Ulladulla vs Mollymook Beach
Ulladulla (median $872,500) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Mollymook Beach ($1,150,000). Over the past year, Ulladulla (+4.5%) ran 4.7 percentage points ahead of Mollymook Beach (-0.2%) on house-price growth.
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Ulladulla and Mollymook Beach side by side
| Measure | Ulladulla | Mollymook Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $872,500 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $750,000 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.5% | -0.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,262 | 2,531 |
| Median age | 51 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1128 mm | 1128 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mollymook Beach scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Mollymook Beach skews owner-occupied (80%), Ulladulla runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Ulladulla is the lower entry point at $872,500 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ulladulla carries both higher gross yield (3.58% vs 2.71%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Ulladulla vs Mollymook Beach: common questions
Is Ulladulla or Mollymook Beach cheaper to buy in?
Ulladulla has the lower median house price at $872,500, roughly 24% below Mollymook Beach ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ulladulla or Mollymook Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Ulladulla grew +4.5% vs -0.2% in Mollymook Beach, a gap of 4.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Ulladulla or Mollymook Beach?
Mollymook Beach scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ulladulla or Mollymook Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Ulladulla vs 2.71% in Mollymook Beach. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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