Falls Creek NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Falls Creek is a small community in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 939, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $78K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Falls Creek is $1.4 million, having surged 12.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,199.

Falls Creek is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 921, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 40 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Falls Creek offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.4M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 17.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +12.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability17.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+12.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
12.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
939
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,508
Personal Income /wk$647
Mortgage /mth$2,199
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops40
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA921
Total Students59
Government1
Falls Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 921
Data: 2025