NSW · Shoalhaven Council

Conjola Park, 2539

Est. population · Jun 2025

304

Growth (1 yr)

+1.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.4%

Median age

51

Median income

$1,181/wk

Employment rate

49.8%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$1,150,000

Languages at home

3.2%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

22.6/100
Below average

2080th in NSW

Verified 81% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Conjola Park is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Shoalhaven Council, Conjola Park keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Conjola Park snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.15M

+24% change

Median rent

$600/wk

Houses $600 · Units $440

Population (ERP)

304

+1.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

32.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#567

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

23rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

75th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
22.6/100 — Below average
National rank
6530th in Australia
State rank
2080th in NSW
Peer rank
#567 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#1003 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

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 house price (October to December 2025)
$1,150,000
Median price change
+24%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

304(June 2025)

+1.3% annual · +7.4% over 5 years · 75th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.3%
5-year growth
+7.4%
Change in 1 year
+4
Change in 5 years
+21
Growth rank in NSW
75th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
298
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,181
Dwelling vacancy
32.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
57 of 173
Median monthly mortgage
$1,591
Employment rate
49.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
115 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
13
Against the person
4
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 74 residents
State safety percentile
23.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.6%

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 statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

24 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 33 Lake Conjola Entrance Rd
  • Havilland St Opp Stewart St
  • Havilland St Opp Stewart St
  • Kurrajong Cres At Coolibah Av
  • Windemere Dr Opp Wheatley Pl

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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Well connected by public transport24 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Milton Ulladulla Hospital (5.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
5
Participants per 1,000 residents
16.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 13°
Rainfall
210 mm · ~26 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
222 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 2°
Rainfall
181 mm · ~23 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
205 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 4 proposals
  • May 2026

  • Subdivision
    4 ESME STREET CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    4 ESME STREET CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    5 BOWNESS CLOSE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    36 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
2025· 6 proposals
  • October 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    243 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2 CAMERON STREET CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 COOLIBAH AVENUE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    67 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    78 LAKESIDE DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    73 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
2024· 6 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    100 LAKESIDE DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • June 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    10 ESME STREET CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • April 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    13 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    100 LAKESIDE DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    18 COOLIBAH AVENUE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Shed; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    47B LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
2023· 20 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    67 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 COOLIBAH AVENUE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    2 HODDLE CLOSE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    42 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    19 WINDEMERE DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • October 2023

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    6 SANDRA STREET CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • September 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 WHEATLEY PLACE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Retaining walls, protection of trees
    71 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Withdrawn
  • August 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    33 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Shed
    17 Kurrajong Crescent Conjola Park 2539Determined
  • July 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    42 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • June 2023

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    1 STEWART STREET CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling
    112 LAKESIDE DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Withdrawn
  • May 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    14 THE QUARTERDECK CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling
    70 LAKESIDE DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land; Retaining walls, protection of trees
    13 COOLIBAH AVENUE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • April 2023

  • Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    5 THE QUARTERDECK CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • March 2023

  • Dwelling
    67 LAKE CONJOLA ENTRANCE ROAD CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • January 2023

  • Dwelling
    2 HODDLE CLOSE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • Dwelling
    11 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
2022· 4 proposals
  • November 2022

  • Dwelling
    8 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • October 2022

  • Dwelling
    13 VALLEY DRIVE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • September 2022

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    6 BOWNESS CLOSE CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined
  • August 2022

  • Dwelling
    16 KURRAJONG CRESCENT CONJOLA PARK 2539Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Gilmore
Member of Parliament
Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
128,995
Turnout (2025)
92.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.0 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.1 km away).

Coalition 40.7%Labor 59.3%

4.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Lake ConjolaLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • MiltonLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
  • ManyanaLabor 67.6% · Coalition 32.4% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
  • NarrawalleeLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
  • UlladullaLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)10.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Shoalhaven Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.