Milton, NSW 2538
ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2538
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Median house price
$1,168,750
+8.5% over the past year.
Median of 38 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Milton at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Population
- 1,801
- Median age 55
Prices: Median of 38 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Milton
Houses change hands at $1,168,750 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (38 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.5%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $234,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of October 2026
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What to know about Milton
Milton (2538) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $1,168,750, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,109 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Milton
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 92/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 73%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 79%
- Renter occupied
- 17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +8.5%
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
38 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,109 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.8°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 Milton
- What is the median house price in Milton?
- The median house price in Milton, NSW 2538 is $1,168,750 (median of 38 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +8.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Milton?
- A useful starting point is the Milton median house price of $1,168,750 (units $274,320). 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 Milton a good investment?
- On the published figures, Milton's median house price rose 8.5% over 12 months, to $1,168,750 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Milton, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Milton 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 Milton postcode?
- Milton is in the 2538 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Milton?
- Milton is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2538.
- 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. 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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