NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Narrawallee, 2539
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Narrawallee wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,487
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,309
- Dwelling vacancy
- 37.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 357 of 944
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 46.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 43 / 14 / 12
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 113
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 65
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault75
- Fraud69
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment89
- Malicious Damage To Property84
- Trespass59
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Leo Dr At Amaroo Dr
- Leo Dr At Macleay St
- Normandy St After Macleay St
- Normandy St After Matron Porter Dr
- Normandy St At Barclay St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
233 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36A MACLEAY STREET NARRAWALLEE 2539Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool25 SUNGROVE LANE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 BOOTH AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation9 BLAKE PLACE NARRAWALLEE 2539Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia31 ROSS AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 CARINYA CRESCENT NARRAWALLEE 2539Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)7 SAGITTARIUS WAY NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation9 BLAKE PLACE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport26 ROSS AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 SURFERS AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure112 LEO DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Subdivision15 SEASCAPE CLOSE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool19 MATRON PORTER DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 LEO DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 ARIES PLACE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation136 MATRON PORTER DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 LEO DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation97 MATRON PORTER DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 SEASCAPE CLOSE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure136 SEASPRAY STREET NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 CARINYA CRESCENT NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 VICTOR AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 LEO DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 SURFERS AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah22 VIRGO PLACE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 VIRGO PLACE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development35 BANGALOW STREET NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)26 BANGALOW STREET NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A VICTOR AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Subdivision39 Carinya Cr NARRAWALLEE - Lot 712 DP 1268919Under Assessment
February 2025
- Subdivision25 GEMINI WAY NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 SEASCAPE CLOSE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool27 CARINYA CRESCENT NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 LEO DRIVE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)25 GEMINI WAY NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 CARINYA CRESCENT NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah42 GEMINI WAY NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 VIRGO PLACE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A VICTOR AVENUE NARRAWALLEE 2539Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 VICTOR AV NARRAWALLEE - LOT 391 DP 218610Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Leo Dr at Amaroo DrBus stop
- Leo Dr at Blake PlBus stop
- Leo Dr at Macleay StBus stop
- Leo Dr before Scorpio DrBus stop
- Leo Dr before Virgo PlBus stop
- Matron Porter Dr opp Mudges AvBus stop
- Milton Porter Dr opp Milton Pony ClubBus stop
- Normandy St at Barclay StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Garrad ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 29.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5484th in Australia
- State rank
- 1731st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #102 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #174 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Leo Dr at Amaroo Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Leo Dr at Blake Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Leo Dr at Macleay Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Leo Dr before Scorpio Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Leo Dr before Virgo Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Matron Porter Dr opp Mudges Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Milton Porter Dr opp Milton Pony Clubamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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