Old Erowal Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,080
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Old Erowal Bay.
The postcode for Old Erowal Bay is 2540 (NSW).
Old Erowal Bay (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Old Erowal Bay has roughly 1,080 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Old Erowal Bay 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Old Erowal Bay's population at 1,080, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,080
Median age
40
Family households
68%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,080
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
51
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Old Erowal Bay.
Local schools for Old Erowal Bay
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Government School Catchment
Vincentia High School
Vincentia Public School
Sanctuary Point Public School
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Frequently asked
About Old Erowal Bay.
- What is the Old Erowal Bay postcode?
- Old Erowal Bay is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Old Erowal Bay?
- Old Erowal Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Old Erowal Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Old Erowal Bay?
- There are 7 schools serving Old Erowal Bay on this page, including Vincentia High School, Vincentia Public School, Sanctuary Point Public School.
- How walkable is Old Erowal Bay?
- Old Erowal Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Old Erowal Bay?
- Old Erowal Bay is close to Worrowing Heights, Erowal Bay, Vincentia, Bream Beach, Sanctuary Point.
- What is the population of Old Erowal Bay?
- The population of Old Erowal Bay is approximately 1,080 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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