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Overview

Merimbula, a lakeside town on the Sapphire Coast, recorded 3,821 residents in the 2021 census. Six beaches, including Main, Short Point and Bar, offer surfing, snorkeling and whale‑watching, while nearby national parks provide coastal walks. Amenities include a primary school, medical centre, Courunga house, restaurants, bars, hotels such as Sapphire Waters and Magic Mountain theme park, plus an aquarium and wildlife sanctuary. Events feature Orchid Shows, a Jazz Festival and a windsurfing classic.

Merimbula is one of the few South Coast towns with its own airport, providing daily QantasLink and Rex flights to Sydney and Melbourne, and lies just off the Princes Highway, about five‑seven hours’ drive to each capital and three hours to Canberra. Interstate coach services connect to rail links, and a local bus network operates six days a week. The housing mix combines homes with a supply of motels, self‑contained units and holiday houses catering to tourists and retirees.

Region type mix: Regional 100%.