Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay New South Wales
Looking towards the former Batemans Bay Bridge from the banks of the Clyde River which flows into the bay.
Batemans Bay
Coordinates	35°42′29″S 150°10′28″E / 35.70806°S 150.17444°E / -35.70806; 150.17444
Population	17,519 (2021)[1][2]
Established	1885[3]
Postcode(s)	2536
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10)
• Summer (DST)	AEDT (UTC+11)
Location	280 km (174 mi) SSW of Sydney 762 km (473 mi) ENE of Melbourne 151 km (94 mi) ESE of Canberra 55 km (34 mi) SW of Ulladulla 25 km (16 mi) N of Moruya
LGA(s)	Eurobodalla Shire
Region	South Coast
County	St Vincent
State electorate(s)	Bega
Federal division(s)	Gilmore
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21.8 °C 71 °F 10.0 °C 50 °F 916.8 mm 36.1 in
Localities around Batemans Bay: Nelligen North Batemans Bay Surfside Runnyford Batemans Bay Tasman Sea Runnyford Mogo Batehaven

Batemans Bay is a town in the South Coast region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Batemans Bay is administered by the Eurobodalla Shire council. The town is situated on the shores of an estuary formed where the Clyde River meets the southern Pacific Ocean.

Batemans Bay is located on the Princes Highway (Highway 1) about 280 kilometres (170 mi) from Sydney and 760 km (470 mi) from Melbourne. Canberra is located about 151 km (94 mi) to the west of Batemans Bay, via the Kings Highway. At the 2021 census, Batemans Bay had a population of 17,519.^[1][2]

It is the closest seaside town to Canberra, making Batemans Bay a popular holiday destination for residents of Australia's national capital. Geologically, it is situated in the far southern reaches of the Sydney Basin.^[4]

Batemans Bay is also a popular retiree haven, but has begun to attract young families seeking affordable housing and a relaxed seaside lifestyle. Other local industries include oyster farming, forestry, eco-tourism and retail services. The town's two main shopping centres are Village Centre Batemans Bay and the Bridge Plaza.