Shellharbour City Council

Paddys River

NSW2577

Paddys River at a glance

Median house

$1,177,000

Sales data pending

Median unit

$317,520

Sales data pending

Days on market

41

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

16.7k

Median age 47

About

Welcome to Paddys River.

Paddys River is a suburb in New South Wales.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,177,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $317,520.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$340/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$1,177,000

Sales data pending

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$317,520

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

41

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

16,724

Median age: 47

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Investment overview.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

1.77%

Based on $1,177,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

5.57%

Based on $317,520 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

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

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

41 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

16,724

Median age

47

Family households

Lone person

Safety

Crime and safety.

Crime data not available for this suburb.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Paddys River.

Local schools for Paddys River

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wingello Public School

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Tallong Public School

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Penrose Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Climate data not yet available for this suburb.

Frequently asked

About Paddys River.

What is the median house price in Paddys River?
The median house price in Paddys River, NSW 2577 is $1,177,000. The median unit price is $317,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Paddys River postcode?
Paddys River is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
What is the average rent in Paddys River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
What schools are in Paddys River?
There are 6 schools serving Paddys River on this page, including Wingello Public School, Tallong Public School, Penrose Public School.
How walkable is Paddys River?
Paddys River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Paddys River?
Paddys River is close to Wingello, Canyonleigh, Tallong, Penrose, Big Hill.
What is the population of Paddys River?
Paddys River has approximately 16,724 residents. The median age is 47.

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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