Sussex Inlet at a glance
Median house
$730,000
-2.7% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,888
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Sussex Inlet.
The postcode for Sussex Inlet is 2540 (NSW).
The median house price in Sussex Inlet is $730,000.
Sussex Inlet (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW. The median house here is $730,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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
Houses change hands at $730,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 62% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $146,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Sussex Inlet on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -2.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$730,000
-2.7% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$730,000
-2.7% annual growth
$274,320
3,888
Median age: 61
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.56% (median rent $360/wk against a $730,000 price tag). Units yield 5.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.56%
Based on $730,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.88%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-2.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
5-year trajectory
at -2.7%/yr
2021
$837K
5-year change
-13%
2026
$730K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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.
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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 median house price in Sussex Inlet?
- The median house price in Sussex Inlet, NSW 2540 is $730,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -2.7%.
- What is the Sussex Inlet postcode?
- Sussex Inlet is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Sussex Inlet?
- Sussex Inlet is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, 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?
- The population of Sussex Inlet is approximately 3,888 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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