Culburra Beach, NSW 2540 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Culburra Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2540, home to 2,946 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorp. Other Territories local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 123 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,946
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,247 /week
- Median personal income
- $633 /week
- Median family income
- $1,514 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,768
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Culburra Public School
- Greenwell Point Public School
- Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Penguin Head Rd At The Bowery
- The Lake Cct Opp Ingle Ring
- Penguins Head Rd Opp Wentworth St
- Penguins Head Rd At Wentworth St
- 147 Prince Edward Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 16 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 61.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.2% of the 2,778 resolvable premises in Culburra Beach. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 11.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 34.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,823 across postcode 2540 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 608 violent offences, 302 property damage, 300 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Culburra Beach?
Culburra Beach (NSW 2540) had 2,946 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Culburra Beach?
The median advertised rent in Culburra Beach is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Culburra Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Culburra Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Culburra Public School (0.5 km), Greenwell Point Public School (3.8 km), Shoalhaven Heads Public School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Culburra Beach?
Culburra Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Culburra Beach?
Across postcode 2540, 1,823 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (608), property damage (302), theft (300). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Culburra Beach?
In Culburra Beach, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (61.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Culburra Beach?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Culburra Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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