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 $730K 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
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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 Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 951 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sussex Inlet Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 968
- Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 906
- Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 964
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
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 6,250 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sussex Inlet?
In Sussex Inlet, the median house price is $730K and the median unit price is $583K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
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 965 (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.