Shoalhaven

Lake Tabourie

NSW2539

Lake Tabourie at a glance

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

689

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Lake Tabourie.

Lake Tabourie (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

Lake Tabourie has roughly 689 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Lake Tabourie scores 6/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lake Tabourie's population at 689, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

689

Median age

53

Family households

67%

Lone person

32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$330/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

689

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

28

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft9 (32.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5 (17.9%)
Assault4 (14.3%)
Against justice procedures4 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property2 (7.1%)

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.

Walk Score

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lake Tabourie.

Local schools for Lake Tabourie

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Government School Catchment

Ulladulla High School

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Ulladulla Public School

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Budawang School

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Frequently asked

About Lake Tabourie.

What is the Lake Tabourie postcode?
Lake Tabourie is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
What is the average rent in Lake Tabourie?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $330.
What schools are in Lake Tabourie?
There are 5 schools serving Lake Tabourie on this page, including Ulladulla High School, Ulladulla Public School, Budawang School.
How walkable is Lake Tabourie?
Lake Tabourie has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lake Tabourie?
Lake Tabourie is close to Dolphin Point, Morton, Woodburn, Burrill Lake, Kings Point.
What is the population of Lake Tabourie?
Lake Tabourie has approximately 689 residents. The median age is 53.

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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