Unincorp. Other Territories
Sussex Inlet
Sussex Inlet at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,888
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Sussex Inlet.
Sussex Inlet (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Sussex Inlet has roughly 3,888 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sussex Inlet 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sussex Inlet's population at 3,888, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% 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.
Population
3,888
Median age
61
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
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)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
3,888
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
243
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
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Sussex Inlet.
Local schools for Sussex Inlet
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Government School Catchment
Sussex Inlet Public School
St Georges Basin Public School
Sanctuary Point Public School
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Frequently asked
About Sussex Inlet.
- What is the Sussex Inlet postcode?
- Sussex Inlet is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Sussex Inlet?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Sussex Inlet?
- There are 8 schools serving Sussex Inlet on this page, including Sussex Inlet Public School, St Georges Basin Public School, Sanctuary Point Public School.
- How walkable is Sussex Inlet?
- Sussex Inlet has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Sussex Inlet?
- Sussex Inlet is close to Swanhaven, Cudmirrah, Mondayong, Berrara, Basin View.
- What is the population of Sussex Inlet?
- Sussex Inlet has approximately 3,888 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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