Bermagui, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bermagui NSW is 1,865 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bermagui is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Bermagui is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Bermagui has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Bermagui has a population density of 42 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bermagui is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bermagui is $1,517.

There were 16 recorded offences in Bermagui in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
1,865
Census 2021
Median income
$602/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
58years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bermagui vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bermagui is $602 a week, 21% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,738th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $75 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 58, 15 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBermaguiTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$602/wk$765/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,022/wk$1,704/wk −40%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$385/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,965/mo −23%$1,733/mo
Median age5843 +15 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.3%22.6% +7.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bermagui, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bermagui Population

1,865 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bermagui Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$602/wk
$31,304 per year
Ranked 7,049 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
58years
20 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bermagui Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,022/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 30.3%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Bermagui against your income

About $4,429 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $712/wk
Rent share 30.3%

Bermagui Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
944
avg ICSEA score
165
total students
Bermagui Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 165 students
944
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bermagui Map

Bermagui, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bermagui, New South Wales: 36.4269°S, 150.0392°E

Bermagui Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Bermagui

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (892) Female 52.1% (969)

Population Density

42
people per km²
1,865 people · 44.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,313
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.5%
New Zealand
1.3%
Germany
1.1%
United States of America
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
Netherlands
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
French
0.2%
Turkish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.4%
Australian
36.5%
Scottish
13.5%
Irish
13.0%
German
4.3%
Italian
2.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Dutch
2.3%
French
1.0%
Polish
0.9%
Greek
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.9%
Anglican
15.9%
Catholic
12.4%
Not stated
11.8%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Buddhism
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.1% 752
Separated
3.7% 60
Divorced
14.7% 240
Widowed
8.6% 141
Never married
26.9% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
49.4%
Couple: children under 15
29.9%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.4%
2 persons
44.5%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
7.4%
5 persons
1.9%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bermagui

Housing Tenure

Of the 802 occupied private dwellings in Bermagui at the 2021 Census, 23.6% were rented, 55.6% owned outright and 19.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
55.6% 446 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.1% 153 dwellings
Rented
23.6% 189 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
23.0%
3 bedrooms
44.5%
4 bedrooms
21.6%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
7.5%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.1%
1 vehicle
40.7%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3 vehicles
10.7%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bermagui

Employment

Employed full-time
20.5% 293 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 322 people
Unemployed
1.7% 24 people
Not in labour force
55.2% 788 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Professionals
20.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Managers
15.3%
Labourers
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
7.6%
Sales Workers
7.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.1%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
15.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
12.4%
Walked only
9.0%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Bicycle
1.8%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.2%
Bachelor Degree
22.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Postgraduate Degree
9.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.2%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.9%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Engineering
14.9%
Education
10.6%
Architecture & Building
10.4%
Health
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Creative Arts
7.0%
Agriculture & Environment
4.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Information Technology
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.8%
Secondary: Government
27.3%
Vocational Education
17.3%
Pre-school
12.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.8%
Has need for assistance
6.7%
Need for assistance not stated
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
173
Arthritis
98
Heart disease
74
Diabetes
63
Lung condition
62
Asthma
57
Cancer
42
Stroke
28
Kidney disease
22
Dementia
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 211
Did not provide
85.6% 1,254

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.1% 383
Not a volunteer
73.9% 1,084

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.0% 59
Never served
96.0% 1,412

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.5%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
36.5%
3 children
14.5%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
28
1961: 1970
42
1971: 1980
53
1981: 1990
25
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
29
2011: 2015
7
2017
3
2018
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
40.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,471
Moved from NSW
93
Moved: same area (SA2)
76
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from ACT
15
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from NT
5
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
3
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.7%
Step family: no other children
15.2%
Blended family: no other children
7.6%
Other couple: children only
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bermagui Crime Statistics

16 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Property Damage
5
Other Against Person
3
Assault
1
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bermagui

What is the population of Bermagui NSW?

The population of Bermagui NSW is 1,865 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 42 people per km². Bermagui is ranked #3,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bermagui?

The median personal income in Bermagui NSW is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year. The median household income is $1,022 per week. Family income is $1,313 per week. Bermagui is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bermagui?

Median rent in Bermagui NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 30.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Bermagui ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bermagui?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bermagui NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bermagui?

The median age in Bermagui NSW is 58 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bermagui a good suburb to live in?

Bermagui is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,865. The median income is $602/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10307. All dollar figures in AUD.