Bolong NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Bolong is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 94, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $85K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Bolong is $1.2 million, having surged 34.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,055.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bolong offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 14.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +34.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability14.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+34.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education8/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
34.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$335
POPULATION
94
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,625
Personal Income /wk$606
Mortgage /mth$3,055
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2025