Moving to Narrawallee NSW 2539
What the official numbers say about living in Narrawallee — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,309 a week.
About 80% of homes are owner-occupied and 20% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Narrawallee grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,279 → 1,487 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Spanish, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Narrawallee sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 41.8 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 174 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 2 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Narrawallee profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Budawang School 2.6 km · Milton Public School 2.8 km · Budawang School 4.1 km · Ulladulla Public School 4.7 km
Groceries: Mollymook fresh supermarket 1.4 km · Milton IGA + Liquor 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Mollymook Beach Reserve 2.7 km · Milton Memorial Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Narrawallee, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Crimson Rosella · Little Wattlebird · Silver Gull · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Narrawallee, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrawallee here | 1,487 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
| Mollymook Beach | 2,531 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
| Mollymook | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Milton | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Lake Conjola | 687 | — | 3/10 | 85% |
| Manyana | 670 | — | 4/10 | 61% |
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 Narrawallee profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 20% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,279 people to 1,487. It sits about 174 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: Narrawallee vs Mollymook Beach · Narrawallee vs Mollymook.
Nearby guides: Mollymook Beach · Mollymook · Milton · Ulladulla · Lake Conjola · Manyana.
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