Ulladulla at a glance
Median house
$965,000
+3.7% year on year
Median unit
$750,000
Days on market
38
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,262
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Ulladulla.
The postcode for Ulladulla is 2539 (NSW).
The median house price in Ulladulla is $965,000.
Ulladulla (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $965,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.7% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Ulladulla has roughly 7,262 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 38 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ulladulla scores 2/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ulladulla's population at 7,262, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,262
Median age
51
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $965,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $750,000, roughly 22% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.7%). Days on market sit around 38, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $193,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market run around 38, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +3.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$965,000
+3.7% over the past year. Median unit price $750,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$965,000
+3.7% annual growth
$750,000
38
Average days to sell
7,262
Median age: 51
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.89% (median rent $350/wk against a $965,000 price tag). Units yield 2.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.89%
Based on $965,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.36%
Based on $750,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+3.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202438 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.
5-year trajectory
at +3.7%/yr
2021
$805K
5-year change
+20%
2026
$965K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
525
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ulladulla.
Local schools for Ulladulla
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Government School Catchment
Ulladulla Public School
Ulladulla High School
Budawang School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ulladulla.
- What is the median house price in Ulladulla?
- The median house price in Ulladulla, NSW 2539 is $965,000. The median unit price is $750,000. Annual growth is +3.7%.
- What is the Ulladulla postcode?
- Ulladulla is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Ulladulla?
- Ulladulla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2539, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Ulladulla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Ulladulla?
- There are 5 schools serving Ulladulla on this page, including Ulladulla Public School, Ulladulla High School, Budawang School.
- How walkable is Ulladulla?
- Ulladulla has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ulladulla?
- Ulladulla is close to Mollymook, Kings Point, Burrill Lake, Mollymook Beach, Milton.
- What is the population of Ulladulla?
- The population of Ulladulla is approximately 7,262 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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