Yalwal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Yalwal.
The postcode for Yalwal is 2540 (NSW).
Yalwal (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Yalwal has roughly 48,267 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yalwal 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yalwal's population at 48,267, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
48,267
Median age
63
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48,267
Median age: 63
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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 Yalwal.
Local schools for Yalwal
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Government School Catchment
Nowra Hill Public School
Falls Creek Public School
Havenlee School
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Frequently asked
About Yalwal.
- What is the Yalwal postcode?
- Yalwal is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Yalwal?
- Yalwal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Yalwal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Yalwal?
- There are 15 schools serving Yalwal on this page, including Nowra Hill Public School, Falls Creek Public School, Havenlee School.
- How walkable is Yalwal?
- Yalwal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yalwal?
- Yalwal is close to Burrier, Barringella, Bamarang, Yerriyong, Buangla.
- What is the population of Yalwal?
- The population of Yalwal is approximately 48,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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Sources cited
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