Shoalhaven Heads, NSW 2535 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Shoalhaven Heads is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2535, home to 3,248 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 111 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,248
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,066 /week
- Median personal income
- $612 /week
- Median family income
- $1,524 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Shoalhaven Heads Public School
- Greenwell Point Public School
- Culburra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- Shoalhaven Heads Post Office, Shoalhaven Heads Rd
- Woolstencraft St Opp Shoalhaven Heads Post Office
- Woolstencraft St At Wagin St
- Shoalhaven Heads Rd Opp Bolt St
- Bolt St After Shoalhaven Heads Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 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), 49.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 75.7% of the 2,581 resolvable premises in Shoalhaven Heads. 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: 21.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 75.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 221 across postcode 2535 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 55 theft, 53 violent offences, 34 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shoalhaven Heads?
Shoalhaven Heads (NSW 2535) had 3,248 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Shoalhaven Heads?
The median advertised rent in Shoalhaven Heads is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Shoalhaven Heads?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Shoalhaven Heads covering government sectors. Nearest include: Shoalhaven Heads Public School (0.5 km), Greenwell Point Public School (6.4 km), Culburra Public School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Shoalhaven Heads?
Shoalhaven Heads is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (75.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Shoalhaven Heads?
Across postcode 2535, 221 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (55), violent (53), property damage (34). 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 Shoalhaven Heads?
In Shoalhaven Heads, 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 (49.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Shoalhaven Heads?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Shoalhaven Heads centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 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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