Mollymook
NSW 2539 · Shoalhaven
1,195 (2021) → 1,238 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 is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2539, about 177km 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 has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.1%), New Zealand (2.43%), Germany (0.75%), South Africa (0.75%), Croatia (0.67%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.75%), Italian (0.67%), German (0.5%), French (0.42%), Japan (0.42%)
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)
- Ulladulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 975
- Ulladulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 990
- Budawang SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 921
- Milton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1021
- St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
Is Mollymook safe?
Mollymook has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 3,515 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mollymook?
In Mollymook, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $601K. Median weekly house rent is $572.
How far is Mollymook from Sydney CBD?
Mollymook is about 176.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mollymook?
Mollymook has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mollymook?
Mollymook has a transport score of 0/100.