Woollamia, NSW 2540

ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2540

Updated

Median house price

$1,455,000

+3.9% over the past year.

Median of 12 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Woollamia at a glance

Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$610
Houses · units $470
Population
653
Median age 51

Prices: Median of 12 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Woollamia

Houses change hands at $1,455,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (12 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.9%).

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +3.9%, 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 $291,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540)

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What to know about Woollamia

Woollamia (2540) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $1,455,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.9% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).

Woollamia has roughly 653 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.

What it’s like to live here

Woollamia 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.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,034 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Schools in Woollamia

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

Government schools

Huskisson Public School

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Tomerong Public School

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Falls Creek Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

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

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

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Woollamia's population at 653, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
7%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $610/wk against a $1,455,000 price tag). Units yield 8.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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
2.18%
On the $1,455,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
8.91%
On the $274,320 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+3.9%

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

14 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft5 (35.7%)
Assault3 (21.4%)
Against justice procedures2 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property2 (14.3%)
Sexual offences1 (7.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,034 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
8.3°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 Woollamia

What is the median house price in Woollamia?
The median house price in Woollamia, NSW 2540 is $1,455,000 (median of 12 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +3.9%.
How much is my house worth in Woollamia?
A useful starting point is the Woollamia median house price of $1,455,000 (units $274,320). 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 Woollamia a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Woollamia is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $610 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,455,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Woollamia 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 Woollamia postcode?
Woollamia is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Woollamia?
Woollamia is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2540.
What is the average rent in Woollamia?
The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $470.
What schools are in Woollamia?
There are 6 schools serving Woollamia on this page, including Huskisson Public School, Tomerong Public School, Falls Creek Public School.
How walkable is Woollamia?
Woollamia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Woollamia?
Woollamia is close to Myola, Falls Creek, Huskisson, Callala Beach, Tomerong.
What is the population of Woollamia?
The population of Woollamia is approximately 653 (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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