NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Sussex Inlet, NSW, 2540
Desirability index
#291 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Sussex Inlet is a smaller suburban community in the Shoalhaven area, home to around 3,888 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,051 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 527.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $571 (flats $465, houses $600), 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, 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
- 3,888
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $887
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 801 of 2,545
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,511
- Employment rate
- 32.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 117 / 133 / 17
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.
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)
- 2,051
- Against the person
- 744
- Against property
- 826
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 527.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -5.3%
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
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
- 956
- Sussex Inlet 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
204 public transport stops in this suburb
- Glanville Rd At Lakehaven Dr
- Iverison Rd At Christine St
- River Rd Opp Ray St
- Sussex Inlet Rd After Old Berrara Rd
- Sussex Inlet Rd Opp Jacobs Dr
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
372 planning-related records
2026· 26 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)30 SEABERRY STREET SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Market175 JACOBS DRIVE SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 PEBBLE BEACH PARADE SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 PEBBLE BEACH PARADE SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure646 SUSSEX INLET ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure614 SUSSEX INLET ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; JettyCORMORANT AVENUE SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56 BIRKDALE CIRCUIT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport8 IBIS PLACE SUSSEX INLET 2540Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureBirkdale Cct, SUSSEX INLET - Lot 1006 DP 1247845Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool161 RIVER ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
March 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Classified road7 Villagewood Drive, Sussex Inlet - 1000/1247845Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure96 BIRKDALE CIRCUIT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation860 SUSSEX INLET ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support88 BIRKDALE CIRCUIT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 PEBBLE BEACH PARADE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 PEBBLE BEACH PARADE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 VILLAGEWOOD DRIVE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 PEBBLE BEACH PARADE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureWANDRA ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation98 BIRKDALE CIRCUIT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child careKingsbarns Lane SUSSEX INLET - Lot 262 DP 1276796Under Assessment
January 2026
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading183 JACOBS DRIVE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation107 SUNCREST AVENUE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation86 BIRKDALE CIRCUIT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 BIRKDALE CIRCUIT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
2025· 36 proposals
December 2025
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 Iverison Rd, SUSSEX INLET - Lot 1 DP 552937Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home574 SUSSEX INLET ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club200 Jacobs Drive Sussex Inlet 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationPeacehaven Way Sussex Inlet - Lot 303 DP 1224103Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 SUNNINGDALE AVENUE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
November 2025
- SubdivisionSuncrest Av SUSSEX INLET - Lot 192 DP 245378Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 MATILDA AVENUE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; 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; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures861 SUSSEX INLET ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 OCEAN VIEW ROAD SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 LAGOON CRESCENT SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision21 Lakeshore Pde SUSSEX INLET - Lot 230 DP 253235Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station1 JACOBS DRIVE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 TEAL PLACE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)14 PLOVER CLOSE SUSSEX INLET 2540Determined
2024· 49 proposals
49 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 59 proposals
59 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 99 proposals
99 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 98 proposals
98 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 5 proposals
5 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
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 652 Sussex Inlet RdBus stop
- 776 Sussex Inlet RdBus stop
- 860 Sussex Inlet RdBus stop
- 861 Sussex Inlet RdBus stop
- Golf Club Rd Sussex Inlet RdBus stop
- Golf Driving Range Sussex Inlet RdBus stop
- Sussex Inlet Rd at Mokau RdBus stop
- Parking (2)
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ellmoos ReservePark
- Jack Finkernagel ReservePark
- Jacob Drive ReservePark
- Jim Cater ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Laverty Pathologysample_collection
- Sussex DoctorsJacobs Drivedoctor
- Sussex Inlet Pharmacypharmacy
- Sussex Inlet PhysiotherapyJacobs Drivephysiotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 36.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #291 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
- Glanville Rd At Lakehaven Drtransport
- Iverison Rd At Christine Sttransport
- River Rd Opp Ray Sttransport
- Sussex Inlet Rd After Old Berrara Rdtransport
- Sussex Inlet Rd Opp Jacobs Drtransport
- Laverty Pathologyhealthsample_collection
- Sussex DoctorshealthJacobs Drivedoctor
- Sussex Inlet Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- Sussex Inlet PhysiotherapyhealthJacobs Drivephysiotherapist
- Ellmoos Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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