South Coast, NSW
About the South Coast region
This region of NSW is located in its south-eastern corner, bounded by the Southern Inland region to the west, the Illawarra region to the north, the Victorian state border to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the east. It is home to the key regional centres of Berry, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Bega and Merimbula, and countless other smaller coastal localities.
The region boasts 400 km of pristine coastline along with dozens of National Park areas and marine parks, and as such is one of NSW's most popular tourist hotspots.
The South Coast region is traditionally Yuin country, and there is still a strong Aboriginal cultural presence in the region.
Local councils
NSW's South Coast region includes 3 municipalities: Bega Valley Shire Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council, and Shoalhaven City Council.
Climate information
The South Coast region is known for its temperate, mild climate. It experiences an average maximum temperature of about 27 °C in summer, while winter minimums range between 1-12 °C.
The region receives between 600-1000 mm of rainfall annually, on average.
Population
The estimated population of the South Coast region is reported as 172,650 as of 2016.
Education
There are numerous primary and secondary schools located across the region, with both public and private options available for parents to choose between.
Those who wish to pursue tertiary qualifications may choose to study in the region at the University of Wollongong, which has a number of campuses in the area, or at one of the many campuses of TAFE NSW also located in the South Coast.
Employment and local businesses
Between Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and the Bega Valley, the South Coast region has a Gross Regional Product of approximately $9.3 billion. The region's top five industries by number of people employed are construction, agriculture, forestry & fishing, rental, hiring & real estate, retail, and professional, scientific & technical services.
Housing
Median house prices vary across the South Coast region, from $494,905 in Eurobodalla to $498,019 in Bega Valley and $604,837 in Shoalhaven. All of these are below the NSW median, although Shoalhaven is approaching the median.
The region has a median weekly house rental (for a 3-bedroom home) of $600 in Eurobodalla, $390 in Bega Valley and $420 in Shoalhaven. While Bega Valley and Shoalhaven have rental prices below the NSW median, Eurobodalla's is well above the median.
Events
Where: Bawley Point, NSW
When: Annually, in February
What: Marvel at incredible displays of dressage prowess over nine days at the Dressage by the Sea, an equestrian event of great prestige held annually at Willinga Park. The skills of both horse and rider are tested in this performance of movement, with a total of over $60,000 in prize money available across the two main events. Market stalls offer a selection of food, drink and equestrian gear to be purchased as well, making for a relaxed but exciting weekend.
Where: Huskisson, NSW
When: Annually, in December and January
What: For a full month every summer, you can enjoy the good old-fashioned rides of the Huskisson Carnival. Running annually between Boxing Day and January 26th, the carnival provides endless fun in a varied selection of rides. From the Hurricane and the Claw to the Hurricane and Dodgem Cars, it’s almost impossible to choose what to ride first. Kids are also welcome, and there are rides for them too: merry-go-rounds, bungee jumping, jumping castles, and more.
Where: Kangaroo Valley, NSW
When: Annually, in October
What: Celebrate folk music, dancing, poetry, and art every spring at the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival. The festival invites visitors to enjoy a weekend filled with concerts, workshops, and feasts, as well as a variety of market stalls and bars for food and drink. There’s so much to do and see at this festival for everyone, regardless of age, so don’t forget to save the date!
Additional Information
South Coast has 4 subregions. Use the list below or the map above to learn more about individual subregions.
South Coast Schools
- Government Schools
- Independent Schools
Primary
- Batemans Bay Public School SURFSIDE NSW 2536
- Bega Valley Public School BEGA NSW 2550
- Bemboka Public School BEMBOKA NSW 2550
- Bermagui Public School BERMAGUI NSW 2546
- Berry Public School BERRY NSW 2535
- Bodalla Public School BODALLA NSW 2545
- Bomaderry Public School BOMADERRY NSW 2541
- Broulee Public School BROULEE NSW 2537
- Callala Public School CALLALA BAY NSW 2540
- Cambewarra Public School CAMBEWARRA NSW 2540
- Candelo Public School CANDELO NSW 2550
- Central Tilba Public School CENTRAL TILBA NSW 2546
- Cobargo Public School COBARGO NSW 2550
- Culburra Public School CULBURRA BEACH NSW 2540
- Eden Public School EDEN NSW 2551
- Falls Creek Public School FALLS CREEK NSW 2540
- Greenwell Point Public School GREENWELL POINT NSW 2540
- Huskisson Public School HUSKISSON NSW 2540
- Illaroo Road Public School NORTH NOWRA NSW 2541
- Jervis Bay School JERVIS BAY ACT 2540
- Kangaroo Valley Public School KANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2577
- Merimbula Public School MERIMBULA NSW 2548
- Milton Public School MILTON NSW 2538
- Mogo Public School MOGO NSW 2536
- Moruya Public School MORUYA NSW 2537
- Narooma Public School NAROOMA NSW 2546
- North Nowra Public School NORTH NOWRA NSW 2541
- Nowra East Public School NOWRA EAST NSW 2541
- Nowra Hill Public School NOWRA NSW 2541
- Nowra Public School NOWRA NSW 2541
- Pambula Public School PAMBULA NSW 2549
- Quaama Public School QUAAMA NSW 2550
- Sanctuary Point Public School SANCTUARY POINT NSW 2540
- Shoalhaven Heads Public School SHOALHAVEN HEADS NSW 2535
- St Georges Basin Public School BASIN VIEW NSW 2540
- Sunshine Bay Public School BATEHAVEN NSW 2536
- Sussex Inlet Public School SUSSEX INLET NSW 2540
- Tanja Public School TANJA NSW 2550
- Tathra Public School TATHRA NSW 2550
- Terara Public School TERARA NSW 2540
- Tomerong Public School TOMERONG NSW 2540
- Towamba Public School TOWAMBA NSW 2550
- Ulladulla Public School ULLADULLA NSW 2539
- Vincentia Public School VINCENTIA NSW 2540
- Wolumla Public School WOLUMLA NSW 2550
- Wyndham Public School WYNDHAM NSW 2550
Secondary
- Batemans Bay High School BATEHAVEN NSW 2536
- Bega High School BEGA NSW 2550
- Bomaderry High School BOMADERRY NSW 2541
- Eden Marine High School EDEN NSW 2551
- Moruya High School MORUYA NSW 2537
- Narooma High School NAROOMA NSW 2546
- Nowra High School NOWRA NSW 2541
- Shoalhaven High School NOWRA NSW 2541
- Ulladulla High School ULLADULLA NSW 2539
- Vincentia High School VINCENTIA NSW 2540
Special
- Bournda Environmental Education Centre KALARU NSW 2550
- Budawang School ULLADULLA NSW 2539
- Havenlee School NORTH NOWRA NSW 2541
Combined
- Lumen Christi Catholic College PAMBULA BEACH NSW 2549
- Nowra Anglican College BOMADERRY NSW 2541
- Nowra Christian School NOWRA NSW 2541
- Sapphire Coast Anglican College BEGA NSW 2550
- St Peter's Anglican College - Broulee BROULEE NSW 2537
- Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia Campus WOOLLAMIA NSW 2540
Primary
- Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education BEGA NSW 2550
- St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay BATEHAVEN NSW 2536
- St Mary's Primary School MORUYA NSW 2537
- St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MILTON NSW 2538
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School NOWRA NSW 2541
- St Patrick's Primary School BEGA NSW 2550
- Thomas More Christian Montessori School BEGA NSW 2550
Secondary
- Carroll College BROULEE NSW 2537
- Nowra Anglican College, Milton Campus MILTON NSW 2538
- St John the Evangelist Catholic High School NOWRA NSW 2541
- The Scots College, Glengarry campus KANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2577
Special
- Alesco Illawarra - Nowra Campus NOWRA NSW 2541
- Alesco Illawarra - Vincentia Campus VINCENTIA NSW 2540
- Shoalhaven River College BOMADERRY NSW 2541
South Coast Housing
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Houses in South Coast
The price of a house in South Coast ranges from around $38,000 to $6,000,000.
A typical house in has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & parking for 2 cars.
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Apartments in South Coast
The price of a apartment in South Coast ranges from around $55,000 to $1,850,000.
A typical apartment in has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & parking for 1 car.
South Coast Census Information
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Dwelling Type
What types of residential properties are available in South Coast?
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP -
Tenure Type
Which residential properties in South Coast are owned, mortgaged or rented out?
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP -
Change in Residence
Did people in South Coast change address in the last year?
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP -
Working Population
What age groups are most strongly represented in South Coast?
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP -
Top 5 Industries
What industries do people in South Coast work in?
- Health care and social assistance
- Retail trade
- Construction
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration and safety
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP -
Family Size
How many people live in a household in South Coast?
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
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