Bendalong NSW

Postcode 2539 · Shoalhaven LGA

Bendalong is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2539). With a population of 135, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $64K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Bendalong is $2.9 million, having surged 43.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bendalong offers a gross rental yield of 1.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.9M/$1.5M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 45.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +43.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.9M/$1.5M Above Median
Affordability45.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+43.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education5/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.9M
43.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
135
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,224
Personal Income /wk$749
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025