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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Shoalhaven, NSW

137 suburbs in Shoalhaven council area · Population ~111,755 · 54,518 dwellings · 4,567 km²

Shoalhaven Council Average R-Score 77 / 100 — top suburb in Shoalhaven scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Shoalhaven100

Highest R-Score out of 137 suburbs in Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven council average77

Across 89 scored suburbs in Shoalhaven

Suburb medians in Shoalhaven range from $330,000 to $6,500,000.

3-year population movement: +1.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.6% of stock (~869 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $780M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (13%), Accommodation and Food Services (10%), Public Administration and Safety (10%).

Typical suburb median price$1,185,000

Across 137 suburbs in Shoalhaven (Sept 2026) · ~190 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3%

Median asking rent ~$680/wk · Vacancy 3.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Shoalhaven100/100

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Every suburb in the Shoalhaven council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Shoalhaven (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Shoalhaven

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Shoalhaven (New South Wales).

Is Shoalhaven (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Shoalhaven (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 77/100 across 137 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Shoalhaven, the typical suburb median price is $1,185,000, median weekly rent is $680/wk, gross rental yield is 3%, and vacancy sits at 3.3%.

Which suburbs in Shoalhaven have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Shoalhaven (NSW) are Falls Creek (100/100, median $1,450,000), Wandandian (100/100, median $540,000), Erowal Bay (98/100, median $949,000), Wrights Beach (95/100, median $1,987,500), Brogers Creek (92/100, median $2,400,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Shoalhaven?

Across Shoalhaven (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,185,000, median asking rent is $680/wk, and median gross yield is 3%, with homes averaging 190 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Shoalhaven include Wandandian (9.5%), Falls Creek (7%), Erowal Bay (4.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Shoalhaven council area?

Shoalhaven is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 111,755, approximately 54,518 dwellings, covering 4,567 sq km.

What are the best streets in Shoalhaven (NSW)?

Every street across all 137 suburbs in Shoalhaven is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.