Mollymook Beach
NSW 2539 · Shoalhaven
2,531 (2021) → 2,622 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.
Mollymook Beach is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2539, about 175km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.19M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Mollymook Beach has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.02%), New Zealand (1.42%), Scotland (1.07%), Germany (0.59%), Italy (0.59%)
Top languages: German (0.63%), Italian (0.51%), Spanish (0.4%), Arabic (0.24%), Serbian (0.24%)
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
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)
- Budawang SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 921
- Ulladulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 975
- Milton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1021
- Ulladulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 990
- St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1052
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 Mollymook Beach
Is Mollymook Beach safe?
Mollymook Beach 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 1,818 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mollymook Beach?
In Mollymook Beach, the median house price is $1.19M and the median unit price is $743K. Median weekly house rent is $572.
How far is Mollymook Beach from Sydney CBD?
Mollymook Beach is about 175.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mollymook Beach?
Mollymook Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mollymook Beach?
Mollymook Beach has a transport score of 0/100.