Hyams Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
137
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Hyams Beach.
The postcode for Hyams Beach is 2540 (NSW).
Hyams Beach (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Hyams Beach has roughly 137 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.
Hyams Beach scores 2/100 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hyams Beach's population at 137, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 39% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
137
Median age
65
Family households
72%
Lone person
39%
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)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
137
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hyams Beach.
Local schools for Hyams Beach
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Government School Catchment
Jervis Bay School
Vincentia High School
Vincentia Public School
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Frequently asked
About Hyams Beach.
- What is the Hyams Beach postcode?
- Hyams Beach is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Hyams Beach?
- Hyams Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Hyams Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Hyams Beach?
- There are 5 schools serving Hyams Beach on this page, including Jervis Bay School, Vincentia High School, Vincentia Public School.
- How walkable is Hyams Beach?
- Hyams Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hyams Beach?
- Hyams Beach is close to Wrights Beach, Erowal Bay, Bream Beach, Vincentia, Old Erowal Bay.
- What is the population of Hyams Beach?
- The population of Hyams Beach is approximately 137 (2021 Census). The median age is 65.
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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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