NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577
Desirability index
#131 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kangaroo Valley is a small locality in the Shoalhaven area, home to around 856 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 696 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 813.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 856
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,578
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 139 of 470
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 18 / 0
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 90
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 696
- Against the person
- 193
- Against property
- 247
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 813.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions63
- Fraud72
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment73
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences41
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,073
- Kangaroo Valley Public SchoolPrimary
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
88 public transport stops in this suburb
- Church Of The Good Sheperd, Moss Vale Rd
- Moss Vale Rd After Jenanter Dr
- Moss Vale Rd At Nugents Creek Rd
- Moss Vale Rd Before Bendeela Rd
- Moss Vale Rd Opp Mount Scanzi Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMoss Vale Road, Hampden Bridge31 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
204 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure189 JARRETTS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision244 JARRETTS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Retail PremiseMoss Vale Rd KANGAROO VALLEY - Lot 1 DP 556831Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home12 BROOKS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure115C JARRETTS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 PALISADE COURT KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1361 KANGAROO VALLEY ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool115C JARRETTS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 MARDEN LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65A GLENMURRAY ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure71 NUGENTS CREEK ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation391 Kangaroo ValleyRd BERRYMOUNTAIN- Lot4DP1279417Determined
November 2025
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 MOUNT SCANZI ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool70 GLENMURRAY ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5B MURRAY STREET KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure179 CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationBendeela Rd, KANGAROO VALLEY - Lot 1 DP 258367Withdrawn
- Subdivision24 MOUNT SCANZI ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home12 BROOKS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureMOUNT SCANZI ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 PALISADE COURT KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1B RENDGA CLOSE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool94 JACKS CORNER ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Subdivision104 MOSS VALE ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1731 MOSS VALE ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Additional Information Requested
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1361 KANGAROO VALLEY ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation65A GLENMURRAY ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure234A JARRETTS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure179 MOSS VALE ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 BROOKS LANE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11A NUGENTS CREEK ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Camping ground159 Moss Vale Road KANGAROO VALLEY Lot 4 DP 11616Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5B MURRAY STREET KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure205 TALLOWA DAM ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationTALLOWA DAM ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Camping ground30 TALLOWA DAM ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 PALISADE COURT KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
2024· 21 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; School369 JACKS CORNER ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 JENANTER DRIVE KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation573 JACKS CORNER ROAD KANGAROO VALLEY 2577Withdrawn
2023· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 38 proposals
38 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 72 proposals
72 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 6 proposals
6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Drinking water (9)
- Sanitary Dump Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hampton Bridge ParkPark
- Riverside 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
- Kangaroo Valley Medical CentreBroughton Streetdoctor
- Kangaroo Valley PharmacyMoss Vale Roadpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Hampden BridgeMoss Vale Road, Kangaroo ValleySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 71.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #131 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Church Of The Good Sheperd, Moss Vale Rdtransport
- Moss Vale Rd After Jenanter Drtransport
- Moss Vale Rd At Nugents Creek Rdtransport
- Moss Vale Rd Before Bendeela Rdtransport
- Moss Vale Rd Opp Mount Scanzi Rdtransport
- Hampden BridgeheritageMoss Vale Road, Kangaroo ValleySHR
- Kangaroo Valley Medical CentrehealthBroughton Streetdoctor
- Kangaroo Valley PharmacyhealthMoss Vale Roadpharmacy
- Hampton Bridge Parkgovernmentpark
- Riverside Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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