Unincorp. Other Territories

Old Erowal Bay

NSW2540

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.

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,080

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

51

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures15 (29.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment11 (21.6%)
Theft8 (15.7%)
Malicious damage to property7 (13.7%)
Assault5 (9.8%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Old Erowal Bay.

Local schools for Old Erowal Bay

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Government School Catchment

Vincentia High School

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Vincentia Public School

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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.
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?
Old Erowal Bay has approximately 1,080 residents. The median age is 40.

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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