Greenwell Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,245
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Greenwell Point.
The postcode for Greenwell Point is 2540 (NSW).
Greenwell Point (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,245
Median age
58
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,245
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
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.
0
10
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Greenwell Point.
Local schools for Greenwell Point
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Government School Catchment
Greenwell Point Public School
Culburra Public School
Shoalhaven Heads Public School
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Frequently asked
About Greenwell Point.
- What is the Greenwell Point postcode?
- Greenwell Point is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Greenwell Point?
- Greenwell Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Greenwell Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $300.
- 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 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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