eurobodalla Shire on the NSW South Coast, about 10 km south-east of Moruya and 315 km south of Sydney.

What is Congo beach like? +

Congo Beach is a quiet, relatively unspoiled surf beach bordering Eurobodalla National Park. It is popular with locals and visitors seeking a more secluded alternative to busier South Coast beaches.

Are there shops or services in Congo NSW? +

Congo has minimal commercial services. Residents travel to nearby Moruya (about 10 km) for supermarkets, medical services, schools and other amenities.

Is Congo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Congo is part of the Eurobodalla 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 Congo? +

Congo had a population of 253 at the 2021 Census.