Unincorp. Other Territories
Yalwal
Yalwal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Yalwal.
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
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
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
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Yalwal?
A local agent who actually sells in Yalwal will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Yalwal
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nowra Hill Public School
Falls Creek Public School
Havenlee School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yalwal.
- What is the Yalwal postcode?
- Yalwal is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Yalwal has approximately 48,267 residents. The median age is 63.
Yalwal
Guides
Side by side
Compare Yalwal vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Yalwal?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected