Moving to Mollymook NSW 2539
What the official numbers say about living in Mollymook — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $375 a week, against a median household income of $1,346 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 20% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mollymook grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,184 → 1,195 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: Filipino, Italian, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mollymook scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 21% work from home.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 44.8 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 177 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 5 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Mollymook profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Budawang School 1.1 km · Ulladulla Public School 1.7 km · Ulladulla High School 2.1 km · Budawang School 3.1 km · Milton Public School 4.1 km
Groceries: Coles 2 km · Mollymook fresh supermarket 2.1 km · ALDI 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Mollymook Beach Reserve 600 m · Edith Twynam Reserve 850 m · Ulladulla Rotary Park 1.7 km · Apex Park 1.8 km · North Head Reserve 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mollymook, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Little Wattlebird · Silver Gull · Crimson Rosella · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mollymook, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollymook here | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Mollymook Beach | 2,531 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Narrawallee | 1,487 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
| Milton | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| 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 2539 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mollymook profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $375 a week, and about 20% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,184 people to 1,195. It sits about 177 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 vs Mollymook Beach · Mollymook vs Narrawallee.
Nearby guides: Mollymook Beach · Ulladulla · Narrawallee · Milton · Burrill Lake · Lake Conjola.
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