Sussex Inlet
NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven
3,888 (2021) → 4,144 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.
Sussex Inlet is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 153km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $787K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Sussex Inlet has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2540 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.99%), New Zealand (1.16%), Scotland (0.8%), Germany (0.57%), Malta (0.51%)
Top languages: Greek (0.44%), Mandarin (0.26%), Nepali (0.26%), Croatian (0.21%), Cantonese (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 951 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sussex Inlet Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 956
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 959
- Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 909
- Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 973
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sussex Inlet
Is Sussex Inlet safe?
Sussex Inlet has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 5,504 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sussex Inlet?
In Sussex Inlet, the median house price is $787K and the median unit price is $586K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Sussex Inlet from Sydney CBD?
Sussex Inlet is about 153.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Sussex Inlet?
Sussex Inlet has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 956 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sussex Inlet?
Sussex Inlet has a transport score of 0/100.