Kangaroo Valley at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
856
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Kangaroo Valley.
The postcode for Kangaroo Valley is 2577 (NSW).
Kangaroo Valley (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Kangaroo Valley has roughly 856 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kangaroo Valley scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kangaroo Valley's population at 856, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
856
Median age
54
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
856
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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.
34
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kangaroo Valley.
Local schools for Kangaroo Valley
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Valley Public School
Cambewarra Public School
Bomaderry High School
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Frequently asked
About Kangaroo Valley.
- What is the Kangaroo Valley postcode?
- Kangaroo Valley is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Kangaroo Valley?
- Kangaroo Valley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kangaroo Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Kangaroo Valley?
- There are 19 schools serving Kangaroo Valley on this page, including Kangaroo Valley Public School, Cambewarra Public School, Bomaderry High School.
- How walkable is Kangaroo Valley?
- Kangaroo Valley has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Kangaroo Valley?
- Kangaroo Valley is close to Red Rocks, Bendeela, Barrengarry, Beaumont, Browns Mountain.
- What is the population of Kangaroo Valley?
- The population of Kangaroo Valley is approximately 856 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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