Lake Conjola
NSW 2539 · Shoalhaven
687 (2021) → 717 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.
Lake Conjola is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2539, about 169km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $883K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lake Conjola has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2539 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.8%), Scotland (1.46%), USA (1.16%), New Zealand (1.02%), Germany (0.73%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.44%), German (0.44%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Milton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1024
- St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1044
- Budawang SchoolCombined · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 909
- Ulladulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 978
- Ulladulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 993
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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 Lake Conjola
Is Lake Conjola safe?
Lake Conjola has a residential safety score of 53/100, 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 3,202 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lake Conjola?
In Lake Conjola, the median house price is $883K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Lake Conjola from Sydney CBD?
Lake Conjola is about 169.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lake Conjola?
Lake Conjola has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lake Conjola?
Lake Conjola has a transport score of 0/100.