Real Estate Merimbula NSW 2548

Real Estate Market: Is Merimbula NSW 2548 a Good Suburb to Buy Into?

Housing Market in Merimbula

Key Merimbula Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$706	Top 31%	206% to Sep 2026
Smart median sale price: All houses	Premium	Premium	Premium

Housing Supply in Merimbula

Merimbula Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS, BASIX and Microburbs, 2002 - 2031

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Development applications	150	Top 16%	83% to Jun 2025
Developments	3.0	Top 41%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	58.7	Top 12%	Data for May 2023
Total new residential buildings value (SA2)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: units	Premium	Premium	Premium
New Dwellings	24	Top 23%	58% to Dec 2020
Number of Subdivisions	22 lots	Top 18%	1000% to Dec 2022
Volume of houses sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Volume of units sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of subdividable properties	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stock on Market	16	Top 7%	33% to Sep 2026

Housing Stock Quality in Merimbula

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, BASIX and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Houses	59.7%	Bottom 6%	10% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.0	Bottom 15%	Data for Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	19.3%	Top 12%	Data for Jun 2023
Median land to asset ratio	Premium	Premium	Premium

Development Restrictions in Merimbula

Merimbula Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Total area	23.0 sq km	Top 34%	Data for Jan 2021
Average floor space ratio (zoning)	0.58	Bottom 37%	Data for Feb 2023
Environmental conservation area proportion	31.7%	Top 3%	Data for Jun 2023
Heritage sites	8	Top 18%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	1200 sqm per resident	Bottom 47%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Merimbula

Merimbula Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
% Owner Occupied	80.1%	Bottom 17%	Data for May 2023
% Rentals	19.9%	Top 17%	Data for May 2023
Housing Affordability Index	59	Top 7%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$1,970	Top 47%	27% to May 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	70	Bottom 13%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	66	Bottom 11%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	30.4%	Top 15%	10% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	25.3%	Bottom 15%	12% to May 2023

Housing Demand in Merimbula

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 2004 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	13500	Top 42%	54% to Dec 2041
Historical Population (SA3)	77400	Top 39%	20% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	36500	Top 33%	20% to Dec 2030
Population Projection (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Auction clearance rate	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of distressed listings	Premium	Premium	Premium
Vacancy rate	Premium	Premium	Premium

Unit Market in Merimbula

Merimbula Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Units (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All units	$504	Top 37%	166% to Sep 2026
Smart median sale price: All units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Unit to house ratio	56.5%	Bottom 32%	1% to Sep 2026

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (23)

Date	Median sale value	Street
12 Sep 2026	$939,500	Beach St
12 Sep 2026	$355,800	Calendo Ct
12 Sep 2026	$616,600	Cameron St
12 Sep 2026	$333,500	Chapman Ave
12 Sep 2026	$500,300	Dunns Ln

Median House Sale Prices by Street (20)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Bellbird Cr	12 Sep 2026	$832,400
Beverley St	12 Sep 2026	$770,600
Cliff St	12 Sep 2026	$1,580,000
Hillmeads St	12 Sep 2026	$1,062,000
Imlay St	12 Sep 2026	$868,700

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 3, 11 Park St	$350		1.0	1.0	02 Feb 2026
Unit 6, 27 Ocean Dr	$475	1.0	1.0		06 Jan 2026
Unit 6, 27 Ocean Dr	$500	1.0	1.0		06 Jan 2026
Unit 6, 27 Ocean Dr	$475	1.0	1.0		06 Jan 2026
Unit 6, 27 Ocean Dr	$500	1.0	1.0		06 Jan 2026

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
Unit 12, 1-5 Ocean View Ave	$545,000	2.0	2.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 12, 1-5 Ocean View Ave	$545,000	2.0	2.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 12, 1-5 Ocean View Ave	$545,000	2.0	2.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 44, 1 Elizabeth St	$995,000	3.0	2.0	2.0	16 Jan 2026	On Market
Unit 44, 1 Elizabeth St	$995,000	3.0	2.0	2.0	16 Jan 2026	On Market

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Bega Valley

Planning Applications: Other (69)

Headline	Place	Date
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001533442	Shop 15/20-30 Market St, Merimbula NSW 2548	05 Jun 2026
Liquor licence transfer - without licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001479216	Shop 5 2 Market Street, Merimbula NSW 2548	16 Dec 2025
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001476142	32 Merimbula Dr, Merimbula NSW 2548	02 Dec 2025
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - small bar - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001459110	46-52 Market St, Merimbula NSW 2548	08 Oct 2025
Liquor licence transfer - without licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001458643	Shop 6/46-52 Market St, Merimbula NSW 2548	04 Oct 2025

Planning Applications: Dwellings (30)

Headline	Place	Date
24 Dwellings, Tree Removal, Access and Car Parking - NSW Sydney and Regional Planning Panels PPSSTH-550	63 Ocean Drive Merimbula 2548, NSW	28 Nov 2025
Construction and upgrade Jetty and platform with grated deck - Bega Valley Shire Council 10-2024-157-1	10 Main St, Merimbula NSW 2548	14 Aug 2024
Use of Land for Dwelling Purposes (Installation of Moveable Dwelling) - Bega Valley Shire Council 10-2024-178-1	2 Tasman St, Merimbula NSW 2548	07 Aug 2024
Construction of a fence and stairs addition to an existing dwelling - Bega Valley Shire Council 10-2024-154-1	8 Tasman St, Merimbula NSW 2548	23 Jul 2024
Change of Use Managers residence to permanent accommodation - Bega Valley Shire Council 10-1995-1048-2	2 Fishpen Rd, Merimbula NSW 2548	01 May 2024

Planning Applications: Industrial (1)

Headline	Place	Date
Installation of two factory manufactured demountable office buildings - Bega Valley Shire Council 010.2021.00001295.001	173 Arthur Kaine Dr, Merimbula, NSW 2548	08 Dec 2021

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
14 Tantawangalo St	$908,000	5.0	2.0	2.0	29 Jan 2026	On Market
8a Collins St	$850,000	4.0	2.0	4.0	22 Jan 2026	On Market
Unit 1, 10 View St	$810,000				19 Dec 2025	On Market
5 John Cl	$1,825,000	3.0	2.0	3.0	17 Dec 2025	On Market
11 Imlay St	Price Withheld	3.0	2.0	4.0	08 Dec 2025	On Market

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
28 Imlay St	$800	3	2	2	27 Jan 2026
28 Imlay St	$800	3	2	2	27 Jan 2026
28 Imlay St	$800	3	2	2	27 Jan 2026
28 Imlay St	$800	3	2	2	27 Jan 2026
28 Imlay St	$800	3	2	2	27 Jan 2026

Businesses (50)

Name	Address
Merimbula Sand & Gravel	280 Merimbula Dr, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Bryson Green Electrics	79 Merimbula Dr, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Watts Up Electrical	22 Bellbird Cres, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Building All Aspects	3/33 Market St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Quality Choice Building Services Pty Ltd.	Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia

Accommodation Options (109)

Name	Address
Albacore Apartments	Market St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Baywatch Apartments	67 Main St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Coast Resort Merimbula	68/1 Elizabeth St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
Crown Apartments	23 Beach St, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia
NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort	2 Short Point Rd, Merimbula NSW 2548, Australia

Median House Rental Prices by Street (11)

Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
Fishpen Rd	12 Sep 2026	$743
Elizabeth St	12 Sep 2026	$855
Beverley St	12 Sep 2026	$722
Imlay St	12 Sep 2026	$957
Reid St	12 Sep 2026	$709

Percent of Renters by Street (100)

Percent of Renters	Street
4.2%	Beach St
50.0%	Alice St
0.0%	Alice Street
3.0%	Benandra Ave
0.0%	Benandra Avenue

Realtors (10)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Caddey Searl & Jarman	2/ 42 Main St
Coast Real Estate	4 Merimbula Dr
Merimbula Real Estate	9/ 9 Chapman Ave
One Agency Dwyer Properties	Shop 13 The Plza
Tasman Engineering Consultants	1/ 62 Main St

Turnover Rate by Street (76)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
83.3%	Sapphire Cr	average turnover	Every 12.0 years (average turnover)	2026
102.4%	Monaro St	very high turnover	Every 9.8 years (very high turnover)	2026
94.2%	Chapman Ave	high turnover	Every 10.6 years (high turnover)	2026
105.4%	Munn St	very high turnover	Every 9.5 years (very high turnover)	2026
98.9%	Marine Pde	high turnover	Every 10.1 years (high turnover)	2026

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