Huskisson
NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven
840 (2021) → 879 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Huskisson is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 139km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Huskisson has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2540 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.83%), New Zealand (1.9%), USA (1.79%), Philippines (1.07%), Brazil (0.95%)
Top languages: Italian (1.19%), Cantonese (1.07%), German (0.83%), Tagalog (0.83%), Vietnamese (0.83%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Huskisson Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia CampusCombined · Independent · 4.1km
- Novo Education Space VincentiaSecondary · Independent · 4.1km
- Vincentia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1012
- Vincentia High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 933
- Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 973
- Callala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 971
- Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 909
- Falls Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 921
- St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 959
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Huskisson
Is Huskisson safe?
Huskisson has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 11,786 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Huskisson?
In Huskisson, the median house price is $1.43M and the median unit price is $1.16M. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Huskisson from Sydney CBD?
Huskisson is about 139.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Huskisson?
Huskisson has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1004 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Huskisson?
Huskisson has a transport score of 0/100.