Malua Bay, NSW 2536
ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2536
Updated
Median house price
$960,000
+9.1% over the past year.
Median of 73 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Malua Bay at a glance
- Median unit
- $245,520
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 2,071
- Median age 52
Prices: Median of 73 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2536), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Malua Bay
Houses change hands at $960,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (73 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $245,520, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.1%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $192,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2536)
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What to know about Malua Bay
Malua Bay (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $960,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Malua Bay has roughly 2,071 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.
What it’s like to live here
Malua Bay 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 892 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 30/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Malua Bay's population at 2,071, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 79%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.25% (median rent $600/wk against a $960,000 price tag). Units yield 9.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.25%
- On the $960,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.53%
- On the $245,520 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +9.1%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
34 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 892 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Malua Bay
- What is the median house price in Malua Bay?
- The median house price in Malua Bay, NSW 2536 is $960,000 (median of 73 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $245,520. Annual growth is +9.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Malua Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Malua Bay median house price of $960,000 (units $245,520). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Malua Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Malua Bay is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2536), June 2026) against the median house price of $960,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 9.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Malua Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Malua Bay postcode?
- Malua Bay is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Malua Bay?
- Malua Bay is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2536.
- What is the average rent in Malua Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Malua Bay?
- There are 7 schools serving Malua Bay on this page, including Sunshine Bay Public School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay, Mogo Public School.
- How walkable is Malua Bay?
- Malua Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Malua Bay?
- Malua Bay is close to Lilli Pilli, Rosedale, Woodlands, Surf Beach, Guerilla Bay.
- What is the population of Malua Bay?
- The population of Malua Bay is approximately 2,071 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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