Kangaroo Valley
NSW 2577 · Shoalhaven
856 (2021) → 866 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.
Kangaroo Valley is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2577, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.28M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 28km inland. Kangaroo Valley has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.24%), New Zealand (2.69%), Germany (1.17%), South Africa (1.05%), Canada (0.82%)
Top languages: German (1.29%), French (0.47%), Nepali (0.47%), Mandarin (0.35%), Filipino (0.35%)
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:
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 2025
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 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kangaroo Valley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
- The Scots College, Glengarry campusSecondary · Independent
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kangaroo Valley
Is Kangaroo Valley safe?
Kangaroo Valley 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 2,220 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kangaroo Valley?
In Kangaroo Valley, the median house price is $1.28M. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Kangaroo Valley from Sydney CBD?
Kangaroo Valley is about 116.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kangaroo Valley?
Kangaroo Valley has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kangaroo Valley?
Kangaroo Valley has a transport score of 0/100.