Moving to Huskisson NSW 2540
What the official numbers say about living in Huskisson — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,294 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 40% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Huskisson grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (735 → 840 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Cantonese, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Huskisson scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Husky Ferry, 350 m north.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 15.7 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 139 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 park · 5 beaches — see them all on the Huskisson profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Huskisson Public School 500 m · Vincentia Public School 3.6 km · Vincentia High School 4 km
Parks and reserves: Moona Moona Creek Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Huskisson, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Silver Gull · Crimson Rosella · Little Wattlebird · Chestnut Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Huskisson, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huskisson here | 840 | — | 6/10 | 81% |
| Vincentia | 3,870 | — | 9/10 | 45% |
| Callala Beach | 777 | — | 5/10 | 53% |
| Old Erowal Bay | 1,080 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Erowal Bay | 652 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Callala Bay | 2,234 | — | 4/10 | 70% |
| Sanctuary Point | 7,874 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2540 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Huskisson profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 40% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 735 people to 840. It sits about 139 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Huskisson vs Vincentia · Huskisson vs Callala Beach.
Nearby guides: Vincentia · Callala Beach · Old Erowal Bay · Erowal Bay · Callala Bay · Sanctuary Point.
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