Shoalhaven
Nelligen
Nelligen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
399
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Nelligen.
Nelligen (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Nelligen has roughly 399 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nelligen 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nelligen's population at 399, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
399
Median age
53
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
399
Median age: 53
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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
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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 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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