NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Terara, NSW, 2540
Desirability index
#326 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Terara is a small locality in the Shoalhaven area, home to around 305 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,051 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 6724.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $571 (flats $465, houses $600), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $825
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 161
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 36.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 0 / 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
- 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
- 6,724.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.4th (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
- 1,009
- Terara 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
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- 73 Millbank Rd
- Millbank Rd After South St
- South St At Holme St
- South St Opp Holme St
- Terara Public School, Millbank Rd
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).
24 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
April 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure135 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureMILLBANK ROAD TERARA LOT 3 DP 420653Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 HOLME STREET TERARA 2540Determined
February 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure330 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure180 SOUTH STREET TERARA 2540Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park17 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Additional Information Requested
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure139 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure420 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
January 2025
- Function centre; Hours of operation and trading111 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
2024· 1 proposal
August 2024
- Function centre; Hours of operation and trading174 MILLBANK ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 NOBBLERS LANE TERARA 2540Determined
October 2023
- Subdivision; Crop or fodder production; Dairy (pasture-based)TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure344 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
August 2023
- Demolition; Other135 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development151 SOUTH STREET TERARA 2540Determined
March 2023
- Other77 MILLBANK ROAD TERARA 2540Withdrawn
2022· 4 proposals
August 2022
- Other2 WEST BERRY STREET TERARA 2540Determined
June 2022
- Subdivision of land; Other92 MILLBANK ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development27A MILLBANK ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling151 SOUTH STREET TERARA 2540Determined
2021· 4 proposals
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Other77 MILLBANK ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
May 2021
- OtherTERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing55 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
February 2021
- Other330 COMERONG ISLAND ROAD TERARA 2540Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Terara Public School, Millbank RdBus stop
- Picnic Table (2)
- Public toilets
- Shower
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 29.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #326 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
- 73 Millbank Rdtransport
- Millbank Rd After South Sttransport
- South St At Holme Sttransport
- South St Opp Holme Sttransport
- Terara Public School, Millbank Rdtransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning151 SOUTH STREET TERARA 2540Lodged 17 Jul 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning27A MILLBANK ROAD TERARA 2540Lodged 24 May 2022 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan parkplanning17 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Lodged 09 Jan 2026 · Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Otherplanning135 TERARA ROAD TERARA 2540Lodged 21 Aug 2023 · Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structureplanning180 SOUTH STREET TERARA 2540Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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