Milton
NSW 2538 • Rest of NSW
About Milton
Milton is a charming historic village in the Shoalhaven local government area on the NSW South Coast, situated approximately 6 kilometres north-west of Ulladulla and 222 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The village was established in 1860 and sits on the Princes Highway at an elevation of 76 metres, offering a cooler, elevated character compared to the nearby coastal suburb of Mollymook Beach. The 2021 census recorded a population of 1,801, reflecting a community of permanent residents complemented by visitors drawn to the village's well-preserved heritage streetscape and artisan economy. Milton is known for its collection of boutique shops, galleries, cafes and heritage-listed buildings that line the main street.
Milton offers a relaxed, creative lifestyle that has made it one of the South Coast's most popular destination villages, attracting artists, retirees, weekenders and food lovers from Sydney and Canberra. The weekly Milton Ulladulla Farmers' Market and regular artisan events draw visitors to the village's vibrant community culture. Mollymook Beach and Ulladulla's harbour are just 6 kilometres to the south-east, providing easy coastal access. Sydney is approximately 2.5 hours by car via the Princes Highway or the Hume Highway/Kings Highway combination, and the Shoalhaven regional centre of Nowra is 59 kilometres to the north.
Milton falls under postcode 2538 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Milton 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.
Housing 2021 Census
5 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Premier Motor Service / NSW TrainLink coach — Nowra / Sydney / Canberra ~1 hr to Nowra, ~3 hrs to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station in the Milton–Ulladulla area. The nearest rail is at Bomaderry/Nowra (59 km north). Canberra is approximately 2 hours to the south-west via Kings Highway, making it an alternative urban connection for some residents.
Milton's compact village centre is very walkable — the main street with shops, cafes and services is easily accessible on foot. However, surrounding rural residential areas require a car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Milton Public School ICSEA 10244455 1504 Thomas St
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17 Croobyar Road
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100 Corks Lane
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Milton. 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)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 105
- 2. New Zealand 25
- 3. Scotland 11
- 4. Germany 10
- 5. United States 7
- 6. Wales 7
- 7. Ireland 6
- 8. Greece 5
- 9. India 5
- 10. Malta 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)