Old Erowal Bay
NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven
1,080 (2021) → 1,093 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.
Old Erowal Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 144km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $719K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Old Erowal Bay has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.8%), New Zealand (2.04%), Netherlands (0.74%), South Africa (0.74%), Croatia (0.65%)
Top languages: Italian (0.74%), Croatian (0.46%), French (0.46%), Cantonese (0.37%), Serbian (0.37%)
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 967 (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)
- Vincentia High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 936
- Vincentia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1014
- Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 906
- Novo Education Space VincentiaSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Huskisson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1016
- Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 964
- St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 968
- Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia CampusCombined · Independent · 9.4km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Old Erowal Bay
Is Old Erowal Bay safe?
Old Erowal Bay has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 4,722 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Old Erowal Bay?
In Old Erowal Bay, the median house price is $719K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Old Erowal Bay from Sydney CBD?
Old Erowal Bay is about 144.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Old Erowal Bay?
Old Erowal Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Old Erowal Bay?
Old Erowal Bay has a transport score of 0/100.