Greenwell Point
NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven
1,245 (2021) → 1,233 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Greenwell Point is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 123km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $761K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Greenwell Point has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (5.38%), New Zealand (0.88%), Philippines (0.72%), India (0.4%), Vietnam (0.4%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.96%), Cantonese (0.4%), Italian (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Greenwell Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
Nearby (within 10km)
- Culburra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 937
- Shoalhaven Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1000
- Callala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 974
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwell Point
Is Greenwell Point safe?
Greenwell Point has a residential safety score of 89/100, 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 3,775 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greenwell Point?
In Greenwell Point, the median house price is $761K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Greenwell Point from Sydney CBD?
Greenwell Point is about 123.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 938 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point has a transport score of 0/100.