Wonboyn
NSW 2551 • New South Wales
About Wonboyn
Wonboyn is a remote coastal hamlet on New South Wales' Far South Coast, nestled within the Ben Boyd National Park approximately 35 kilometres south of Eden and 490 kilometres from Sydney. With a 2021 census population of around 130 residents, the settlement hugs the shores of Wonboyn Lake, a stunning coastal waterway that opens to the Tasman Sea. The area is part of the Bega Valley Shire and lies within the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro, known for its wilderness landscapes and national park coverage. Wonboyn's isolated position gives it an unspoiled, end-of-the-earth character unlike anywhere else in New South Wales.
Wonboyn is a paradise for anglers, kayakers, and nature seekers, with Wonboyn Lake offering calm waters for boating and swimming, and the adjacent Ben Boyd National Park providing extensive bushwalking through coastal heath and forest. The hamlet has a small general store and boat hire, with residents travelling to Eden for supermarkets, medical services, and schools. It attracts retirees, lifestyle seekers, and holiday home owners drawn by some of the most pristine waterways on the New South Wales coast.
Wonboyn falls under postcode 2551 and is governed by the Bega Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2551
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2551, 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 2551; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Eden / Bega / Merimbula ~40 min to Eden by car; limited regional coaches to Bega
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Completely car-dependent. Eden (35 km) is the nearest town with services. Merimbula Airport (~55 km) offers flights to Sydney.
Small hamlet with very limited walkable amenities; car essential for all shopping, services, and travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Eden Marine High School ICSEA 9566496 0000 Barclay St
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Eden Public School ICSEA 9066496 1169 124 Imlay St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bega Valley Local Government Area, which contains Wonboyn. 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)