Milton, NSW 2538 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Milton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2538, home to 1,801 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 185 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,801
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,325 /week
- Median personal income
- $602 /week
- Median family income
- $1,628 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $383 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Milton Public School
- Budawang School
- Ulladulla Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops
- Princes Hwy At Church St
- Wason St After Thomas St
- Princes Hwy At Gordon St
- Milton Public School, Thomas St
- Princes Hwy After Gordon St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 58.3% of the 1,407 resolvable premises in Milton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 58.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 76 across postcode 2538 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 violent offences, 15 other offences, 13 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milton?
Milton (NSW 2538) had 1,801 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Milton?
The median advertised rent in Milton is $383/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Milton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Milton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Milton Public School (0.4 km), Budawang School (0.7 km), Ulladulla Public School (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Milton?
Milton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Milton?
Across postcode 2538, 76 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (18), other (15), theft (13). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Milton?
41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Milton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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