Basin View

NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven

1,583 (2021) → 1,601 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,583

Population

$795K

Median house (2026)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Basin View is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 148km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $795K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Basin View has an overall score of 18/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

148.0 km

To Sydney CBD

570 m

To coast

$600/wk

Median rent (house)

26.9 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

1,583

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712

Median household income (weekly)$1,244

vs NSW median-32.8%

Median taxable income (individual)$51,296/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -14%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2540 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher18.3%

Born in Australia81.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse573 / 0 / 26

Top countries of birth: England (3.85%), New Zealand (1.58%), Germany (0.57%), Philippines (0.51%), Scotland (0.44%)

Top languages: German (0.95%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.38%), Japan (0.38%), Mandarin (0.25%), Italian (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$795K-42.6%

Median house (2026)

Data not available

Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $500 wk

Rental yield (house)3.9%

Days on market (house)21 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling63/100k

Steal from dwelling63/100k

Motor vehicle theft126/100k

Domestic assault126/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault190/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 40 (all categories, latest year)2,527 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 948 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959

Nearby (within 10km)

Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 973
Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 909
Sussex Inlet Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 956
Vincentia High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 933

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationBomaderry (26.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.1% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

17.1%

Construction

13.8%

Retail Trade

11.2%

Public Administration & Safety

10.2%

Accommodation & Food Services

9.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

6.9h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

11 in suburbCafes/Rest.

10 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

3Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

2Sports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets

Air qualityExcellent air quality (80/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (24.9 km)

Nearest vet8.3 km

Nearest airportCanberra (125.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents1.26

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

Services

Aged care homes

Residential places

Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.28%

Projected population 20412,035

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Shoalhaven

Bewong$743K0transport Falls Creek$1.00M0transport Cudmirrah$1.20M0transport Bream BeachData not available0transport Huskisson$1.49M0transport Erowal Bay$1.36M0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Basin View

Is Basin View safe?

Basin View has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,527 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Basin View?

In Basin View, the median house price is $795K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is Basin View from Sydney CBD?

Basin View is about 148.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Basin View?

Basin View has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 959 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Basin View?

Basin View has a transport score of 0/100.