Milton at a glance
Walk score
92
Walker's paradise
Population
1,801
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Milton.
The postcode for Milton is 2538 (NSW).
Milton (2538) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Milton has roughly 1,801 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Milton scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Milton's population at 1,801, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,801
Median age
55
Family households
73%
Lone person
26%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,801
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
54
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.
92
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Milton.
Local schools for Milton
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Government School Catchment
Budawang School
Milton Public School
Ulladulla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Milton.
- What is the Milton postcode?
- Milton is in the 2538 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Milton?
- Milton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2538, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Milton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Milton?
- There are 5 schools serving Milton on this page, including Budawang School, Milton Public School, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Milton?
- Milton has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Milton?
- Milton is close to Narrawallee, Mollymook Beach, Mollymook, Croobyar, Woodstock.
- What is the population of Milton?
- The population of Milton is approximately 1,801 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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