Moving to Milton NSW 2538
What the official numbers say about living in Milton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $383 a week, against a median household income of $1,325 a week.
About 80% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Milton grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,450 → 1,801 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, German, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Milton scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 21% work from home.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 43 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 176 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Milton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Budawang School 400 m · Milton Public School 650 m · Budawang School 4.5 km · Ulladulla Public School 4.9 km
Groceries: Milton IGA + Liquor 350 m
Parks and reserves: Milton Memorial Park 600 m · Mick Ryan Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Milton, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Crimson Rosella · Australian Magpie · White-faced Heron · Little Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Milton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton here | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Narrawallee | 1,487 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
| Mollymook Beach | 2,531 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
| Mollymook | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Burrill Lake | 1,782 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| Lake Conjola | 687 | — | 3/10 | 85% |
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 2538 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Milton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $383 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,450 people to 1,801. It sits about 176 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: Milton vs Narrawallee · Milton vs Mollymook Beach.
Nearby guides: Narrawallee · Mollymook Beach · Mollymook · Ulladulla · Burrill Lake · Lake Conjola.
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