Median house price
$866k
+1.9% change
NSW · Shoalhaven Council
St Georges Basin, 2540
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,246
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
53
Median income
$1,113/wk
Employment rate
41.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$866,000
Languages at home
4.1%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
St Georges Basin is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Shoalhaven Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
St Georges Basin snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$571/wk
Houses $600 · Units $465
Population (ERP)
3,246
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.6%
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
#117
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
20th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
- 42.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 49% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3408th in Australia
- State rank
- 1043rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #117 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #286 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $571
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $866,000
- Median price change
- +1.9%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,246(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 48th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +15
- Change in 5 years
- +68
- Growth rank in NSW
- 48th 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 (~3,450), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,215
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,113
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 295 of 1,585
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,690
- Employment rate
- 41.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,105 / 114 / 27 (+ 32 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 132
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 53
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 67 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order135
- Domestic Violence Related Assault174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment283
- Malicious Damage To Property261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault146
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
85 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hewitt Av Before Ball Cl
- Island Point Rd After Tasman Rd
- Island Point Rd Before Tasman Rd
- The Wool Lane After Anson St
- Waterpark Rd At Clarendon Cres
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
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 85 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
- 2.18
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Park
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Grasstree ReservePark
- Kingfisher ReservePark
- Tasman ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Nowra Private Hospital (24.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- DoctorDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 102
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 24° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 301 mm · ~38 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 396 mm · ~50 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 292 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 274 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 19 proposals
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure187 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development38 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support96 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationANSON STREET ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development315C ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 BRUCE STREET ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
- Subdivision13 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential AccommodationCAPE CRESCENT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Withdrawn
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision69 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Subdivision; Residential Accommodation187 Island Pt Rd ST GEORGES BASIN-Lot 1 DP 1321452Under Assessment
- Temporary building, structure or use; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development23 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Deferred Commencement
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 ST GEORGES ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation23 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Deferred Commencement
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 COLLETT PLACE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 ST GEORGES ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)13 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)69 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation106/35 TheBasinRoad StGeorges Basin Lot106DP270575Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Seniors housing; Erection of a new structure87 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Boat launching ramp9 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 THE BASIN ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool55 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 ST GEORGES ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 YUROKA CRESCENT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure51 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah222 THE WOOL ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
June 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Seniors housing; Erection of a new structure87 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)50 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation35 WATERPARK ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Subdivision50 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 PANORAMA ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)75 PATRINA CIRCUIT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 NULLA PLACE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
- SubdivisionAnson Street ST GEORGES BASIN - Lot 1 DP 1082382Additional Information Requested
- SubdivisionAnson Street ST GEORGES BASIN - Lot 1 DP 1082382Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool34 TURVEY CRESCENT ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Determined
April 2025
- 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 Australia; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation110 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Operational consent issued
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · 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 10.3 km away).
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- St Georges BasinLabor 58.1% · Coalition 41.9% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Basin ViewLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Sanctuary PointLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Erowal BayLabor 57.0% · Coalition 43.0% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- Sussex InletLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)6.2 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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.