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Watersleigh

NSW 2540 • New South Wales

40
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.72 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableCoastal
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About Watersleigh

Watersleigh is a small rural locality in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, situated within postcode 2540 which covers the Nowra–Bomaderry area and its surrounding hinterland. Located at approximately -34.86°S, 150.52°E, Watersleigh lies inland from the NSW South Coast, in a green and hilly landscape shaped by the Shoalhaven River catchment. It is a quiet, low-density locality a short drive from the regional centre of Nowra.

The Shoalhaven hinterland around Watersleigh is prized for its lush dairy farming country, hobby farms, and proximity to both the coast and national parks. Nowra provides the full range of urban services including Stockland Shopping Centre, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, schools, and public transport links. The South Coast Rail line running through Bomaderry connects the region to Sydney, making the broader Nowra–Shoalhaven area increasingly attractive to tree-changers and commuters seeking coastal-adjacent country living.

Watersleigh falls under postcode 2540 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 Unclassified (OT) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Unclassified (OT)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 150.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.72 km²
Population Density
15 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2540

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2540, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,687
Median 2023–24
$51,296
▲ 23.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,661

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2540; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bomaderry Station
15 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Shoalhaven Bus Lines — Nowra 20–30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Approx. 2 hr 45 min from Bomaderry via South Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Via Princes Highway (A1) or Hume Highway with Nowra turnoff.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural setting with no walkable local services; vehicle required for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
40
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Watersleigh. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
223.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.6%
Motor vehicle theft
175.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.2%
Non-DV assault
461.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
245.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Shoalhaven →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Watersleigh NSW? +

Watersleigh is a rural locality in the Shoalhaven region of NSW, within the Nowra postcode 2540, approximately 160 km south of Sydney.

What is the nearest town to Watersleigh? +

Nowra is the nearest major service centre, offering supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and public transport connections to Sydney.

How far is Watersleigh from Sydney? +

Watersleigh is approximately 160 km south of Sydney. By car, the trip takes about 1 hr 45 min off-peak via the Princes Highway.

Is there a train near Watersleigh NSW? +

Bomaderry Station (South Coast Line) is the nearest train station, approximately 15 km from Watersleigh, with services to Sydney taking around 2 hr 45 min.

Is Watersleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Watersleigh is part of the Shoalhaven LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Watersleigh? +

Watersleigh had a population of 40 at the 2021 Census.