Shoalhaven
Bawley Point
Bawley Point at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
844
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Bawley Point.
Bawley Point (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Bawley Point has roughly 844 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bawley Point scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bawley Point's population at 844, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
844
Median age
56
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
844
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bawley Point.
Local schools for Bawley Point
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Government School Catchment
Ulladulla High School
Ulladulla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bawley Point.
- What is the Bawley Point postcode?
- Bawley Point is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Bawley Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Bawley Point?
- There are 2 schools serving Bawley Point on this page, including Ulladulla High School, Ulladulla Public School.
- How walkable is Bawley Point?
- Bawley Point has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Bawley Point?
- Bawley Point is close to Kioloa, Termeil, Pretty Beach, Lake Tabourie, Cockwhy.
- What is the population of Bawley Point?
- Bawley Point has approximately 844 residents. The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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