Moving to Mollymook Beach NSW 2539
What the official numbers say about living in Mollymook Beach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,247 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Mollymook Beach grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,062 → 2,531 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Italian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mollymook Beach scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 43.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 176 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Mollymook Beach profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Budawang School 2.6 km · Budawang School 2.8 km · Ulladulla Public School 3.3 km · Milton Public School 3.5 km · Ulladulla High School 3.6 km
Groceries: Mollymook fresh supermarket 550 m
Parks and reserves: Mollymook Beach Reserve 1.2 km · Edith Twynam Reserve 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mollymook Beach, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Little Wattlebird · Crimson Rosella · Silver Gull · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mollymook Beach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollymook Beach here | 2,531 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
| Narrawallee | 1,487 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
| Mollymook | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Milton | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Lake Conjola | 687 | — | 3/10 | 85% |
| Burrill Lake | 1,782 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
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 2539 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mollymook Beach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,062 people to 2,531. 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: Mollymook Beach vs Narrawallee · Mollymook Beach vs Mollymook.
Nearby guides: Narrawallee · Mollymook · Ulladulla · Milton · Lake Conjola · Burrill Lake.
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