Illaroo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Illaroo.
The postcode for Illaroo is 2540 (NSW).
Illaroo (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Illaroo has roughly 41 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Illaroo 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Illaroo's population at 41, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (129% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
50
Family households
71%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
129%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Illaroo.
Local schools for Illaroo
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Government School Catchment
Cambewarra Public School
Havenlee School
North Nowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Illaroo.
- What is the Illaroo postcode?
- Illaroo is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Illaroo?
- Illaroo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Illaroo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Illaroo?
- There are 19 schools serving Illaroo on this page, including Cambewarra Public School, Havenlee School, North Nowra Public School.
- How walkable is Illaroo?
- Illaroo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Illaroo?
- Illaroo is close to Tapitallee, Watersleigh, Burrier, Budgong, Longreach.
- What is the population of Illaroo?
- The population of Illaroo is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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