Ulladulla, NSW 2539

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Median house price

$872,500

+4.5% over the past year.

Median of 148 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Ulladulla at a glance

Median unit
$750,000
Weekly rent
$600
Houses · units $450
Population
7,262
Median age 51

Prices: Median of 148 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2539), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Ulladulla

Houses change hands at $872,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (148 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $750,000, roughly 14% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.5%).

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +4.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $175,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Ulladulla on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2539)

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What to know about Ulladulla

Ulladulla (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $872,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.5% over the past year, ahead of 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.

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.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,128 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Ulladulla

Schools serving Ulladulla: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Ulladulla Public School

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Ulladulla High School

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Budawang School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put 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.

Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.58% (median rent $600/wk against a $872,500 price tag). Units yield 3.12% 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, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.58%
On the $872,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.12%
On the $750,000 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+4.5%

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

345 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft118 (34.2%)
Against justice procedures48 (13.9%)
Assault42 (12.2%)
Malicious damage to property40 (11.6%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment28 (8.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,128 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.9°C
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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 Ulladulla

What is the median house price in Ulladulla?
The median house price in Ulladulla, NSW 2539 is $872,500 (median of 148 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $750,000. Annual growth is +4.5%.
How much is my house worth in Ulladulla?
A useful starting point is the Ulladulla median house price of $872,500 (units $750,000). 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 Ulladulla a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ulladulla is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2539), June 2026) against the median house price of $872,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Ulladulla 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 Ulladulla postcode?
Ulladulla is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Ulladulla?
Ulladulla is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2539.
What is the average rent in Ulladulla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $450.
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. 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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