Eurobodalla
Sassafras
Sassafras at a glance
Median house
$340,000
Median unit
$274,320
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
18
Median age 61
About
Welcome to Sassafras.
Sassafras (2622) sits in the Eurobodalla region of NSW. The median house here is $340,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Sassafras has roughly 18 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
Houses change hands at $340,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 19% below the house median. Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $68,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Sassafras on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$340,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$340,000
$274,320
28
Average days to sell
18
Median age: 61
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.35% (median rent $350/wk against a $340,000 price tag). Units yield 5.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.35%
Based on $340,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.65%
Based on $274,320 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 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 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.
The 2021 Census put Sassafras's population at 18, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
18
Median age
61
Family households
36%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sassafras 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Sassafras.
Local schools for Sassafras
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
St Georges Basin Public School
Milton Public School
Budawang School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sassafras.
- What is the median house price in Sassafras?
- The median house price in Sassafras, NSW 2622 is $340,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Sassafras postcode?
- Sassafras is in the 2622 postcode, in NSW, in the Eurobodalla region.
- What is the average rent in Sassafras?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Sassafras?
- There are 18 schools serving Sassafras on this page, including St Georges Basin Public School, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Milton Public School.
- How walkable is Sassafras?
- Sassafras has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sassafras?
- Sassafras is close to St George, Tianjara, Boolijah, Coolumburra, Nerriga.
- What is the population of Sassafras?
- Sassafras has approximately 18 residents. The median age is 61.
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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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