Moving to Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577
What the official numbers say about living in Kangaroo Valley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,578 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kangaroo Valley grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (844 → 856 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, French, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kangaroo Valley sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (55% of workers), while 32% work from home.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 22.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 116 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants · 2 parks — see them all on the Kangaroo Valley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kangaroo Valley Public School 1.5 km
Parks and reserves: Riverside Park 1.4 km · Hampton Bridge Park 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kangaroo Valley, most often seen first: Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck · Australian Raven · Pacific Black Duck · Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kangaroo Valley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo Valley here | 856 | — | 9/10 | 44% |
| North Nowra | 5,856 | — | 4/10 | 49% |
| Bomaderry | 6,738 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| West Nowra | 1,504 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Nowra | 9,956 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Robertson | 2,017 | — | 8/10 | 36% |
| Berry | 3,098 | — | 9/10 | 30% |
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 2577 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Kangaroo Valley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 844 people to 856. It sits about 116 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: North Nowra · Bomaderry · West Nowra · Nowra · Robertson · Berry.
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