Coolangatta
NSW 2535 • New South Wales
About Coolangatta
Coolangatta is a small historic locality on the northern bank of the Shoalhaven River, within the Shoalhaven City Council area on the South Coast of New South Wales, approximately 150 kilometres south of Sydney CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 324 residents across 13.5 square kilometres, the locality is nestled at the foot of Mount Coolangatta and offers picturesque views over the Shoalhaven River valley and surrounding rural farmland. The postcode median household income of around $42,067 reflects a modest rural community.
Coolangatta is best known for the historic Coolangatta Estate — one of Australia's oldest colonial land grants, now operating as a celebrated winery, heritage accommodation, and wedding and events venue on the banks of the Shoalhaven River. The estate's convict-era buildings and manicured grounds draw visitors from Sydney and the broader South Coast region. The locality's rural character is complemented by proximity to Shoalhaven Heads and Seven Mile Beach (~15 kilometres), offering coastal access without losing the tranquil river valley atmosphere that defines this corner of the South Coast.
Coolangatta falls under postcode 2535 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the Kiama electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Coolangatta for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2535
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2535, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2535; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited NSW TrainLink / local coach connections — Nowra / Bomaderry Approx. 30 min (infrequent)
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) via Nowra is the main route; car is essential for daily life
Coolangatta is a rural estate locality with no walkable shops or services — a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Berry Public School ICSEA 10674464 1158 Victoria St
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Shoalhaven Heads Public School ICSEA 10214448 7174 47 Ravenscliffe Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Coolangatta. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)