Upper Kangaroo River, NSW 2577 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Kangaroo River is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2577, home to 151 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shellharbour local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 108 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,781 /week
- Median personal income
- $769 /week
- Median family income
- $2,062 /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
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,528
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Kangaroo Valley Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Upper Kangaroo River Rd Opp 611
- 611 Upper Kangaroo River Rd
- 121 MacKays Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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), 47.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 86.4% of the 59 resolvable premises in Upper Kangaroo River. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 13.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 86.4%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Kangaroo River?
Upper Kangaroo River (NSW 2577) had 151 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Kangaroo River?
The median advertised rent in Upper Kangaroo River is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Upper Kangaroo River?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Upper Kangaroo River covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kangaroo Valley Public School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Kangaroo River?
Upper Kangaroo River is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (86.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Kangaroo River?
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 Upper Kangaroo River?
In Upper Kangaroo River, 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 (47.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Upper Kangaroo River?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Upper Kangaroo River centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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