Shoalhaven Heads, NSW 2535
Kiama Municipal CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2535
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Median house price
$1,166,000
+14.3% over the past year.
Median of 64 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Shoalhaven Heads at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $800
- Houses
- Population
- 3,248
- Median age 56
Prices: Median of 64 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2535), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Shoalhaven Heads
Houses change hands at $1,166,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (64 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 71% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.3%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +14.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $233,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2535)
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What to know about Shoalhaven Heads
Shoalhaven Heads (2535) sits in the Kiama region of NSW. The median house here is $1,166,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Shoalhaven Heads has roughly 3,248 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.
What it’s like to live here
Shoalhaven Heads scores 8/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,114 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Shoalhaven Heads
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 20/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Shoalhaven Heads's population at 3,248, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 36%
- Owner occupied
- 78%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.57% (median rent $800/wk against a $1,166,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.57%
- On the $1,166,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +14.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
62 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,114 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Shoalhaven Heads
- What is the median house price in Shoalhaven Heads?
- The median house price in Shoalhaven Heads, NSW 2535 is $1,166,000 (median of 64 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +14.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Shoalhaven Heads?
- A useful starting point is the Shoalhaven Heads median house price of $1,166,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Shoalhaven Heads a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Shoalhaven Heads is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $800 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2535), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,166,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 14.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Shoalhaven Heads is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Shoalhaven Heads postcode?
- Shoalhaven Heads is in the 2535 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Shoalhaven Heads?
- Shoalhaven Heads is a suburb in the Kiama Municipal Council area, NSW 2535.
- What is the average rent in Shoalhaven Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800.
- What schools are in Shoalhaven Heads?
- There are 20 schools serving Shoalhaven Heads on this page, including Shoalhaven Heads Public School, Greenwell Point Public School, Berry Public School.
- How walkable is Shoalhaven Heads?
- Shoalhaven Heads has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Shoalhaven Heads?
- Shoalhaven Heads is close to Coolangatta, Far Meadow, Comerong Island, Back Forest, Numbaa.
- What is the population of Shoalhaven Heads?
- The population of Shoalhaven Heads is approximately 3,248 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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