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 $779K 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2540 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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:
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
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.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Greenwell Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
Nearby (within 10km)
- Culburra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 952
- Shoalhaven Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1021
- Callala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 971
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 3,534 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greenwell Point?
In Greenwell Point, the median house price is $779K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
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 943 (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.