Kangaroo Valley, NSW 2577 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kangaroo Valley is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2577, home to 856 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shellharbour local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 109 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 856
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,578 /week
- Median personal income
- $766 /week
- Median family income
- $2,009 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Kangaroo Valley Public School
- Cambewarra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Kangaroo Valley Public School, Moss Vale Rd
- Church Of The Good Sheperd, Moss Vale Rd
- Kangaroo Valley Post Office, Moss Vale Rd
- Caterina In Moss Vale Rd
- Kangaroo Valley Police Station, Moss Vale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 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), 53.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.1% of the 673 resolvable premises in Kangaroo Valley. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 91.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 590 across postcode 2577 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 153 violent offences, 132 theft, 106 other offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kangaroo Valley?
Kangaroo Valley (NSW 2577) had 856 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 Kangaroo Valley?
The median advertised rent in Kangaroo Valley is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kangaroo Valley?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Kangaroo Valley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kangaroo Valley Public School (0.2 km), Cambewarra Public School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kangaroo Valley?
Kangaroo Valley is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kangaroo Valley?
Across postcode 2577, 590 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (153), theft (132), other (106). 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 Kangaroo Valley?
In Kangaroo Valley, 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 (53.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kangaroo Valley?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kangaroo Valley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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