Basin View NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Basin View is a small community in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 1,583, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Basin View is $435,000, having dropped significantly 46.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $790,000. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,532.

Basin View is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 959, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 26 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Basin View offers a gross rental yield of 7.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($435K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -46.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.2% High Yield
Price vs State$435K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.7x Moderate
Price Momentum-46.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$435K
-46.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$790K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
1,583
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,244
Personal Income /wk$620
Mortgage /mth$1,532
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops26
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA959
Total Students365
Government1
St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 959
Data: 2026