NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Ulladulla, 2539
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Ulladulla is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. The coast is the anchor, with regional towns nearby for markets, dining and weekend exploring. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while community and employment and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 7,262
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,007
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 455 of 3,503
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,579
- Employment rate
- 43.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 244 / 333 / 69
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)
- 316
- Against the person
- 100
- Against property
- 125
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.3%
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 985.5
- Ulladulla High SchoolSecondary
- Ulladulla Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
123 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy After Deering St
- Princes Hwy After Wason St
- Princes Hwy After Wason St
- Princes Hwy Opp Wason St
- Princes Hwy Opp Wason 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).
361 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia15 BUDAWANG DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool53 PARSON STREET ULLADULLA 2539Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 RED GUM DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)54 NURRAWALLEE STREET ULLADULLA 2539Under Assessment
April 2026
- Subdivision93 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Sewage reticulation system16 WOODGROVE DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Storage premises; Self storage units241 PRINCES HIGHWAY ULLADULLA 2539Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 PITMAN AVENUE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Subdivision263 PRINCES HIGHWAY ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure83 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 PARSON STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia127 PRINCES HIGHWAY ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structureCHURCH STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 FRANGIPANI AVENUE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure29 BRILL CRESCENT ULLADULLA 2539Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)80 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Additional Information Requested
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry; Light industry8 BLACKBURN ROAD ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)53 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)93 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 DEERING STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 SOUTH PACIFIC CRESCENT ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 LOMANDRA PLACE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Residential Accommodation27 PARSON STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Entertainment associated with existing premises; Temporary structure157 WARDEN STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structureCHURCH STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 WOORREE PLACE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 SOUTH PACIFIC CRESCENT ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)100 ST VINCENT STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 PARSON STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Kiosk; Plant nursery157 WARDEN STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 CASSIA PLACE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision5 CASHMAN ROAD ULLADULLA 2539Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development65 DEERING STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 JUBILEE AVENUE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 CONJOLA STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Hardware and building supply189 PRINCES HIGHWAY ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Subdivision49 KANUKA DRIVE ULLADULLA 2539Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 SOUTH PACIFIC CRESCENT ULLADULLA 2539Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 OWENS STREET ULLADULLA 2539Determined
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
120 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Funland UlladullaAmusement Arcade
92 Princes Highway, Ulladulla
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Hayden's PiesBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- St.GeorgeBank
- WestpacBank
- Bench
- BikepowerBicycle
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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- North Head ReservePark
- South Pacific Heathland ReserveNature reserve
- Ulladulla Rotary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Pharmacypharmacy
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 57.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1149th in Australia
- State rank
- 371st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #11 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #44 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- All Mechanical Repairsamenitiescar_repair
- All RVamenitiescaravan
- Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
- Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Best & Lessamenitiesclothes
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bikepoweramenitiesbicycle
- Booree St Pies and Cakesamenitiescafe
- Bottlemartamenitiesalcohol
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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