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Pambula Beach

NSW 2549 • New South Wales

667
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
6.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRuralRetireesFamily-Friendly

About Pambula Beach

Pambula Beach is a small coastal locality on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, situated within the Bega Valley Shire approximately 12 kilometres south of Merimbula and just north of the township of Pambula. Covering around 6.3 square kilometres, it had a population of 667 at the 2021 Census. The locality sits at the mouth of the Pambula River, where an estuary meets the Tasman Sea, creating a beautiful natural setting of beach, lagoon, and national park bushland.

Pambula Beach is a peaceful holiday and retirement destination popular with those seeking a quieter alternative to the busier towns of Merimbula and Eden nearby. The beach itself is patrolled in summer and known for calm waters inside the river mouth, making it popular with families. Residents and visitors enjoy fishing, kayaking on the Pambula River, and access to Ben Boyd National Park's coastal walking tracks. The community is small and tight-knit, with most daily services accessed in Merimbula or Pambula township.

Pambula Beach falls under postcode 2549 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2549
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Bega
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.95°, 149.85°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6.32 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Pambula Beach for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.01M
9 sales · ▼ 5.1% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Busways / Transdev local services — Merimbula / Bega 15-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
450 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach to Bega, then train (~8-9 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
~5.5 hrs via Princes Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
~5 hrs via Princes Hwy

🛣️ Merimbula Airport (12 km) has regular flights to Sydney (~1 hr). Canberra is approximately 290 km via the Snowy Mountains Highway (about 3.5 hrs).

Walkability Car Dependent

Walkable to the beach and estuary, but a car is needed for shopping and services in Merimbula.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There is 1 park or reserve in Pambula Beach.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
667
▲ 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 Pambula Beach NSW? +

Pambula Beach is on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, approximately 12 kilometres south of Merimbula and near the mouth of the Pambula River in the Bega Valley Shire.

Is Pambula Beach safe for swimming? +

Yes — the beach is patrolled in summer and the sheltered river mouth area is popular with families and young children due to its calmer waters.

How do I get to Pambula Beach from Sydney? +

By car, Pambula Beach is approximately 5–5.5 hours south of Sydney via the Princes Highway. Merimbula Airport (12 km away) also has regular flights to Sydney taking about 1 hour.

What is near Pambula Beach? +

Merimbula (12 km) has supermarkets, restaurants, and Merimbula Airport. Pambula township is just 3 km away. Ben Boyd National Park is nearby with excellent coastal walks.

What is the median rent in Pambula Beach? +

Median weekly rent in the 2549 postcode area is approximately $400 per week, based on ATO income data for the area.

What is the median house price in Pambula Beach? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,015,000, down 5.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the population of Pambula Beach? +

Pambula Beach had a population of 667 at the 2021 Census.