NSW · Shoalhaven Council
St Georges Basin, 2540
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
St Georges Basin is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Shoalhaven, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- 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)
- 109 / 114 / 27
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)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $571
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
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)
- 137
- Against the person
- 50
- Against property
- 55
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 64 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
202 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support96 ISLAND POINT ROAD ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Under Assessment
- 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 2540Under Assessment
- 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 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 LORALYN AVENUE ST GEORGES BASIN 2540Additional Information Requested
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Doctordoctor
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 41.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 48% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3285th in Australia
- State rank
- 1030th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #123 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #314 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime135
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime283
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime146
- Hewitt Av Before Ball Cltransport
- Island Point Rd After Tasman Rdtransport
- Island Point Rd Before Tasman Rdtransport
- The Wool Lane After Anson Sttransport
- Waterpark Rd At Clarendon Crestransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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