Greenwell Point, NSW 2540

ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2540

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Median house price

$750,000

-4.5% over the past year.

Median of 34 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Greenwell Point at a glance

Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$610
Houses · units $470
Population
1,245
Median age 58

Prices: Median of 34 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Greenwell Point

Houses change hands at $750,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (34 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 63% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -4.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Greenwell Point on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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

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What to know about Greenwell Point

Greenwell Point (2540) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $750,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Greenwell Point has roughly 1,245 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.

What it’s like to live here

Greenwell Point 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,091 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Greenwell Point

Schools serving Greenwell Point: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Greenwell Point Public School

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Culburra Public School

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Shoalhaven Heads Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
10/100
Bike
5/100

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

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Greenwell Point's population at 1,245, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.23% (median rent $610/wk against a $750,000 price tag). Units yield 8.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
4.23%
On the $750,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
8.91%
On the $274,320 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-4.5%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

28 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Assault7 (25.0%)
Theft6 (21.4%)
Malicious damage to property6 (21.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4 (14.3%)
Against justice procedures3 (10.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,091 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
8.7°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 Greenwell Point

What is the median house price in Greenwell Point?
The median house price in Greenwell Point, NSW 2540 is $750,000 (median of 34 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -4.5%.
How much is my house worth in Greenwell Point?
A useful starting point is the Greenwell Point median house price of $750,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Greenwell Point a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Greenwell Point is 4.2%: the median weekly house rent is $610 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540), June 2026) against the median house price of $750,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 4.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Greenwell Point is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Greenwell Point postcode?
Greenwell Point is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2540.
What is the average rent in Greenwell Point?
The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $470.
What schools are in Greenwell Point?
There are 20 schools serving Greenwell Point on this page, including Greenwell Point Public School, Culburra Public School, Shoalhaven Heads Public School.
How walkable is Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point is close to Orient Point, Comerong Island, Wollumboola, Pyree, Culburra Beach.
What is the population of Greenwell Point?
The population of Greenwell Point is approximately 1,245 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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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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