Mollymook at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
1,195
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Mollymook.
The postcode for Mollymook is 2539 (NSW).
Mollymook (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Mollymook has roughly 1,195 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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What it’s like to live here.
Mollymook scores 8/100 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 Mollymook's population at 1,195, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,195
Median age
55
Family households
70%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
1,195
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
42
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mollymook.
Local schools for Mollymook
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Government School Catchment
Ulladulla Public School
Ulladulla High School
Budawang School
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Frequently asked
About Mollymook.
- What is the Mollymook postcode?
- Mollymook is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Mollymook?
- Mollymook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2539, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Mollymook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Mollymook?
- There are 5 schools serving Mollymook on this page, including Ulladulla Public School, Ulladulla High School, Budawang School.
- How walkable is Mollymook?
- Mollymook has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mollymook?
- Mollymook is close to Mollymook Beach, Ulladulla, Narrawallee, Milton, Kings Point.
- What is the population of Mollymook?
- The population of Mollymook is approximately 1,195 (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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