Upper Kangaroo River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Upper Kangaroo River.
The postcode for Upper Kangaroo River is 2577 (NSW).
Upper Kangaroo River (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Upper Kangaroo River has roughly 151 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Upper Kangaroo River 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Kangaroo River's population at 151, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
58
Family households
79%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Kangaroo River.
Local schools for Upper Kangaroo River
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Valley Public School
Robertson Public School
Berry Public School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Kangaroo River.
- What is the Upper Kangaroo River postcode?
- Upper Kangaroo River is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Upper Kangaroo River?
- Upper Kangaroo River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Kangaroo River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Upper Kangaroo River?
- There are 18 schools serving Upper Kangaroo River on this page, including Kangaroo Valley Public School, Robertson Public School, Berry Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Kangaroo River?
- Upper Kangaroo River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Kangaroo River?
- Upper Kangaroo River is close to Upper Kangaroo Valley, Wattamolla, Budderoo, Barrengarry, Kangaroo Valley.
- What is the population of Upper Kangaroo River?
- The population of Upper Kangaroo River is approximately 151 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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