Bolong, NSW 2540

ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2540

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 1 house sale was recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Bolong

Weekly rent (house)
$610/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540)

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What to know about Bolong

Bolong (2540) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

Bolong has roughly 94 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Bolong scores 0/100 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.

Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,001 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Bolong

Schools serving Bolong: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Bomaderry Public School

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Terara Public School

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Bomaderry High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Bolong's population at 94, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
94
Median age
46
Family households
76%
Lone person
28%
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
34%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

10 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft6 (60.0%)
Assault1 (10.0%)
Sexual offences1 (10.0%)
Against justice procedures1 (10.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (10.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,001 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Bolong

What is the Bolong postcode?
Bolong is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Bolong?
Bolong is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2540.
What is the average rent in Bolong?
The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $470.
What schools are in Bolong?
There are 18 schools serving Bolong on this page, including Bomaderry Public School, Terara Public School, Bomaderry High School.
How walkable is Bolong?
Bolong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bolong?
Bolong is close to Back Forest, Bomaderry, Meroo Meadow, Jaspers Brush, Terara.
What is the population of Bolong?
The population of Bolong is approximately 94 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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