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Kangaroo Valley

NSW 2577 · Shoalhaven

856 (2021)866 est. (2025) · High Growth

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

35
Overall score

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

856
Population
$1.28M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
0
Transport score

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.

116.8 km
To Sydney CBD
27.5 km
To coast
$695/wk
Median rent (house)
16.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

856
Population
54
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712
Median household income (weekly)$1,578
vs NSW median-14.7%
Bachelor degree or higher47.5%
Born in Australia74.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse307 / 0 / 18

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

$1.28M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$695 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)2.8%
Days on market (house)27 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

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:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft117/100k
4
Domestic assault467/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault117/100k

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: 19 (all categories, latest year)2,220 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 2025

Schools

45

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBurrawang Public School, Hoddle St (16.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
22 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1313 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (18.4 km)
Nearest vet16.3 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (97.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
13
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

33

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

2
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

71

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

66

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.17

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

70

Strong options nearby

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

1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.17

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.29%
Projected population 20411,233
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.