Shoalhaven Heads
NSW 2535 · Shoalhaven
3,248 (2021) → 3,284 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.
Shoalhaven Heads is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2535, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.16M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Shoalhaven Heads has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.54%), New Zealand (1.29%), Germany (0.58%), Netherlands (0.58%), Scotland (0.46%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.46%), Cantonese (0.28%), Mandarin (0.25%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.15%), French (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Shoalhaven Heads Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Nearby (within 10km)
- Greenwell Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 938
- Berry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1065
- Culburra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 937
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
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
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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 Shoalhaven Heads
Is Shoalhaven Heads safe?
Shoalhaven Heads has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 2,371 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Shoalhaven Heads?
In Shoalhaven Heads, the median house price is $1.16M and the median unit price is $721K. Median weekly house rent is $795.
How far is Shoalhaven Heads from Sydney CBD?
Shoalhaven Heads is about 116.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Shoalhaven Heads?
Shoalhaven Heads has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1000 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Shoalhaven Heads?
Shoalhaven Heads has a transport score of 0/100.