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Depot Beach

NSW 2536 • New South Wales

34
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRural
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About Depot Beach

Depot Beach is a small coastal locality on the South Coast of New South Wales, located within Murramarang National Park approximately 15 kilometres north of Batemans Bay. With only around 34 permanent residents, it is one of the more secluded and protected beach communities on the NSW South Coast, surrounded entirely by national park bushland. The locality is named for its historic use as a timber depot in the 19th century, when hardwood logs were floated across the bay for collection. Today, Depot Beach is best known for its pristine natural beaches, calm cove, and the family holiday park that operates within the national park.

Depot Beach attracts nature lovers, holidaymakers, and those seeking a completely unspoiled coastal experience away from commercial development. The Murramarang National Park surrounding the locality offers world-class snorkelling, kangaroos that wander onto the beach at dusk, and spectacular coastal walking trails. Batemans Bay, approximately 15 minutes by car, provides access to shops, schools, and medical services. The locality is predominantly a holiday and recreational destination, with permanent residents who genuinely value the rare privilege of living within a national park on one of Australia's most beautiful coastlines.

Depot Beach falls under postcode 2536 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 South Coast electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2536
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
South Coast
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.63°, 150.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.15 km²
Population Density
16 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2536

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2536, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,266
Median 2023–24
$48,336
▲ 26.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,873

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2536; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional — Batemans Bay 20-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Bomaderry/Nowra for regional services
By Car (Peak)
3-3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5-3 hours

🛣️ Located within Murramarang National Park; car is essential; Batemans Bay is the nearest service centre

Walkability Car Dependent

Isolated coastal national park locality; walking is for recreation only; all services require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
34
▲ 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 Depot Beach. 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 Depot Beach NSW? +

Depot Beach is a small coastal locality within Murramarang National Park on the NSW South Coast, approximately 15 km north of Batemans Bay and about 280 km south of Sydney.

Can you stay at Depot Beach? +

Yes, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service operates a popular campground and holiday park at Depot Beach within Murramarang National Park, offering cabin and camping accommodation for visitors.

What is Murramarang National Park known for near Depot Beach? +

Murramarang National Park near Depot Beach is famous for its pristine beaches, kangaroos that gather on the sand at sunrise and sunset, snorkelling in the clear cove, and scenic coastal walking trails.

How far is Depot Beach from Batemans Bay? +

Depot Beach is approximately 15 kilometres north of Batemans Bay, around a 20-minute drive via the Princes Highway.

Is Depot Beach a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Depot Beach 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 Depot Beach? +

Depot Beach had a population of 34 at the 2021 Census.