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)

Overall score

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

2,531

Population

$1.14M

Median house (2026)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Mollymook Beach is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2539, about 175km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M 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.

175.3 km

To Sydney CBD

670 m

To coast

$600/wk

Median rent (house)

54.2 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

2,531

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712

Median household income (weekly)$1,247

vs NSW median-32.6%

Median taxable income (individual)$45,087/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -24%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2539 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher35.5%

Born in Australia79.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse962 / 28 / 82

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

$1.14M-8.8%

Median house (2026)

$796K

Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $490 wk

Rental yield (house)2.7%

Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

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:

Break & enter dwelling0/100k

Steal from dwelling79/100k

Motor vehicle theft79/100k

Domestic assault237/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault119/100k

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: 40 (all categories, latest year)1,580 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 March 2026

Schools

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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 909
Ulladulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 978
Milton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1024
Ulladulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 993
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1044

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationBomaderry (54.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.0% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Construction

13.9%

Retail Trade

13.3%

Health Care & Social Assistance

13.3%

Accommodation & Food Services

12.7%

Education & Training

9.1%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

31 in suburbCafes/Rest.

42 in suburbParks

2Playgrounds

9533 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

42 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

10 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

75 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets

Air qualityExcellent air quality (80/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachMollymook Beach (790 m)

Nearest hospitalMilton Ulladulla Hospital (3.0 km)

Nearest vet3.0 km

Nearest airportCanberra (115.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Solid scene

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

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.19

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

Long Day Care

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.40

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km3

In this suburb0

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 Growth

Annual growth rate0.89%

Projected population 20413,605

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Conjola Park$1.13M0transport Burrill Lake$980K0transport Cunjurong Point$950K0transport CroobyarData not available0transport Dolphin Point$1.18M0transport Berringer LakeData not available0transport

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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 1,580 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mollymook Beach?

In Mollymook Beach, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $796K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

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.