Shoalhaven
Nelligen
Nelligen at a glance
Median house
$805,000
+64.3% year on year
Median unit
$245,520
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
399
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Nelligen.
Nelligen is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$805,000
+64.3% over the past year. Median unit price $245,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$805,000
+64.3% annual growth
$245,520
42
Average days to sell
399
Median age: 53
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.26%
Based on $805,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.47%
Based on $245,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+64.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +64.3%/yr
2021
$67K
5-year change
+1097%
2026
$805K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
399
Median age
53
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nelligen.
Local schools for Nelligen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nelligen.
- What is the median house price in Nelligen?
- The median house price in Nelligen, NSW 2536 is $805,000. The median unit price is $245,520. Annual growth is +64.3%.
- What is the Nelligen postcode?
- Nelligen is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Nelligen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Nelligen?
- There are 5 schools serving Nelligen on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Nelligen?
- Nelligen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nelligen?
- Nelligen is close to Benandarah, Runnyford, Currowan, Buckenbowra, North Batemans Bay.
- What is the population of Nelligen?
- Nelligen has approximately 399 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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